Associate, Influencer

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency and we’re working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations.

We're currently seeking an Associate, Influence to join our team in Chicago. We’re looking for an integrated-minded person who has skills in social media, influencer relations, content creation, strategic planning, and integrated marketing campaigns. This individual’s pulse is on digital conversation and how that moves across channels. You have a keen eye for the intersection of conversation and creator. We are looking for someone who elevates our team’s thought process, attention to detail, and currency in the zeitgeist.   

If you can spot a trend before it happens, meet/exceed deadlines and want to take the group assignment out the chat & apply it to real brands, we want to talk to you. This person will assist in campaign & talent management and nourish client relationships.  

• →Craft storytelling in various mediums. A strong writing background across mediums is critical (social copy, client comms, outreach notes, etc.). 
• →Develop and share influencer recommendations sourcing talent ranging from micro followings to celebrity. 
• →Serve as the day-to-day team support during program execution. 
• →Provide input on influencer marketing campaigns and tactics. Manage authentication and campaign set up utilizing influencer management tools. 
• →Maintain strong talent agency and one-on-one influencer relationships. Draft compelling influencer pitches tailored to the account and brief. 
• →Develop and manage timelines and weekly action plans to ensure all deadlines on client programs are met.  
• →Monitor social media and influencer space for unique brand opportunities while keeping an eye on competitor and cultural conversations.  
• →Work cross-functionally with Platform Strategy and Paid Media teams to ensure strategic thinking.  
• →Collaborate with Analytics team to ensure all data and metrics are collected appropriately to effectively measure results and develop campaign recaps. 
• →Interact with senior management and provide recommendations on tactics and strategies. 
• →Partner with Corporate Communications team to assess risks and reputation.  

• Four-year degree or equivalent work experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or a similar field required 
• 0-1 years of related professional experience 
• Excellent communication/presentation skills; verbal and written 
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bonus: Experience with social listening, influencer management tools or creative editing software (Talkwalker, Tagger, Captiv8, CreatorIQ or AdobeSuite).  

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

The Weber Shandwick Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The Weber Shandwick Collective 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.

#LI-GH