Posted:
5/9/2024, 4:04:29 PM
Location(s):
Tokyo, Japan
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Weber Shandwick
Position: Account Director, IT/Tech PR
Location: Tokyo (Hybrid)
Overview:
Weber Shandwick is one of the world’s leading global public relations firms, with offices in 68 cities and a network extending to 115 cities around the world.
In Asia Pacific, Weber Shandwick boasts a robust network of 17 owned and branded offices, stretching from Japan, North Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia. We are committed to further strengthening our global presence by strategically increasing our intellectual footprint in every market.
We have evolved from being purely PR / Marketing to becoming a new kind of engagement firm built to solve client issues. We are reengineering our organization to bring the full power of Weber Shandwick to every client through access to resources, specialty engagement agency brands and a diverse group of the best talent – from strategic planning, social/digital innovation, content creation and analytics to brilliant creative. With our team, you get a collective energy and ingenuity that brings innovative ideas to engage the world as well as campaigns that cut through the clutter and harness today’s interconnected digital landscape.
About The Opportunity:
Weber Shandwick is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director to manage client accounts, media and inter-agency relationships. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in determining the future and long-term success of our IT/Tech practice.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the assigned client account and account team as it relates to earned media. You will supervise integral parts of the business both internally and externally and will be the primary stakeholder in helping clients achieve their goals.
As Account Director, you will be an integral contributor to our PR Consultant team, empowering them to find creative and out-of-the-box ways to help clients, and will also be able tackle business development, strategic programme planning, and the development of more creative endeavours. Internally, you will also be able to utilise your own experience to provide counsel to junior team members, delegate projects, and allocate agency resources to match client budgets.
This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience, being a key-player in driving fundamental and meaningful impact for our clients and society as a whole.
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Website: http://www.webershandwick.com/
Headquarter Location: Greater New York Area, East Coast, Northeastern US
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Advertising ⋅ Analytics ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Content ⋅ Marketing ⋅ Public Relations ⋅ Reputation