Springer Nature group
Senior Project Manager Location: London, Dordrecht Business Area and Mission Publishing Performance & Intelligence The goal of the Publishing Performance and Intelligence Group (PP&I) is to help deliver next generation digital publishing at Springer Nature and, as a result, grow the number of published articles, especially in Open Access (OA). Working closely with the Journals Group, Production, Technology, Marketing and Customer Services, we contribute to a wide variety of support work. This includes increasing the number of transfers of articles between journals, the commissioning of new collections and strengthening editor engagement, as well as supporting and enhancing the end-to-end publishing process.The Centre of Excellence (CoE) Team aims to create and drive continuous improvement with PP&I teams and their respective stakeholders including Operations, Technology, Customer Services, Research Sales & Marketing, Finance and others. We align, agree, plan and drive the implementation of new/improved workflows, processes, systems, and tools within the end-to-end publishing process. Purpose of the Role The Senior Project Manager will, as part of the Centre of Excellence Team, provide project management expertise across the Springer Nature Journals Portfolio, to ensure strategically important workflow initiatives can be delivered in a timely and efficient way. They will ensure key SN journals stakeholders are well informed of project progress and workflow changes and will coordinate engagement as needed. Responsibilities Lead a variety of initiatives across the Springer Nature journals publishing pipeline. Project management and contribution to key publishing business projects, including but not limited to implementing policies and workflows and digital transformation (platforms/tooling). As well as any other major projects requiring project management support within the wider publishing teams. Act as a central point of knowledge regarding these business areas, providing information and insights to support the work of colleagues in the Publishing Team and wider company. Start-up and deliver business projects within agreed timeframes. Develop project plans with milestones and governance structure which are clearly visible and understandable by key stakeholders e.g. Editorial, Product & Platform Group, Technology, Marketing and Sales. Develop a solid understanding of Springer Nature processes and systems, as well as their relationship with and potential impact on projects. Work with implementation teams as needed to ensure the delivery of solutions which support the business needs. Monitor the impact of initiatives, ensuring appropriate reporting and analysis is in place to measure success and identifying areas for further improvement. Communicate with stakeholders to ensure that they have the information required for decision-making and are kept well informed of progress and of any risks and/or issues. Secure and maintain buy-in from stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, developing and maintaining excellent relationships, for successful delivery. Stay aware of and adapt to any changes (organisational or other) which may impact the delivery of projects. Provide project level reporting across all initiatives. Build close working relationships with key stakeholders in other internal divisions that control and/or develop the processes and systems we rely on Contribute to an overall project status tracker for all CoE activities. Experience, Skills & Qualifications Essential Experience of managing and developing complex and interconnected business projects. Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels and on a global scale. Desirable A good understanding of the research publishing landscape and how journals and journal publishers serve the research community. A good understanding of the workflows and processes that underpin the submission-to-publication journey. Experience in the successful transition and implementation of new technologies and workflows in a commercial environment. Experience of negotiation; experience of successfully integrating customer and operational requirements. Skills Understanding of publishing workflows. Excellent organisation skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with individuals at all levels and on a global scale. Excellent numeracy skills with proven attention to detail. Excel and PowerPoint proficiency. Good problem solving/logic/analytical skills with the ability to capture and document requirements and processes. Proactive and able to lead projects alone as well as part of a large group. Prince 2 or an equivalent professional project management qualification Lean, Six Sigma CertifiedIn return, we offer a competitive salary range and great employee benefits.Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your experience and interest for the role. are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing.Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees - offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies.We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands - including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869.Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.
