Associate - Healthcare PR/Communications

Who is Weber Shandwick ? 

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 build 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 works, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel and tourism, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment and lifestyle and energy. We are known for:  

• Developing data driven insights and strategy to drive measurable impact  

• Creating impact creative that taps into culture  

• Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically 

• Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and owned 

A snapshot of the role:  

Based in London and working as part of our in-house, integrated design team, you are a PowerPoint expert and passionate about presentation design, who prides themselves on creating visually stunning and engaging decks. You are a team player who works collaboratively to help bring creative ideas and documents to life in a visually compelling way. 

 
What will you be doing?   
 

• Design and produce highly creative and impactful PowerPoint presentations for our existing clients and New Business opportunities. 

• Ability to demonstrate the technical know-how to maximise PowerPoint’s functionality and tools to deliver highly creative, visually engaging, and on-brand presentations. 

• Work closely with our Creative, Consumer, and New Business teams to craft and communicate complex ideas and proposals visually and effectively. 

• Responsible for maintaining the very highest creative standards for all our presentations and playing a key role in the production process. 

• Keeping up to date with design trends and adopting techniques to produce high-quality presentations. 

• Conceptually minded to help convey and deliver ideas effectively to our internal stakeholders. 

• A strong eye for detail, with an all-round passion for presentation design, layouts, and general art direction. 

Who are you? 

• Professional in conduct with internal team members 

• Display a can do, will do attitude with teams and the wider agency 

• A proactive and collaborative team player 

• A passion for design and the craft of presentation design 
• Invested in developing your skills and elevating work through constructive and fair critique 

Ideal Experience Required: 

• Pervious experience working in a creative environment 

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint essential as well as a working knowledge of Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite 

• A portfolio that demonstrates a range of visually engaging presentation documents and an appreciation of art direction 

• Strong communication skills, showcasing the ability to collaborate with colleagues across various parts of the business 

• Ability to clearly understand and process internal feedback in a collaborative and pragmatic fashion 

• Ability to work under pressure and proactively manage time, meeting deadlines and plan and prioritise workload to ensure all tasks are completed in line with agreed deadlines 

• Impeccable attention to detail and an eye for the latest trend in presentation design 

Who are we:   

Weber Shandwick are a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organizations in major markets around the world. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry.  

The firm has earned more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Weber Shandwick was named to Ad Age’s Agency A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019. Weber Shandwick was also honored as PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Decade in 2020 and PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.  

Data-led, with earned ideas at the core, the agency deploys leading and emerging technologies to inform strategy, develop critical insights and heighten impact across sectors and specialty areas, including brand and B2B marketing, healthcare marketing, change management, employee engagement, corporate reputation, crisis management, data and analytics, technology, public affairs, social impact and financial communications.  

Weber Shandwick is part of the wider Interpublic Group. Check out more about team, the work, and what it’s like to work at Weber Shandwick here  

At Weber Shandwick 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. 

Our Values and Behaviors:  

  

Curiosity, inclusion, courage, impact. Our work and our culture are shaped by our values:  

  

1. CURIOSITY: We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins with asking the right questions 

1. INCLUSION: We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias  

1. COURAGE: We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made   

1. IMPACT: We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, our clients, and the world   

 

What’s in it for you:  

• JUICE – Our flexible working model  

25 days annual leave + Birthday and festive period off 

• Personal pension plan 
• Cycle-to-work scheme  
• Private dental insurance
• Gym discounts
• Heath cash plan   
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Flexible life insurance  
• Critical illness insurance  
• Buy and Sell Holiday  
• Travel Insurance  
• Private medical

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 be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, down 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 wish you all the best in your search.

Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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.

 

The Company:

Resolute is a data driven media and measurement agency.  Resolute has deep expertise in paid media, website analytics, search engine marketing, and performance marketing.  Its data-first approach to audience intelligence, customer acquisition and brand engagement has delivered sophisticated paid media solutions for some of the world’s leading companies and brands. Resolute is a separate agency within the Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), a leading global communications and engagement group in 77 cities across 31 countries, with a network extending to 129 cities in 81 countries. The collective’s diverse team of strategists, analysts, and campaign activators has won the most prestigious awards in the world for innovative, creative approaches and impactful work.  Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). 

Role Summary:

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving agency in a new market? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Resolute, a leading paid media agency within the TWSC, as the first member of our London-based team.

As an Associate Director, you’ll spearhead media planning and strategy efforts, collaborating with local clients and agency partners to deliver exceptional results. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on building something new, combining strategic excellence with the opportunity to help grow a dynamic team and client base. With a clear path for career progression and leadership, this role offers unparalleled potential for growth and impact.

This is a hybrid role, requiring approximately three days per week in an IPG office in London, with flexibility to work from home based on the day’s demands. The role will require travel within the EMEA market, estimated at approximately 25% during the first year.

Role Detail:

Media Strategy & Planning

• Develop Strategic Media Plans: Craft and present tailored paid media strategies to meet client objectives across diverse industries. Partner closely with agency partners or direct clients to understand campaign goals, target audiences, and market challenges to deliver innovative and effective media plans and strategies.
• Market Insights: Leverage knowledge of the UK and EMEA media landscape to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices in paid media.

