Manager - Media Relations

As part of The Weber Shandwick Collective, we are an earned-first global communications agency, guided by top-tier strategic minds and creative activators. Our mission is to generate shared and sustainable value for businesses, individuals, and society. By harnessing the diverse talents, utilizing cutting-edge platforms, and leveraging the latest technology, we craft narratives that resonate deeply and create a significant impact for some of the world's leading brands and enterprises. Our groundbreaking efforts have been lauded by prestigious industry award bodies, evident in our collection of over 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Furthermore, we proudly hold the title of PRWeek's 2024 Global Agency of the Year, and have been featured on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2024. In today's landscape, organizations are confronted with unprecedented challenges stemming from technology-driven disruptions. At our core, we assemble global teams rooted in technology, digital innovation, and analytics to assist our clients. Recognizing the demands of an always-on world, our brand ethos reflects the imperative to engage with our perpetually connected audience, mirroring the counsel we offer our clients. We inspire. We provoke. We mold ideas and conversations, leveraging our global reach to champion local causes and international brands alike, always poised to tackle new challenges. Our Values: - CURIOSITY: We nurture curiosity and challenge the status quo, recognizing that solving any problem commences with posing the right questions. - INCLUSION: We cultivate teams and environments founded on inclusivity and openness to possibilities, as the best ideas thrive absent of bias. - COURAGE: We advocate for our beliefs, acknowledging that progress is born from embracing the discomfort of the unknown. - IMPACT: We endeavor to effect a meaningful difference in all our endeavors, as a commitment to our people, clients, and the world at large. About the opportunity: Roles & Responsibilities: - Managing client expectations to ensure optimal Media Pulling and Media Coverage for the client. - Overseeing events responsibly by securing the required media attendance and facilitating seamless coordination with the media during the events. - Monitoring Coverage Follow-ups and managing media coverage regularly, sharing updates with the team promptly. - Handling crisis management and story pitching. - Contributing to overall media outcomes for major clients. - Proactively engaging with teams and team leaders, crafting impactful large-scale stories such as cover stories, extensive interviews, and op-eds. - Regularly updating the media database. - Providing guidance to practice teams on media trends and developments. Functional Skills: - Demonstrated expertise and industry knowledge: Extensive Media Experience encompassing a comprehensive understanding of the evolving media landscape, robust relationships with key media entities, and the ability to access the appropriate media channels for desired outcomes. - Strong rapport with media personnel and a profound comprehension of media platforms and emerging trends. - Broad Consulting Experience. - Insight into clients and proficiency in story pitching. Behavioral Skills: - Clear, articulate, and passionate communication style. - Empowerment, delegation, and change facilitation abilities. - Talent identification and development. - Strong collaboration skills. - Decisive, confident, and tough-minded with a consultative and engaging approach. - Inspirational and positive leadership demeanor. - Supportive, approachable, and open disposition. Experience: Candidates with 5-8 years of experience in Media Relations, preferably from an agency background, are encouraged to apply.,