Senior Associate, Client Experience — Media Strategy

Weber Shandwick; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in Washington, D.C. is seeking a curious, creative Senior Associate to join our Corporate and Public Affairs team on a hybrid schedule.

You will execute communications, reputation management, and earned media strategies for high-profile corporate, advocacy, and public sector clients at the intersection of business, policy, media, and culture. You will drive projects from ideation to execution, developing a deep understanding of clients’ objectives and headwinds, while

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Weber Shandwick in Washington, D.C. is seeking a curious, creative Senior Associate to join our Corporate and Public Affairs team on a hybrid schedule.

You will execute communications, reputation management, and earned media strategies for high-profile corporate, advocacy, and public sector clients at the intersection of business, policy, media, and culture. You will drive projects from ideation to execution, developing a deep understanding of clients’ objectives and headwinds, while