Vice President, Client Experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and communications leaders on corporate reputation, issues management, crisis preparedness, executive visibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead integrated client teams across corporate communications, public affairs, executive positioning, media relations and internal communications.
• Counsel clients through high-profile business moments including litigation, policy developments, regulatory scrutiny, organizational change, workforce issues, M&A, ESG and reputational challenges.
• Develop integrated communications strategies that align corporate reputation objectives with business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Partner closely with Weber's Public Affairs, Crisis, Digital, Creative, Research and Brand teams to deliver seamless, multidisciplinary solutions.
• Identify emerging reputational, political and regulatory risks, translating insights into proactive client counsel.
• Lead major business development opportunities, helping shape integrated proposals, strategic recommendations and pitch presentations.
• Build and grow client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand Weber Advisory's role across the West region.
• Contribute to Weber Advisory's thought leadership through POVs, speaking opportunities, market insights and industry visibility.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams while fostering collaboration, inclusion and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, issues management, government affairs or strategic communications, with agency experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience counseling senior executives during complex reputation, policy, regulatory or business challenges.
• Strong understanding of the intersection between communications, public policy, stakeholder engagement and business strategy.
• Experience developing issues management frameworks, crisis preparedness plans and executive communications strategies.
• Familiarity with legislative, regulatory and political environments and their impact on corporate reputation.
• Proven ability to lead integrated teams across multiple disciplines and deliver strategic, client-ready work under pressure.
• Strong business development experience, including identifying opportunities, leading pitches and expanding client relationships.
• Exceptional writing, presentation and strategic storytelling skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building new capabilities, developing talent and contributing to the growth of Weber Advisory in the West.
• Experience working across industries such as consumer, healthcare, technology, energy, infrastructure or highly regulated sectors is preferred.

Preferred

• Executive presence and sound judgment in high-stakes situations.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for coaching and developing talent.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong understanding of the evolving stakeholder landscape.
• The ability to connect corporate reputation, public affairs and business strategy into actionable communications programs.
• A growth mindset and excitement about helping build Weber Advisory's presence and market leadership across the West.