Associate, Crisis Communications

Weber Shandwick is seeking an Associate in Crisis Communications in its New York office. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, analytical fluency in social and digital communications, and experience in issues management. As a day-to-day leader among the team's Associate-level staff, you will work directly with senior leadership to drive research, develop materials, and staff projects.

Requirements

• Strong writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong understanding of social analytics
• Full analytical fluency in all social/digital platforms
• Crisis communications, issues management, and/or public affairs experience
• Sharp curiosity and an analytical mind
• Ability to provide strategic and actionable recommendations based on research
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with corporate financials
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage deadlines in a consistent manner
• Resourceful, effective problem solver
• Comfortable asking for help from and providing direction to team members
• Ability to take ownership, manage and see projects through from start to finish
• Proactive self-starter and a quick learner
• Strong work ethic

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance