Who is Weber Shandwick? We create cultural value and help brands navigate the ever-changing age of earned: an age where consumers actively say no to advertising; an age where everyone is an influencer that can make or break your brand; an age where content can be turned into commercial opportunity. Our talented team builds brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world's leading brands and businesses e.g. HSBC, Unilever, eBay and IBM to name a few. We earn affection, attention, affinity, and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across energy, automotive, sports sponsorship, and entertainment & lifestyle. We are known for: Developing data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impact Creating impactful campaigns that tap into culture Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first yet deliver for paid and owned What's happening? Weber Shandwick is excited to be seeking a Senior Associate (Senior Account Executive) to join our Corporate Enterprise practice with a focus on Public Affairs. Working across a portfolio of both Public Affairs and Corporate Communications accounts, you will be delivering campaigns that help our clients to navigate an unprecedented time of political change and uncertainty whilst creating strategically focused, imaginative, communications solutions as they build and protect their reputations. What will you be doing? Policy and stakeholder research, and drafting analysis for our clients Development of written copy and media materials such as client briefings, press releases, media pitches and digital content Managing and delivering political engagement programmes Drafting briefings for politicians and other stakeholders Managing outreach to the political and business media as part of integrated campaigns Building your network of political and business contacts Media relations, including pitching to journalists Managing political and stakeholder events Working with polling companies, academics and other research organisations Who are you? Previous experience working in Public Affairs, either within agency or in-house Knowledge and awareness of developments in the public and national media debate on issues concerned with corporate governance and reputation An analytical mind with an ability to cut through information and find what really matters to clients, political stakeholders and media An excellent communicator with exceptional writing skills Good organisational and project management skills Even better if: Campaign experience, either for a political party or campaigning organisation Experience working in both Public Affairs and Corporate PR, either at an agency or in-house Core Benefits: Private medical insurance Group life assurance Group income protection Personal pension plan Employee Assistance Programme Flexible Benefits: Buy or sell holiday Additional life assurance cover Critical illness insurance Personal Accident Insurance Dental insurance Travel insurance Health screening Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Health cash plan Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model 4pm Friday finish Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6 month contract to support home working setup 25 days' annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off work and Christmas period off Flexible public holidays Sweets and snacks in the office Exclusive shopping discounts and perks Headspace membership Annual eyecare voucher Season ticket loan Referral bonus scheme Long service bonus Enhanced family leave Inclusive and invisible health policies Note from the talent team: We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, down to volume, we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search. Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We have recently become aware that individuals not associated with The Weber Shandwick Collective have fraudulently used our name - and the name of some of our employees - to solicit applications for fake jobs, to conduct fake job interviews and to make fake job offers. Any request to schedule an interview and any bona fide offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of The Weber Shandwick Collective with an email address \"webershandwick.com\". We will never require an applicant to provide credit card or banking information to cover any supposed advance costs. If you have provided personal information in connection with a fake job offer or interview and you are concerned, we suggest that you take appropriate action. The Weber Shandwick Collective takes these activities very seriously and are taking appropriate steps to shut down this fraudulent activity. We urge you to be careful when sharing your personal information and to be aware of scams involving fake job postings and job offers. LI-JG1 "}