Vice President, Client Experience at IPG DXTRA in Chicago, IL

Who We Are Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency and we’re working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations. Weber Shandwick is looking for a dynamic Vice President to join our Consumer team in our Chicago office supporting iconic global consumer brands. We Are Seeking: We are looking for a driven, self-motivated and culturally fluent, Vice President to join our Consumer team, working across global lifestyle and CPG brands. As Vice President, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day business and spearheading high-profile, award-worthy, earned-driven integrated campaigns for some of our top client brands. This is a high-visibility leadership role in a fast-paced, integrated environment with cross-functional collaboration across channels and partners. You’ll work closely with clients, and integrated agency teams to deliver social-first, earned-led programs that drive engagement and buzz, while guiding a team of rising talent. What the Role Entails: Lead multi-channel campaigns with an emphasis on earned media, cultural storytelling, and social/digital engagement Collaborate within IATs, working alongside creative, paid media, influencer, and experiential partners Oversee campaign launches from start to finish inclusive of planning, event/activation production, management of talent partner(s), and development of media materials and social briefs Ability to turn ideas into workable plans and presentations via decks Build trusted relationships with senior clients, offering strategic POVs and counsel Ensure programs are rooted in insights and measured against KPIs Manage diverse internal teams and SMEs with clarity and organization Lead by providing mentorship, fostering growth and innovation Who You Are: Must have a strong passion for current pop culture, and a sharp awareness of how food and beverage brands can show up within it Proven experience executing successful campaigns that generated earned media, drove social engagement, and made a cultural impact An expert in navigating Integrated Agency Teams, juggling multiple workstreams, and managing multiple clients A strategic thinker with strong instincts for what drives earned media and social buzz Strong ability to remain nimble and counsel clients through conflict Aptitude for financial analysis Confidence working with senior clients and leading large teams A natural leader with strong presentation skills who pays attention to detail Sharp writing skills and a creative mindset Commitment and dedication to the agency's success as well as individual career Salary range: $119,000 USD – $155,000 USD Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. Weber 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-PV1 We 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 JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. 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.