Vice President - Public Affairs

Role: Public Affairs Lead, Gurugram

Designation: Vice President Client Experience

Overview

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective, were 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 worlds 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. Were also PRWeeks 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Companys 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 were 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

About the Role

Weber Shandwick India is seeking a Vice President, Public Affairs to lead integrated communications, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement at the intersection of policy and reputation management. This is a content-heavy leadership role requiring exceptional writing and advisory skills from geopolitical analysis to client-facing briefs and thought leadership. The ideal candidate will bring sharp understanding of the policy landscape across multiple industries and mandates, enabling clients to navigate regulatory complexities with confidence.

What Will You Do

• Lead client and inter-agency relationships, managing integrated public affairs, advocacy, and issues management campaigns.
• Produce high-quality content reports, policy briefs, talking points, op-eds, and thought leadership pieces that shape public and regulatory conversations.
• Deliver geopolitical and policy advisory that translates complex developments into actionable insights for clients.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret policy changes across sectors, ensuring clients are ahead of the curve.
• Design and deploy reputation management strategies tailored to highly regulated industries.
• Engage with media both traditional and digital to amplify client narratives.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards across all engagements.

Leadership and Team Management

• Mentor, coach, and develop high-performing teams, fostering growth and accountability.
• Act as a bridge across internal teams and external stakeholders, navigating conflicts with diplomacy.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and actively participate in talent recruitment and onboarding.
• Build an inclusive, collaborative culture that encourages knowledge-sharing and professional development.

Growth and Business Development

• Identify opportunities to expand assignments within existing accounts by leveraging sectoral expertise.
• Contribute to new business development and pitches, aligning with revenue and growth targets.
• Manage the profitability of the practice, ensuring financial performance aligns with business objectives.

Business Acumen

• Collaborate with project management on developing new scopes of work and managing scope changes effectively.
• Advance Weber Shandwicks thought leadership in public affairs through authored content and industry engagement.
• Connect geopolitical trends, regulatory shifts, and sectoral developments to client business priorities.

What We Are Looking For

• 1012 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, policy communications, or corporate affairs.
• Strong background in content creation: adept at crafting reports, briefs, client advisory notes, and high-level thought leadership.
• Proven ability to interpret policy and regulatory changes across multiple industries and mandates.
• Prior experience in PR or Public Affairs agencies strongly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Agility in navigating complex media and policy environments with strategic clarity.

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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