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Our talented team builds brands by finding connection points in the real world. We energise 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.\nWe earn affection, attention, affinity and purchase by delivering value to people around the world, with deep specialisms across food & drink, travel & tourism, consumer tech, consumer health, automotive, sports sponsorship, entertainment & lifestyle and energy. We are known for:\nDeveloping data driven insights and strategies to drive measurable impact \nCreating impactful campaigns that tap into culture \nCreating channel and platform agnostic campaigns that grow organically\nDelivering integrated campaigns that are earned-first but deliver for paid and owned \nWhat's happening?\nWeber Shandwick is looking for a talented Manager who wants to be part of the Corporate Enterprise practice in our Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen offices. The practice is made up of a smart, dedicated and fun team with expertise spanning B2B, Corporate, Public Affairs, Crisis/Issues, Social Impact/ESG and Technology.\nThe ideal candidate will be an experienced practitioner who is curious, ambitious, proactive and friendly - and who wants to join a successful team that leads on work that has a truly global impact.\nThe role offers a portfolio of well-known global brands, as well as work on integrated campaigns involving earned media, strategy, creative, analytics and digital specialists. You’ll lead the day-to-day running of accounts, provide counsel, support in the development of campaign and media strategies, manage budgets, and manage the flawless execution of activities.\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate the following key attributes:\nCLIENT AND WORK\nLead and support a range of complex, high-profile corporate issues/crisis communications situations (i.e. cybersecurity issues, product safety issues and recalls, mergers and acquisitions, executive leadership changes, IPOs etc.)\nBuild client relationships by providing counsel to multiple clients, driving execution of tactical plans and managing internal integrated teams to ensure high-quality deliverables\nDrive project management, maintaining overall account tracker and other trackers as needed\nDraft and review press releases, crisis plans, media strategies, reactive media statements, talking points, FAQs, memos, crisis simulations and other deliverables as needed; Support monitoring and triaging of client issues\nSuccessfully manage client expectations ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards; 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