Associate - Public Affairs & Policy Comms

Role:
Associate

Designation:
Associate – Client Experience

Location:
Gurugram

Reporting to:
Manager - Client Experience

Overview

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective, we're the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energize 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

Our game-changing work is recognized by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We're also PRWeek's 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2024.

More than ever, organizations need to solve for unprecedented challenges born of technology-driven disruption. We fuse global teams grounded in technology, digital innovation and analytics to help clients. As we live in an always-on world, our brand positioning reflects this need to engage with our always-on audience, just as we advise our clients to do. We inspire. We incite. We shape ideas and conversations, and we activate our global reach for local causes and multinational brands alike, and we're always ready for more problems to solve.

Our Values:

CURIOSITY
– We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questions

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

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

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

Key responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that align with client objectives.
• Assist in monitoring policy, regulatory, and industry developments, preparing timely updates and briefings for clients.
• Demonstrate an understanding of media and industry trends—particularly in sectors like technology, retail & e-commerce.
• Assist in identifying KOLs and influencers to support clients' strategic goals.
• Help coordinate engagement activities, including roundtables, events, and outreach to media and influencers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver cohesive, integrated support.
• Provide day-to-day support across multiple client accounts, ensuring timely execution and high-quality service delivery.
• Create status reports, meeting notes, and call recaps to keep clients and colleagues informed and aligned.
• Understand how client deliverables contribute to overall client impact and business objectives.

Top 5 Things you need to have for this role:

• Demonstrated problem solving skills (e.g.research, organize findings, communicate effectively)
• Knowledge of digital platforms, tools and solutions
• Knowledge of basic agency capabilities and offerings
• Basic media proficiency and networking
• Coordination and organization

Experience:

• At least 1-1.5 years in Public Relations and understanding of Technology, Corporate sectors would be an advantage.
• A flair for writing would be a plus as this position is a content driven role

Note from the team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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