VP, Earned Media Strategy: Elevate Corporate Reputation

Weber Shandwick; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in Chicago seeks a Vice President of Earned Media to lead strategic earned media and integrated campaigns for corporate clients. You will develop compelling stories, pitch to high-impact media, and drive executive visibility while guiding cross-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding results.

The role focuses on corporate branding, reputation-building, and thought leadership, with a hands-on approach to strategy, client service, and media relations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in agency settings.
• Experience leading projects from start to finish with integrated teams.
• Proven ability to build executive visibility and thought leadership for corporate brands.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains excellent relationships with key corporate, business and trade media.
• Develops and executes earned and integrated media programs for clients.
• Leads development of strategies and media materials and mentors junior team members.
• Counsels clients and collaborates with leaders across client organizations.

Skills

Earned media strategy

Media relations

Team leadership

Storytelling

Job description

Weber Shandwick in Chicago seeks a Vice President of Earned Media to lead strategic earned media and integrated campaigns for corporate clients. You will develop compelling stories, pitch to high-impact media, and drive executive visibility while guiding cross-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding results.

The role focuses on corporate branding, reputation-building, and thought leadership, with a hands-on approach to strategy, client service, and media relations.