Senior Associate, Client Experience

WSA IPG DXTRA, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in Washington, DC is seeking a curious, creative Senior Associate to join our corporate and public affairs team. You will execute communications, reputation management, and earned media strategies for high‑profile corporate, advocacy, and public sector clients.

Based in our DC office on a hybrid schedule, you will drive projects from ideation to execution, tailor messaging to diverse audiences, monitor media landscapes, develop briefs and pitches, and collaborate with account

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, public relations or public affairs (agency or Capitol Hill experience a strong plus).
• A strong understanding of the media landscape, particularly within the Beltway and national media.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex policy or corporate issues into clear, compelling narratives for various audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Draft high-quality, strategic written materials, including press releases, op-eds, messaging frameworks, executive briefing documents, and social media copy.
• Proactively monitor the media landscape, build and maintain targeted media lists, draft compelling pitches, and conduct outreach to reporters across business, policy, and trade publications.
• Conduct in-depth research and synthesize complex data into digestible insights regarding industry trends, legislative/regulatory developments, competitor activity, and media coverage to inform client strategy.
• Actively participate in team brainstorms, bringing fresh, culturally resonant ideas to the table to advance client priorities.
• Support account management by coordinating team and client meetings, developing status reports, and helping to manage and track deadlines.

Skills

Press writing

Media relations

Strategic communications

Editing

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who We Are:

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency working at the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers and content creators who engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and our people, embracing creativity and collaboration to build brands and reputations.

About the Role:

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, creative, and collaborative Senior Associate to join our team in Washington, D.C. This role is on our Corporate and Public Affairs team, part of Weber Advisory—a unit delivering trusted, agile C-suite counsel by blending communications expertise with cultural insights to accelerate stakeholder and organizational value. In this role, you will focus on executing communications, reputation management, and earned media strategies for high-profile corporate, advocacy, and public sector clients operating at the complex intersection of business, policy, media, and culture. You will be a vital engine for our account teams, driving projects forward from ideation to execution while developing a deep understanding of our clients' business objectives and headwinds they navigate. This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule.

About You:

You are detail-oriented and have a knack for organization, coupled with a deep interest in delivering an exceptional client experience. You are a fast learner and a proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Content Development: Draft high-quality, strategic written materials, including press releases, op-eds, messaging frameworks, executive briefing documents, and social media copy.
• Media Relations & Strategy: Proactively monitor the media landscape, build and maintain targeted media lists, draft compelling pitches, and conduct outreach to reporters across business, policy, and trade publications.
• Research & Intelligence: Conduct in-depth research and synthesize complex data into digestible insights regarding industry trends, legislative/regulatory developments, competitor activity, and media coverage to inform client strategy.
• Strategic Ideation: Actively participate in team brainstorms, bringing fresh, culturally resonant ideas to the table to advance client priorities.
• Client Experience & Account Support: Support account management by coordinating team and client meetings, developing status reports, and helping to manage and track deadlines.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, public relations or public affairs (agency or Capitol Hill experience a strong plus).
• A strong understanding of the media landscape, particularly within the Beltway and national media.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex policy or corporate issues into clear, compelling narratives for various audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Competencies:

• Policy & Cultural Acumen: A relentless drive to keep abreast of quickly evolving policy debates, legislative actions, and public square issues to anticipate risks and proactively identify engagement opportunities for our clients.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to synthesize research and data into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Detail-Oriented: A commitment to delivering clear, precise, and accurate work, from data entry to reviewing deliverables.
• Agility & Poise: A track record of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, integrated team environment.

59,000- 65,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance. Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together.

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