Senior Project Manager Location: London, Dordrecht Business Area and Mission Publishing Performance & Intelligence The goal of the Publishing Performance and Intelligence Group (PP&I) is to help deliver next generation digital publishing at Springer Nature and, as a result, grow the number of published articles, especially in Open Access (OA). Working closely with the Journals Group, Production, Technology, Marketing and Customer Services, we contribute to a wide variety of support work. This includes increasing the number of transfers of articles between journals, the commissioning of new collections and strengthening editor engagement, as well as supporting and enhancing the end-to-end publishing process.The Centre of Excellence (CoE) Team aims to create and drive continuous improvement with PP&I teams and their respective stakeholders including Operations, Technology, Customer Services, Research Sales & Marketing, Finance and others. We align, agree, plan and drive the implementation of new/improved workflows, processes, systems, and tools within the end-to-end publishing process. Purpose of the Role The Senior Project Manager will, as part of the Centre of Excellence Team, provide project management expertise across the Springer Nature Journals Portfolio, to ensure strategically important workflow initiatives can be delivered in a timely and efficient way. They will ensure key SN journals stakeholders are well informed of project progress and workflow changes and will coordinate engagement as needed. Responsibilities Lead a variety of initiatives across the Springer Nature journals publishing pipeline. Project management and contribution to key publishing business projects, including but not limited to implementing policies and workflows and digital transformation (platforms/tooling). As well as any other major projects requiring project management support within the wider publishing teams. Act as a central point of knowledge regarding these business areas, providing information and insights to support the work of colleagues in the Publishing Team and wider company. Start-up and deliver business projects within agreed timeframes. Develop project plans with milestones and governance structure which are clearly visible and understandable by key stakeholders e.g. Editorial, Product & Platform Group, Technology, Marketing and Sales. Develop a solid understanding of Springer Nature processes and systems, as well as their relationship with and potential impact on projects. Work with implementation teams as needed to ensure the delivery of solutions which support the business needs. Monitor the impact of initiatives, ensuring appropriate reporting and analysis is in place to measure success and identifying areas for further improvement. Communicate with stakeholders to ensure that they have the information required for decision-making and are kept well informed of progress and of any risks and/or issues. Secure and maintain buy-in from stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, developing and maintaining excellent relationships, for successful delivery. Stay aware of and adapt to any changes (organisational or other) which may impact the delivery of projects. Provide project level reporting across all initiatives. Build close working relationships with key stakeholders in other internal divisions that control and/or develop the processes and systems we rely on Contribute to an overall project status tracker for all CoE activities. Experience, Skills & Qualifications Essential Experience of managing and developing complex and interconnected business projects. Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders at various levels and on a global scale. Desirable A good understanding of the research publishing landscape and how journals and journal publishers serve the research community. A good understanding of the workflows and processes that underpin the submission-to-publication journey. Experience in the successful transition and implementation of new technologies and workflows in a commercial environment. Experience of negotiation; experience of successfully integrating customer and operational requirements. Skills Understanding of publishing workflows. Excellent organisation skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with individuals at all levels and on a global scale. Excellent numeracy skills with proven attention to detail. Excel and PowerPoint proficiency. Good problem solving/logic/analytical skills with the ability to capture and document requirements and processes. Proactive and able to lead projects alone as well as part of a large group. Prince 2 or an equivalent professional project management qualification Lean, Six Sigma CertifiedIn return, we offer a competitive salary range and great employee benefits.Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your experience and interest for the role. are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing.Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees - offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies.We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands - including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869.Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.
THE ECONOMIST GROUP
We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the "red thread" that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them. We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses - The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education - which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity. The Role Reporting to the SVP Propositions, the Senior Propositions Manager - B2C Strategy Lead plays a key role in shaping The Economist's consumer subscription strategy. This role, with support of one direct report, contributes directly to defining and delivering new propositions, refining the existing portfolio and shaping pricing strategy to drive growth in The Economist's B2C subscriptions business. Additionally this role provides leadership on market and competitive analysis and coordinates strategic planning for the business. Key Responsibilities Identify and develop new consumer subscription propositions based on market trends and audience insights. Take the lead on selected strategic initiatives, driving delivery from concept to execution with support from senior stakeholders. Build detailed business cases for new offerings, working closely with finance and commercial teams. Support and coordinate across cross functional teams (editorial, product, and marketing) to deliver compelling and competitive propositions. Regularly assess existing subscription offerings, providing recommendations to enhance customer experience and business performance. Identify opportunities to maximise revenue growth through new packaging or tiering structures. Ensure that pricing strategies are grounded in data analysis, consumer elasticity insights and competitive benchmarking. Work closely with finance and analytics teams to measure and report pricing impact. Lead ongoing competitor tracking, market analysis and consumer analysis to identify opportunities and risks. Coordinate annual and quarterly planning processes, including setting strategic delivery frameworks and phasing of activity and targets by quarter. Work closely with senior stakeholders to identify lead priorities and cross functional