Waggener Edstrom Worldwide has a more than 25-year history of working with companies that have shaped the world through groundbreaking innovation. That same passion for innovation infuses our approach to public affairs practice. We provide unparalleled policy and issues expertise for companies that operate globally at the intersection of invention and insight, and help them create social and economic value. As one of the largest public relations firms in the world, we offer an impressive global team of seasoned agency experts. We have created a workplace that is driven by passion for the innovation that is transforming the world around us, and changing the way we live and work. Proudly independent, we answer only to clients and employees, not shareholders. Because we're autonomous, we're fully in charge. This means we can think freely, plan strategically, act nimbly - and always do what's best for our clients. We deliberately seek out people from a diverse range of backgrounds to build a culture where employees bring to their work a rich set of experiences and perspectives from around the world. We are always looking for talented PR professionals at all levels.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as day-to-day contact with influentials on client's behalf. Research, understand and anticipate influentials' interests, needs and preferences in order to provide value-added service to and build relationships with policymakers, think tank leaders, academics, media and other audiences.
- Have active understanding and awareness of issues, marketing objectives, technology and products, in order to provide strategic planning and counsel.
- Experience with intellectual property and intellectual property rights, including policy, issues management and stakeholder outreach on issues relating to piracy and counterfeiting.
- Develop and manage an communication campaigns, create messaging on behalf of clients.
- Write statements, press releases, op-eds, briefing documents and other collateral. Mange collateral material development from concept to delivery.
- Research and develop third party engagement plan to solicit feedback and perception of clients competition and industry position.
- Solicit feedback from influentials regarding their perception of clients and issues.
- Develop and present strategic communications and engagement plans that clarify business goals, situation analysis, challenges, solutions, measurement.
- Have active understanding and awareness of issues, marketing objectives, products and services, in order to provide strategic planning and counsel to the client and media.
- Manage client budgets
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or above in communications, journalism, political science or related field preferred.
- Minimum 4 years professional experience.
- Strong understanding of policy issues (including international, federal and state level), particularly as they relate to intellectual property, technology, financial services, telecommunications or healthcare focused legislation and regulation.
- Strong ability to make strategic recommendations for reaching third party influencers and the media.
- Outstanding communications skills (oral and written) are a must.
- Agency experience is a plus.
- Must be able to work successfully in a highly dynamic environment, across teams, and in concert with multiple decision makers.
- Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
Relocation assistance provided. To submit your resume: www/waggeneredstrom.com/careers
