Manager Media Relations Technology

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Manager, Media Relations, Technology','010707','United States-New York-New York','','!*!Weber Shandwick is looking for a Manager (Account Supervisor level) to join our Corporate Reputation team in New York.About Weber ShandwickWeber Shandwick is a leading global communications and engagement firm in 78 cities with a network extending to 129 cities around the world. The firm’s diverse team of strategists, analysts, producers, designers, developers and campaign activators has won the most prestigious awards in the world for innovative, creative approaches and impactful work. Weber Shandwick was the only public relations agency included on the Advertising Age Agency A-list in 2014 and 2015 and the only PR firm designated an A-List Agency Standout in 2017 and 2018. Weber Shandwick was honored as PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016 and 2017, The Holmes Report’s Global Agency of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017 and The Holmes Report’s Global Digital Agency of the Year in 2016. The firm deploys deep expertise across sectors and specialty areas, including consumer marketing, corporate reputation, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, employee engagement, social impact, financial communications and crisis management, using proprietary social, digital and analytics methodologies. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com.About the Opportunity We are looking for a star Manager candidate who will be working on a large tech client (recent global win). We are looking for someone who knows the media landscape and has a unique experience telling stories for corporate/consumer brands– both with multinationals and startups; and counseling clients on and executing integrated media relations strategy. What You Will Be DoingIntegrated Media Relations and Writing • Craft integrated media strategies for major campaigns and product launches• Brainstorm and pitch compelling ideas for media and influencer pitch efforts• Monitor media outlets for coverage of client news and competitor developments• Understand industry issues that directly and indirectly affect the client• Compose basic integrated media plans and contribute to plan development processes• Develop proposals, releases, customer profiles, newsroom blogs, bylined articles, supporting social content and other press materials• Proof and edit client related documents as needed• Creatively and proactively develop media programs• Take responsibility to execute media relations strategies• Manage and build relationships with media• Mine current news cycle for ad hoc media opportunities• Lead story mining sessions with senior clients• Mentor junior staffClient & Team Engagement• Communicate with clients on daily basis  • Provide basic client counsel• Serve as a key participant in client meetings and presentations• Conduct and manage the flow of research and work materials necessary to analyze client issues• Manage client and team resources and deliverables around major campaigns and product launches','!*!Basic Qualifications• 1-2 years’ management experience leading small groups and projects• 3-5 years’ experience in PR/communications role with expertise in writing, plan development, media relations strategy and execution, event management, speaking and awards submissions, social content, measurement, and monitoring • Bachelor's Degree• Strong experience with both large-scale and start-up business environments preferredWeber Shandwick is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits 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. ','Manager, Media Relations, Technology

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Weber Shandwick Worldwide
Website : http://www.webershandwick.com

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Weber Shandwick is one of the world's leading public relations and communications management firms. In 81 owned offices in 39 markets, and affiliates that expand our network to more than 119 offices in 72 markets, Weber Shandwick relies on a clear client focus, the finest talent in the industry, and a commitment to delivering outcomes - not just output - to produce memorable public relations programs with measurable results.