Agency:Weber Shandwick
Job Function:Communications and PR
Job Subfunction: Public Relations
Job Description:About the Opportunity:Weber Shandwick is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Public Affairs team in Washington, D.C. This role is for a communications strategist who thrives at the intersection of health policy, public affairs, business, media and culture. You'll help develop and lead communications strategies and issue advocacy campaigns for a diverse portfolio of corporate, coalition, trade association and public sector clients working across a complex and rapidly evolving health landscape.
The ideal candidate closely tracks health policy and political developments, can translate complex issues for a range of audiences, and knows how to build effective public affairs strategies and stakeholder engagement programs. You'll also bring experience developing earned-first media strategies and integrated communications campaigns, including patient advocacy initiatives. This position is based in our Washington, D.C. office and follows a hybrid schedule.
About You:You're a strategic thinker, trusted client partner and collaborative team leader who is energized by health policy and public affairs. You follow the news and policy conversations shaping the health sector, understand how political and cultural developments affect clients, and can turn complex issues into clear insights and communications opportunities.
You bring experience developing earned media strategies, positioning clients and executives for media opportunities, and creating compelling content that captures their voice. You understand U.S. health policy and the federal, state and local political landscape, as well as how earned, paid and owned channels work together in an integrated campaign. You're also comfortable managing client work, coordinating cross-functional teams and helping junior colleagues grow.
Primary Responsibilities:- Develop and execute integrated communications programs and public affairs and issue advocacy campaigns across earned, owned and paid media for corporate, coalition and trade association clients, with a focus on the health sector.
- Track health policy, political, cultural and media developments; translate emerging issues and risks into timely insights and recommendations for clients, partnering with senior leaders to provide clear, actionable counsel.
- Lead day-to-day client relationships and account operations, including workplans, deliverables, timelines and budgets, and major client assignments, including executive messaging, positioning and thought leadership in support of business and reputation goals..
- Develop earned-first media strategies and craft compelling narratives and materials-including press releases, op-eds, pitches, messaging, Q&A, briefings and social content-to support corporate, public affairs and issues management communications.
- Build and sustain relationships with journalists and other relevant stakeholders, and conduct proactive media outreach to advance client narratives and objectives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and agency partners to deliver cohesive, integrated campaign work.
- Coach and mentor junior team members through hands-on guidance, feedback and opportunities to take on greater responsibility.
- Contribute to new business development, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals and supporting pitches.
What You'll Bring:6 - 8 years of professional experience in communications and public affairs. Experience or demonstrated interest in integrated communications and health policy. A resilient mindset, deep curiosity and healthy sense of humor. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to confidently engage with and provide counsel to clients, establishing yourself as a trusted driver of work. A talent for building strong relationships and working effectively across multiple teams and disciplines. Experience engaging media, with a track record of delivering successful earned media campaigns. A sharp, solutions-oriented mindset focused on meeting deadlines, managing budgets, and delivering measurable results.
Salary Range: 95,000 - 110,000
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