initiatives for the year/quarter to deliver against budget targets. Manage and develop one direct report, ensuring strong execution and professional development. Work cross functionally with senior leaders across marketing, finance, product, and editorial. Contribute to a culture of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and cross team collaboration. Experience, Skills, and Attributes Experience 7+ years experience in Propositions for B2C subscriptions businesses, product strategy or commercial growth. Background in media, digital subscriptions or consumer focused businesses is highly preferred. Experience in working on high impact strategic initiatives. Prior experience in strategy consulting, pricing strategy or commercial roles is advantageous. Skills Strategic and commercial mindset, with the ability to develop and execute on business growth initiatives. Data driven decision making, comfortable analysing customer insights and financial models. Adept at stakeholder management, capable of aligning multiple teams across the business with support. Clear communication and presentation skills, capable of communicating complex concepts to audiences at all levels. Attributes Self starter able to lead initiatives with minimal oversight and direction. Analytical and detail oriented, with a strong ability to turn insights into action. Team oriented manager, capable of mentoring and developing direct reports. Proactive problem solver, always seeking to refine and improve strategies. Hybrid AI usage for your application We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills and qualifications. What we offer Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program. We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home. You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the "red thread" that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them. We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses - The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education - which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity. The Role Reporting to the SVP Propositions, the Senior Propositions Manager - B2C Strategy Lead plays a key role in shaping The Economist's consumer subscription strategy. This role, with support of one direct report, contributes directly to defining and delivering new propositions, refining the existing portfolio and shaping pricing strategy to drive growth in The Economist's B2C subscriptions business. Additionally this role provides leadership on market and competitive analysis and coordinates strategic planning for the business. Key Responsibilities Identify and develop new consumer subscription propositions based on market trends and audience insights. Take the lead on selected strategic initiatives, driving delivery from concept to execution with support from senior stakeholders. Build detailed business cases for new offerings, working closely with finance and commercial teams. Support and coordinate across cross functional teams (editorial, product, and marketing) to deliver compelling and competitive propositions. Regularly assess existing subscription offerings, providing recommendations to enhance customer experience and business performance. Identify opportunities to maximise revenue growth through new packaging or tiering structures. Ensure that pricing strategies are grounded in data analysis, consumer elasticity insights and competitive benchmarking. Work closely with finance and analytics teams to measure and report pricing impact. Lead ongoing competitor tracking, market analysis and consumer analysis to identify opportunities and risks. Coordinate annual and quarterly planning processes, including setting strategic delivery frameworks and phasing of activity and targets by quarter. Work closely with senior stakeholders to identify lead priorities and cross functional initiatives for the year/quarter to deliver against budget targets. Manage and develop one direct report, ensuring strong execution and professional development. Work cross functionally with senior leaders across marketing, finance, product, and editorial. Contribute to a culture of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and cross team collaboration. Experience, Skills, and Attributes Experience 7+ years experience in Propositions for B2C subscriptions businesses, product strategy or commercial growth. Background in media, digital subscriptions or consumer focused businesses is highly preferred. Experience in working on high impact strategic initiatives. Prior experience in strategy consulting, pricing strategy or commercial roles is advantageous. Skills Strategic and commercial mindset, with the ability to develop and execute on business growth initiatives. Data driven decision making, comfortable analysing customer insights and financial models. Adept at stakeholder management, capable of aligning multiple teams across the business with support. Clear communication and presentation skills, capable of communicating complex concepts to audiences at all levels. Attributes Self starter able to lead initiatives with minimal oversight and direction. Analytical and detail oriented, with a strong ability to turn insights into action. Team oriented manager, capable of mentoring and developing direct reports. Proactive problem solver, always seeking to refine and improve strategies. Hybrid AI usage for your application We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills and qualifications. What we offer Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program. We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home. You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
WEBER SHANDWICK
Who is Weber Shandwick? At The Weber Shandwick Collective, you are welcomed, valued and empowered to grow and we believe that opportunity grows in a collective. We create cultural value and help brands navigate the ever changing age of earned: an age where consumers actively say no to advertising; an age where everyone is an influencer that can make or break your brand; an age where content can be turned into commercial opportunity. Our talented team builds brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise 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 businesses. We earn affection, attention, affinity and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel & tourism, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment & lifestyle and energy. We are known for: Developing data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impact Creating impactful campaigns that tap into culture Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned first but deliver for paid and owned Senior Manager - Social Impact (London) Weber Shandwick is looking for a talented Senior Manager to join the Social Impact team in our London office. The opportunity involves working on a portfolio of impactful global organisations, executing integrated campaigns involving strategy, earned media, creative, social and digital. The candidate will lead day to day project management, provide counsel, support in the development of campaign and media strategies, manage budgets and contribute to the strong execution of activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes: Client and Work Develop and draft media strategies, press releases, reactive media statements, talking points, FAQs, memos, crisis