Support Market Expansion:

• Foster Collaboration: Develop strong relationships within the Weber Shandwick Collective and IPG EMEA agencies, positioning yourself and Resolute as the go-to paid media partner.
• Integrated Campaigns: Work closely with agency teams to align media strategies with broader marketing and communications initiatives, ensuring cohesive and effective campaigns.
• Thought Leadership: Represent Resolute in inter-agency meetings, workshops, and planning sessions, showcasing your expertise in paid media strategy and execution.
• Cross-Team Enablement: Educate and empower agency partners on Resolute’s media capabilities, helping them identify and communicate opportunities for paid media to their clients.
• Feedback Loop: Act as the liaison between Resolute and partner agencies, ensuring continuous improvement through shared insights and collaborative problem-solving.
• Client Acquisition: Support business development efforts, including pitching to new clients and expanding existing accounts within the EMEA region.

Team Building & Leadership

• Contribute to the London team development: Serve as the foundational member of the London-based team, contributing to recruitment, onboarding, and training of future hires.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior team members as the team expands, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Cross-Regional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the US Resolute team to ensure alignment and smooth execution of campaigns.

Client & Campaign Management

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with local agency partners and clients, serving as their trusted advisor and the key point of contact for paid media efforts.
• Vendor Partnerships: Collaborate with local vendor partners to align efforts and ensure seamless campaign delivery.
• Performance Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of campaign performance reports, providing insights and actionable recommendations.
• Media Execution Oversight: Coordinate with the US team to ensure campaigns are executed on time and within budget while maintaining quality standards.
• Budget Management: Manage media budgets effectively, tracking spend and ensuring transparency with clients.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to streamline process from local media planning to US based execution and reporting.

Qualifications

• Extensive paid media experience with strong client and team leadership qualities
• Experience buying and managing complex digital full-funnel campaigns
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of KPI’s and attribution
• Experience working with Google Campaign Manager or other relevant 3rd Party Ad Servers
• Google Analytics and Facebook Certifications a plus

Who is Weber Shandwick ?

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 build 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 strategy to drive measurable impact
• Creating impactful creative that taps into culture
• Creating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically
• Delivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and owned

A snapshot of the role:

Based in London and working as part of our in-house, integrated design team, you are a passionate, Midweight Designer who comes from an integrated agency background. You are a team player who prides themselves on elevating briefs, learning new skills and adapting to any creative brief that might come your way.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

•  Produce best in-class design across a number of touch points, including OOH, press, social, global tool kits, pitch concepts, presentations and brand guidelines.
• Supporting and partnering with our creative team to craft work from the conceptual phase through to delivery.
• Have the ability to work on a number of projects and tasks simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and creative standards are always maintained.
• Be an effective communicator, who can present their design work internally.
• You are passionate about design as a discipline and will proactively champion innovation and craft.

Behaviours

• Always professional in conduct with internal team members
• Display a can do, will do attitude within the creative team and wider agency
• Be a proactive team player
• Open to feedback and working as a team to deliver briefs
• Willing to take ownership of tasks, and adhering to an organised workflow
• Being open to learning new skills
• A passion for your craft and creativity

Ideal experience required:

• Previous experience working in a creative environment as a Midweight Designer.
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is essential as well as a working knowledge of PowerPoint. Experience using AI tools such as Firefly, Midjourney etc also essential.
• A portfolio that demonstrates a number of brilliantly designed and crafted pieces of work you have produced for digital, print and social.
• Great communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Taking feedback and elevating briefs
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for the latest design trend

Who are we: 

Weber Shandwick are a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses, and organisations in major markets around the world. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry.

The firm has earned more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Weber Shandwick was named to Ad Age’s Agency A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019. Weber Shandwick was also honoured as PRovoke’s Global Agency of the Decade in 2020 and PRWeek’s Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Data-led, with earned ideas at the core, the agency deploys leading and emerging technologies to inform strategy, develop critical insights and heighten impact across sectors and specialty areas, including brand and B2B marketing, healthcare marketing, change management, employee engagement, corporate reputation, crisis management, data and analytics, technology, public affairs, social impact, and financial communications.

Weber Shandwick is part of the wider Interpublic Group. Check out more about the team, the work, and what it’s like to work at Weber Shandwick here.

At Weber Shandwick 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.

Our Values and Behaviours: 

Curiosity, inclusion, courage, impact. Our work and our culture are shaped by our values:

1. CURIOSITY: We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins with asking the right questions
2. INCLUSION: We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias
3. COURAGE: We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made
4. IMPACT: We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, our clients, and the world

What’s in it for you: 

• JUICE – Our flexible working model
• 25 days annual leave + Birthday and Festive period off
• Personal pension plan
• Early finish Fridays
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Private dental insurance
• Gym discounts
• Heath cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Flexible life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Buy and Sell Holiday
• Travel Insurance
• Private medical

Useful links:

UK Website

LinkedIn Life Page

Office Video

LinkedIn Company Page

 

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 be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, down 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 wish you all the best in your search.

Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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.