We are seeking an Account Director to join our Media Relations team within our Health Practice in Chicago . As a Director, you will be responsible for managing client, media and inter-agency relationships, playing a critical role in determining the future and long-term success of our Health practice.You will be responsible for all aspects of a client relationship and account team as it relates to earned media. You will supervise major pieces of business and team members. Other responsibilities include recommending programs and activities, coordinating with clients’ goals, effectively delegating projects, offering counsel to team members, and allocating agency resources to match client budgets.You are also engaged with business development, strategic program planning, and the development of creative concepts. Ideally, you will have consumer health experience and a proven track record of managing branded and unbranded consumer campaigns with media and third party partnerships. The following is a general outline of primary responsibilities.Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:Day-to-day client support and counselLeading media relations efforts for team including managing junior staffDriving communications support around campaignsWorking across internal and external specialists including media, digital, creative and agency partnersWorking with senior counselors on strategyWhat We Are Looking ForCapacity to convey ownership of assigned projects to junior team membersCan solve conflictsCan mobilize and motivate teamsCan work independently and as part of a teamExcellent oral and written business communication skillsAptitude for financial analysisCan complete challenging projects within set parametersExceptional judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendorsCommitment and dedication to the agency’s success as well as individual careerCan anticipate client and team needsAttention to detail and qualityInstills confidence with clients and colleaguesQualificationsAt least 7 years’ healthcare public relations/communications experience, including an interest in working with the mediaCorporate healthcare media experience/relationships a plusBA or BS in Communications or in a related fieldThe Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:MedicalVision401k (with employer match)Tuition ReimbursementJuice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soulShort-Term DisabilityPaid Employee Family LeaveFamily Building BenefitWeber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick 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-JR1We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at . This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.#J-18808-Ljbffr