Position Overview

The Detroit office of Weber Shandwick is looking for an account specialist to join our automotive practice to drive key client business. In this role, you will be responsible for thinking across channel and discipline to manage integrated engagements that are strategically rooted in our clients' business and brought to life through unique activations and opportunities.

Note: Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Visitor and Content Facilitation: Manage and facilitate requests for visits to the automaker’s design center, including senior executive visits as well as media programs – ensuring alignment with design, communications, and security protocols.
• Content Capture Approvals: Coordinate and manage necessary approvals for photography, video, and content capture at Design facilities.
• Story Development: Actively story mine for interesting and relevant stories that highlight the automaker’s design creativity and connect to the overarching technology and innovation narrative.
• Communications Support: Assist in developing and executing communications strategies for Design in partnership with the Global Design Communications team.
• Brand Support: Provide communications and logistics support to a couple of the automaker’s vehicle brands, as requested.
• Project Coordination: Support the planning and execution of design-related media opportunities, events, and internal activations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in communications, events, or media relations roles
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong writing, research, and story development abilities
• Demonstrated interest in design, creativity, and innovation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and collaborate across teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience or interest in event planning and coordination

Compensation

Compensation: $58,700.00 USD - $65,000.00 USD

Actual compensation will depend on market considerations, budgetary factors, tenure, and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.