plans and other deliverables as needed Oversee and execute proactive media outreach and reactive media relations strategies Drive development of tactical plans, translating strategies into tactics, ensuring deliverables align with strategies Lead multiple integrated work streams and partner with clients to deliver on time/on budget work plans with minimal supervision on complex global Social Impact issues Serve as the day to day client contact flagging, triaging and managing client issues as they arise Oversee project management, maintaining overall account tracker and other trackers as needed Self Leadership and Talent Management Demonstrate creative problem solving and teamwork Build and lead productive relationships internally, with interagency teams, and a diverse array of agency colleagues Growth and Business Development Participate in brainstorms and planning Support new business pitch content creation and organic business growth efforts Hone presentation skills, participating in pitches when possible Business Acumen Develop budgets, support analysis of budget and time entry, and account invoicing Assist in financial management for clients, including development of invoices and activity reports to maintain profitability of engagements To be considered for this role, you must have experience delivering integrated communications strategies across topics such as global health, development, humanitarian and / or environmental issues. Ideal Experience Required: Ideally you will possess many of the above skills and attributes A deep interest in international issues, whether global health, development, climate, environment or human rights Fluency in media relations with an instinctive understanding of what makes a good story and how to shape stories from our clients' activities Strong awareness of media in top tier and specialist UK/global/African media and an understanding of how journalists operate Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to digest complex information and turn it into crisp, compelling written copy Mastery in copywriting a range of external and media materials including press releases, key message documents, pitches, social media content, etc. Experience of working in a fast paced environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines, adapting approaches when the needs of clients change Experience working with multiple disciplines and specialists to deliver integrated campaigns Strong presentation skills and a desire to be involved in new business pitching A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for the client, practice and team Attentive to detail and delivery of high quality work Fluency in Microsoft programmes and digital/social media platforms, tools and solutions Positive, problem solving attitude Ambitious with an entrepreneurial streak Maybe you've worked in community organising, campaigning or journalism rather than PR or agency. If you bring sharp strategic thinking, curiosity and real world insight, we want to hear from you especially if you deeply understand media & storytelling, have a strong interest in global social justice and are excited by this role. Core Benefits: Private medical insurance Group life assurance Group income protection Employee Assistance Programme Buy or sell holiday Additional life assurance cover Critical illness insurance Travel insurance Health screening Cycle to work scheme Health cash plan Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6 month + contract to support home working set up 25 days' annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off work and discretionary festive closure Flexible public holidays Dedicated Business Resource Groups including Women of Weber, Decoded (Global Majority network), and PRISM (LGBTQIA+) Sweets and snacks in the office Exclusive shopping discounts and perks Season ticket loan Long service bonus Enhanced family leave Inclusive and invisible health policies Note from the Talent Team: We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume, we are not able to get back to everyone individually, so if you have not heard back from us, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion and we wish you all the best in your search. At Weber Shandwick we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Senior Associate - Digital Weber Shandwick is looking for a talented Senior Associate to join our Digital team. This is a client facing role where you will be exposed to a varied client portfolio and will play a key part in the delivery of high profile communications campaigns across multiple markets. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key attributes: Client and Work Serve as key supporting strategist for digital/integrated clients, assisting in the development and execution of digital and social media programs Liaise with clients and assist in client communications, including developing and coordinating routine account management materials, including timelines, client documentation and project management support Draft and manage cross functional team briefs, independently partnering with creative, paid, and media relations team members on digital projects and collaborating on integrated deliverables Oversee digital and social content production from concept to execution, including social editorial calendar creation, creation of social media ad mockups, etc. Manage social content publishing models for clients, including educating (and selling) clients on content creation/syndication, paid promotion and platforms Understand interactive elements of complex digital/social media engagement campaigns, collaborating with traditional and digital media teams Identify ways in which to measure success against campaign goals and achievable outcomes Self Leadership and Team Effectiveness Produce high quality work and continually update the manager on activity progress Proactively contribute to an inclusive team culture and consistently display behaviours that support integration Growth and Business Development Leverage understanding of the client's business to share ideas to help grow the account organically Participate in meetings to support new business development/organic business growth opportunities as directed, including research, updating trackers and timelines Develop new business acumen through supporting the development of pitch materials and shadowing elements of a pitch Business Acumen . click apply for full job details
