Careers

Our agency, by virtue of its structure and focus on practice specialization between account planning and media expertise, is built on a team model. We present ourselves in every client relationship as a “team of experts” who bring their special skills to the table – a sort of X-men/Power Rangers of PR. "Team" as we define it means a group of people with disparate personalities and experiences who combine their assets to achieve a greater result. The sum of our parts creates a more effective whole.

If you would like to know more about career options and employment opportunities, please send your resume in confidence to:

people@wheatleytimmons.com

Mail:
737 North Michigan Avenue, 22nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60611

Account Supervisor

Five to seven years agency experience leading accounts, managing teams and developing brand strategy



Wheatley & Timmons is a public relations firm focused on brand strategy guidance, exceptional client services and delivering stellar media relations outcomes in both traditional and digital media. If you are interested in working in a culture that encourages and rewards passionate behavior and commitment to delivering results, then you will thrive within our highly motivated, team-based agency. We’re strategic partners more so than PR people and know our clients’ business inside and out. We’re a proud and supportive team that sees our day-to-day contributions as a calling, and not just a career. If you agree with our approach to PR, then we’d love to hear from you.

Job requirements include:

• Manage of multiple accounts to superior standards. Responsible for quality, client satisfaction and growth and individual performances of junior team members
• Build strong relationships with clients and operate as the day to day client contact
• Play a major role in managing programs, from the planning stages to seeing them through to the expected results
• Self-motivated problem solver who can proactively address issues effectively and thoughtfully
• Understand key client industry issues related to products, product categories, technologies, primary and potential competition and general issues facing the industry
• Ability to think strategically and proactively about ways to drive our clients’ businesses as well as the ability to be a green light thinking and develop bright ideas on the fly
• Superior writing and editing skills and able to review written materials with a keen eye to editorial interests
• Solid understanding of how to integrate social media into program plans beyond treating it as a bolt on tactic  
• Overall responsibility for all budget management related to accounts
• Measurable contributions to the agency’s new business programs, including developing new business opportunities, writing proposals and participating in new business presentations
• Experience with consumer brands in the food and beverage or home and household categories a plus


Wheatley & Timmons offers competitive salary and benefit packages, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Send resume to ASjob@wheatleytimmons.com.

Internship Experiences

The agency maintains a year round Internship Training program for qualified students studying in related fields. Internships are awarded to outstanding students in their junior or senior year of study -- or to recent graduates.

Qualifications: We look for academic achievement, evidence of focus in relevant PR course work, ambition in seeking experiences beyond the classroom and other forms of involvement in activities that help prepare candidates for the business world. And finally, a candidate should possess a sense that the agency business would be a good fit in terms of career goals, personality and other intangibles (self-directed and motivated, team oriented, confident, bright, energetic).

What’s in it for you? By being an intern at W&T, you’ll have the opportunity to work with national household brands, get hands-on experience and work with a creative award-winning team. We’ll educate you on the ins and outs of the industry, while helping you build your resume and portfolio. You’ll work side-by-side our team in brainstorming, planning and execution.

If you’d like to gain more experience in a boutique agency setting and meet the following requirements we’d like to hear from you. E-mail us at internship@wheatleytimmons.com

Mail:
737 North Michigan Avenue, 22nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60611