Weber Shandwick | Account Director - Public Relations

OverviewPart of The Weber Shandwick Collective, we're the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energize 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 businessesOur game-changing work is recognized by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We're also PRWeek's 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2024.More than ever, organizations need to solve for unprecedented challenges born of technology-driven disruption. We fuse global teams grounded in technology, digital innovation and analytics to help clients. As we live in an always-on world, our brand positioning reflects this need to engage with our always-on audience, just as we advise our clients to do. We inspire. We incite. We shape ideas and conversations, and we activate our global reach for local causes and multinational brands alike, and we're always ready for more problems to solve.Our Values:CURIOSITY - We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questionsINCLUSION - We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no biasCOURAGE - We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is madeIMPACT - We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the worldDesignation: Account Director - Public RelationsResponsibilitiesOwn responsibilities for executional leadership of multiple client programs, budgets, timeline and plansDrive development of tactical plans, translating strategies into tactics; ensure team deliverables align with strategiesProactively support and suggest improvements to exceed client expectations by leveraging industry knowledge and experienceManage ongoing team resourcing/staffing to ensure successful delivery of work productSkillsStrong decision-makingTeam management, people developmentHigh proficiency of digital and socialExperience8+yrs of work experience in Public Relations. Candidates handling clients from Technology vertical will be preferred.You can also share resumes on ashree@webershandwick.com AGG