Associate, Financial Services, Weber Advisory

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.

Associate, Financial Services, Weber Advisory

At Weber Shandwick, we are operating at the intersection of business, media, policy, technology and culture — helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex stakeholder environment where reputation is shaped everywhere, all at once.

As part of Weber Advisory, our work goes beyond traditional corporate communications. We help clients anticipate risk, shape narratives, engage stakeholders and build the trust that drives enterprise value. We combine strategic communications, cultural intelligence, issues expertise, digital influence and AI-enabled insights to help leaders and organizations move with confidence in moments that matter most.

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, proactive and collaborative Associate to support an exciting mix of clients in the financial services sector and bring their business objectives to life through creative earned, owned, and paid programs. This role sits in our NY Advisory team, which means you will work closely with capability specialists across our core advisory pillars—Corporate Strategy & Reputation, Transactions & Transformations, Public Affairs & Impact, and Crisis & Issues—to help our financial services clients communicate their value, manage reputational risk, and navigate regulatory and market shifts.

Responsibilities

• Liaises with clients and assists in day-to-day communications and account management, including organizing client meetings, drafting agendas/recaps for meetings, developing timelines, activity reports, and other key client documentation.
• Supports campaign and program development by conducting relevant research and contributing creative ideas in planning meetings and team brainstorms.
• Supports a variety of strategic initiatives on client accounts, including assisting in the development and execution of strategic executive visibility plans and integrated communications plans in support of corporate announcements, product launches, activations, thought leadership releases (reports, surveys, blogs, etc.) and client attended or hosted conferences.
• Supports and executes key media relations deliverables, including media list creation, pitch development, press releases, reporting, and content creation.
• Tracks and monitors the media landscape/trends to spot opportunities for proactive storytelling.
• Identifies, builds, and maintains relationships with key media and influencers in the financial services industry.
• Continually builds understanding and knowledge of clients’ business, competitive landscape, and industry trends to provide thoughtful recommendations.
• Leverages proprietary AI platforms to continuously analyze and assess the evolving client landscape to support client deliverables and anticipate future needs.
• Monitors, analyzes, and develops client coverage reports, leveraging industry measurement and listening tools to identify opportunities for growth and strategic evolution.
• Partners with diverse, cross-functional teams across Weber Advisory capabilities including corporate reputation, public affairs, digital, crisis and analytics to deliver integrated solutions and ensure strong execution of programs in support of client business objectives.

Competencies

• Media Fluency – Understanding of the evolving media environment/dynamics shaping effective storytelling.
• Proactivity – Anticipates opportunities and risks; brings forward innovative ideas and solutions.
• Collaboration – Builds strong relationships internally and externally to drive integrated, high-impact work.
• Critical Thinking – Connects dots across complex issues and asks thoughtful, strategic questions.
• Adaptability – Thrives in ambiguity and remains composed in fast-moving or high-pressure situations.
• Future-Forward Mindset – Curious about AI, digital influence and emerging technologies shaping the future of communications and reputation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years related professional experience in public relations, communications, or a related field (agency or in-house).
• Experience interning or working with corporate leaders, and professional or financial services companies is a plus.

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and interest in the financial services industry. Keen interest in following policy, media, and macroeconomic trends.
• A strong writer capable of crafting compelling press releases, pitches, social posts, bylines for various audiences.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with strong project coordination skills and the ability to drive projects from start to finish.
• Demonstrates solid media relations skills, including experience with media monitoring, building media lists, and pitching. Comfortable building relationships with top-tier business/financial and industry trade outlets.
• A critical thinker and confident communicator who is solutions-oriented and connects the dots between different workstreams.

Salary Range: $52,000 USD – $55,000 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.

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