Who is Weber Shandwick? At The Weber Shandwick Collective, you are welcomed, valued and empowered to grow and we believe that opportunity grows in a collective. We create cultural value and help brands navigate the ever changing age of earned: an age where consumers actively say no to advertising; an age where everyone is an influencer that can make or break your brand; an age where content can be turned into commercial opportunity. Our talented team builds brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise 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 businesses. We earn affection, attention, affinity and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel & tourism, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment & lifestyle and energy. We are known for: Developing data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impact Creating impactful campaigns that tap into culture Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned first but deliver for paid and owned Senior Manager - Social Impact (London) Weber Shandwick is looking for a talented Senior Manager to join the Social Impact team in our London office. The opportunity involves working on a portfolio of impactful global organisations, executing integrated campaigns involving strategy, earned media, creative, social and digital. The candidate will lead day to day project management, provide counsel, support in the development of campaign and media strategies, manage budgets and contribute to the strong execution of activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes: Client and Work Develop and draft media strategies, press releases, reactive media statements, talking points, FAQs, memos, crisis plans and other deliverables as needed Oversee and execute proactive media outreach and reactive media relations strategies Drive development of tactical plans, translating strategies into tactics, ensuring deliverables align with strategies Lead multiple integrated work streams and partner with clients to deliver on time/on budget work plans with minimal supervision on complex global Social Impact issues Serve as the day to day client contact flagging, triaging and managing client issues as they arise Oversee project management, maintaining overall account tracker and other trackers as needed Self Leadership and Talent Management Demonstrate creative problem solving and teamwork Build and lead productive relationships internally, with interagency teams, and a diverse array of agency colleagues Growth and Business Development Participate in brainstorms and planning Support new business pitch content creation and organic business growth efforts Hone presentation skills, participating in pitches when possible Business Acumen Develop budgets, support analysis of budget and time entry, and account invoicing Assist in financial management for clients, including development of invoices and activity reports to maintain profitability of engagements To be considered for this role, you must have experience delivering integrated communications strategies across topics such as global health, development, humanitarian and / or environmental issues. Ideal Experience Required: Ideally you will possess many of the above skills and attributes A deep interest in international issues, whether global health, development, climate, environment or human rights Fluency in media relations with an instinctive understanding of what makes a good story and how to shape stories from our clients' activities Strong awareness of media in top tier and specialist UK/global/African media and an understanding of how journalists operate Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to digest complex information and turn it into crisp, compelling written copy Mastery in copywriting a range of external and media materials including press releases, key message documents, pitches, social media content, etc. Experience of working in a fast paced environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines, adapting approaches when the needs of clients change Experience working with multiple disciplines and specialists to deliver integrated campaigns Strong presentation skills and a desire to be involved in new business pitching A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for the client, practice and team Attentive to detail and delivery of high quality work Fluency in Microsoft programmes and digital/social media platforms, tools and solutions Positive, problem solving attitude Ambitious with an entrepreneurial streak Maybe you've worked in community organising, campaigning or journalism rather than PR or agency. If you bring sharp strategic thinking, curiosity and real world insight, we want to hear from you especially if you deeply understand media & storytelling, have a strong interest in global social justice and are excited by this role. Core Benefits: Private medical insurance Group life assurance Group income protection Employee Assistance Programme Buy or sell holiday Additional life assurance cover Critical illness insurance Travel insurance Health screening Cycle to work scheme Health cash plan Flexible working with our 3:2 hybrid work model Equivalent of $250 USD for new joiners on 6 month + contract to support home working set up 25 days' annual leave (in addition to public holidays) plus 2 volunteering days, birthday day off work and discretionary festive closure Flexible public holidays Dedicated Business Resource Groups including Women of Weber, Decoded (Global Majority network), and PRISM (LGBTQIA+) Sweets and snacks in the office Exclusive shopping discounts and perks Season ticket loan Long service bonus Enhanced family leave Inclusive and invisible health policies Note from the Talent Team: We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick. We will review all applications within five working days and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume, we are not able to get back to everyone individually, so if you have not heard back from us, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion and we wish you all the best in your search. At Weber Shandwick we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Senior Associate - Digital Weber Shandwick is looking for a talented Senior Associate to join our Digital team. This is a client facing role where you will be exposed to a varied client portfolio and will play a key part in the delivery of high profile communications campaigns across multiple markets. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key attributes: Client and Work Serve as key supporting strategist for digital/integrated clients, assisting in the development and execution of digital and social media programs Liaise with clients and assist in client communications, including developing and coordinating routine account management materials, including timelines, client documentation and project management support Draft and manage cross functional team briefs, independently partnering with creative, paid, and media relations team members on digital projects and collaborating on integrated deliverables Oversee digital and social content production from concept to execution, including social editorial calendar creation, creation of social media ad mockups, etc. Manage social content publishing models for clients, including educating (and selling) clients on content creation/syndication, paid promotion and platforms Understand interactive elements of complex digital/social media engagement campaigns, collaborating with traditional and digital media teams Identify ways in which to measure success against campaign goals and achievable outcomes Self Leadership and Team Effectiveness Produce high quality work and continually update the manager on activity progress Proactively contribute to an inclusive team culture and consistently display behaviours that support integration Growth and Business Development Leverage understanding of the client's business to share ideas to help grow the account organically Participate in meetings to support new business development/organic business growth opportunities as directed, including research, updating trackers and timelines Develop new business acumen through supporting the development of pitch materials and shadowing elements of a pitch Business Acumen . click apply for full job details