Weber Shandwick
Vice President, Client Experience
Weber Shandwick, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Vice President, Client Experience role at Weber Shandwick in San Francisco, joining the Weber Advisory team with a focus on Financial Communications and Capital Markets. What We Are Seeking
Senior-level practitioner who will focus mainly on financial communications and capital markets-driven work, but is also a well-rounded generalist able to contribute communications and/or investor relations expertise in support of transactional, reputational and broader corporate-level issues. You will contribute to a broad range of proactive and reactive financially-focused, issues-oriented and reputation management projects. You will help strategize, draft and execute new strategies, programs, campaigns and plans. You should be curious, resourceful and entrepreneurial. What You Will Be Doing
Support/lead a range of financial communications and special situations, including M&A, shareholder activism, defense against short-sellers, bankruptcies, initial public offerings, series financing, earnings support and other ongoing investor relations activities Create or help create, drive and execute communications plans, as well as investor and media engagements Execute frequent media outreach around financial events, including backgrounding reporters, error correcting and facilitating client media interviews, as appropriate Provide strategic counsel to clients Work with client partners such as legal counsel, buy-side, vendors, etc. Collaborate with other Weber Shandwick teams/offices on financial comms related assignments Keep client programs on schedule and ensure deadlines are met within budget parameters Support thought leadership activities that position Weber Advisory for capital markets and financial communications work Train and motivate junior team members and help create growth opportunities Contribute to Weber internal marketing activities that raise awareness of capital markets work Participate in new business development for the group and collaborate across practice areas for pitches Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field 8+ years of relevant financial communications, investor relations and/or special situations experience at a prior agency and/or company Proficient understanding of capital markets and issues affecting financial and reputational well-being of companies Skilled media relations strategist with tier-one and business media experience Thrives under pressure with the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment and maintain attention to detail Excellent judgment when working with clients, team members and vendors Clear, analytical and persuasive communication, both oral and written Detail-oriented and quality-focused Adept at problem solving and conflict resolution Capable of mobilizing and motivating account teams, anticipating needs and instilling confidence Preferred Qualifications
Experience with financial databases (Bloomberg, S&P Cap IQ, FactSet, Refinitiv) and media databases (Cision, Muck Rack) Familiar with latest digital trends in social media strategy, tools and analytics (including AI) Experience counseling clients/senior executives through financial events, issues and special situations Experience with reputation management and integrated communications programs Interest in supporting new business/cross-selling efforts Media and crisis training is a plus Benefits
Medical Dental Vision 401k (with employer match) Tuition Reimbursement Juice Money – $60 monthly wellness reimbursement MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules Short-Term Disability Paid Employee Family Leave Family Building Benefit Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000 Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We recruit qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website.
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Vice President, Client Experience role at Weber Shandwick in San Francisco, joining the Weber Advisory team with a focus on Financial Communications and Capital Markets. What We Are Seeking
Senior-level practitioner who will focus mainly on financial communications and capital markets-driven work, but is also a well-rounded generalist able to contribute communications and/or investor relations expertise in support of transactional, reputational and broader corporate-level issues. You will contribute to a broad range of proactive and reactive financially-focused, issues-oriented and reputation management projects. You will help strategize, draft and execute new strategies, programs, campaigns and plans. You should be curious, resourceful and entrepreneurial. What You Will Be Doing
Support/lead a range of financial communications and special situations, including M&A, shareholder activism, defense against short-sellers, bankruptcies, initial public offerings, series financing, earnings support and other ongoing investor relations activities Create or help create, drive and execute communications plans, as well as investor and media engagements Execute frequent media outreach around financial events, including backgrounding reporters, error correcting and facilitating client media interviews, as appropriate Provide strategic counsel to clients Work with client partners such as legal counsel, buy-side, vendors, etc. Collaborate with other Weber Shandwick teams/offices on financial comms related assignments Keep client programs on schedule and ensure deadlines are met within budget parameters Support thought leadership activities that position Weber Advisory for capital markets and financial communications work Train and motivate junior team members and help create growth opportunities Contribute to Weber internal marketing activities that raise awareness of capital markets work Participate in new business development for the group and collaborate across practice areas for pitches Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field 8+ years of relevant financial communications, investor relations and/or special situations experience at a prior agency and/or company Proficient understanding of capital markets and issues affecting financial and reputational well-being of companies Skilled media relations strategist with tier-one and business media experience Thrives under pressure with the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment and maintain attention to detail Excellent judgment when working with clients, team members and vendors Clear, analytical and persuasive communication, both oral and written Detail-oriented and quality-focused Adept at problem solving and conflict resolution Capable of mobilizing and motivating account teams, anticipating needs and instilling confidence Preferred Qualifications
Experience with financial databases (Bloomberg, S&P Cap IQ, FactSet, Refinitiv) and media databases (Cision, Muck Rack) Familiar with latest digital trends in social media strategy, tools and analytics (including AI) Experience counseling clients/senior executives through financial events, issues and special situations Experience with reputation management and integrated communications programs Interest in supporting new business/cross-selling efforts Media and crisis training is a plus Benefits
Medical Dental Vision 401k (with employer match) Tuition Reimbursement Juice Money – $60 monthly wellness reimbursement MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules Short-Term Disability Paid Employee Family Leave Family Building Benefit Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000 Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We recruit qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website.
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