Weber Shandwick

Most simply, you can’t go wrong joining an award-winning, highly respected, global agency that provides a fun, dynamic and creative place to work. It’s exciting and compelling to be part of a winning team that gives you the opportunity to learn and grow professionally every day. And, with our entrepreneurial and collaborative environment, expansive global network and wide range of specialties and practice areas, Weber Shandwick is a place for people willing to work hard, think strategically and devote themselves to doing superior work on behalf of their clients.

If you’d like to hear more about why Weber Shandwick is a great place to work, read on:

• The team – Our people are diverse, highly motivated, smart, creative, talented and energetic.
• The clients – The high-profile, global organizations, innovators, and regional and industry leaders with whom we work bring us new opportunities and challenges every day.
• The network – Our expansive global network provides opportunities to learn and grow, enables access to employees with specialized skills and knowledge and ensures we have the resources needed to get the job done.
• The work – Our intense focus on client service and execution helps us create advocacy for our clients; by embedding digital communications and social media in everything we do, we are able to reach individuals more effectively.
• The leadership – Recognized as one of the strongest and deepest leadership teams in the industry, from C-suite executives to practice and office heads, our leaders promote an intense client focus and a true spirit of collaboration.
• The commitment to diversity – A necessity, a priority and a competitive advantage, diversity is key to our success; we strive to employ a workforce comprising people of varied backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives.
• The (work) environment – A rush of positive energy, constant learning and deep pride in accomplishing great things as part of a team is what you’ll find at Weber Shandwick. We work hard, play hard and enjoy conquering new challenges daily.
• The (global) environment – Our culture is environmentally focused and we are committed to being green.
• The training – Our Learning Navigator program provides a continuous learning environment for all employees, with more than 100 courses across nine tracks in a variety of formats.
• The collaboration – We are recognized by PR industry watchers for working together seamlessly, within teams and across geographies and practice areas.

Learning & Development

Weber Shandwick supports a global culture of continuous learning and takes a holistic approach when looking at the Learning and Development function. With our goal of engaging always, we provide a comprehensive learning and development platform via webinar and online delivery, self-directed learning, live classroom and on-the-job training. We believe in offering a variety of learning paths in order to meet the unique needs of staff in all of our global locations.

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The agency’s new Learning Management System (LMS) aggregates and curates content from many sources to provide an intuitive and engaging interface for the user. The system displays and recommends training and resources based on the learner’s own history, their subjects of interest and the necessary on-the-job skills. Learners can find all the resources they need in one place, with 24/7 access, on any device.

Some noteworthy areas of training include cutting-edge digital/social media, professional development, leadership, creativity & design, client-relationship skills, negotiations, stress management and team-building. Weber’s LMS goal is to deliver a more personalized, relevant experience that quickly and conveniently, expands learning for all our employees.

At Weber Shandwick, we believe that workplace leadership requires comprehensive and competitive benefits programs in every office around the world. Represented in more than 40 markets, we offer first rate benefits worldwide in addition to programs that address market specific needs. Additionally, we continually review our offerings to ensure market competitiveness.

Our benefits programs are supplemented by local programs that reflect the customs and specific desires of our employees in each office. Some programs stress work-life balance, while others focus on community service. In every case, they are reflective of our rich and diverse employee population around the globe.

Weber Shandwick is a global team of strategists, analysts, producers, designers, developers, campaign activators and brilliant storytellers who know how to make every story an engaging one.

And while it’s true that Weber Shandwick employs lots of smart people and plenty of out-of-the-box thinkers (experts on search, gastronomy and virtual reality included), what really defines us is our collaborative culture – an inclusive environment that encourages the kind of teamwork and open-idea sharing that’s become a hallmark of our firm. Weber Shandwick’s global network of experts constantly strives to deliver the kind of borderless access to ideas that clients are looking for.

Diversity and Inclusion

Weber Shandwick is committed to building and promoting diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and industry.

We recognize that tapping into a variety of life experiences and personal perspectives enhances our effectiveness, employee engagement, brand reputation and ultimately, our success. We’re constantly cultivating a company culture that promotes awareness of and respect for multiple world views, and we work hard to ensure that all employees have the information and access to opportunities they need to succeed.

Corporate Citizenship

We believe in the shared value that’s gained by infusing a mindset of corporate citizenship into our business, our global culture, and the partnerships we build with our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate.

Throughout our comprehensive corporate social responsibility programs, we aim to minimize our environmental footprint and promote sustainability, foster a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work environment, and partner with clients who are as passionate about contributing to social good as we are.