What We Need

Today, companies have a business imperative and extraordinary opportunity to advance communications programs and campaigns that articulate their purpose, mitigate risk and drive results. Here at WE Communications, our Corporate Reputation & Brand Purpose (CRBP) offering puts purpose at the center of corporate communications, making it the lens and guide for all stakeholder communications, from the executive voice, to employee engagement, to public affairs and crisis and issues management.

WE is looking for an Account Director to join our CRBP team – a corporate communications ace who shines as a communications strategist, client counselor, and team leader. The right person for this role will have point of view on and experience in areas like social impact, ESG, sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, including reporting.

Importantly, you’d serve as a key member of the CRBP team, contributing to the growth of our team and expanding our ESG, sustainability and social impact capabilities. You’ll guide junior team members to deliver strong results in media relations and internal and external campaigns, all while working with some of the world’s most notable, progressive global brands. 

Our team is witty and dynamic, collaborative and connected - even if that looks a lot different these days (we find time for virtual hang outs and often communicate in GIFs.) As shepherds of our clients’ purpose and reputation, we are experts in storytelling that wins hearts, changes minds and inspires behavior change – above all, storytelling creates opportunity and impact, for our clients and for WE. We think freely, plan strategically, act nimbly and we have fun. 

The Account Director position can be based in any of WE’s markets but there is a preference for candidates based in Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, Austin, Portland or Seattle.

What you'll be doing

• Serve as a CRBP expert resource across WE’s key sectors (Technology, Healthcare and Consumer), supporting existing client work and partnering closely on business development
• Contribute to pitches for high-profile business development opportunities, partnering with WE leadership and WE’s business development team
• Participate in activities to drive cohesion, collaboration, and impact across WE’s global CRBP team, working to strengthen relationships, build trust and identify opportunities for business development and organic growth 
• Provide coaching and mentorship to upskill CRBP team members and support their career growth and development 
• Manage and oversee performance of CRBP team members supporting a range of CRBP- and sector-led clients
• Contribute to an inclusive environment, lead and manage people with a human touch and in a way that brings people together creating a great place to work that inspires and motivates everyone

What you've been able to accomplish

• 8 years of strategic communications experience (agency experience preferred) with at least 3 years leading teams preferred
• Proven track record in multiple corporate CRBP capabilities (purpose, ESG/sustainability social impact; executive positioning; employee engagement; crisis issues management; public affairs; financial communications), with an emphasis on ESG/sustainability social impact
• Global network experience preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)

• Ability to work in a remote/hybrid environment 

Additional Requirements:

• Experience developing and/or supporting CSR/ESG strategies and reports; certification in reporting standards/frameworks is a plus 
• Experience providing counsel to senior executives in a client or corporate communications setting; B2B client experience and tech client experience is a plus 

• Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English

• May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

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About Us

WE Communications:

WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action. 

For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible.

We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people’s lives.

Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.