Account Director, Consumer

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 7 - 10 years of experience working in-house or at an agency, with agency experience preferred.
• Experience managing a team of 1-3 direct reports and/or mentoring junior talent.
• Strong industry relationships with media and influencers and ability to build client relationships.
• Experience developing communications strategies and achieving earned media results.
• Experience working with influencers and managing influencer campaigns.
• Ability to work with third party influencer vendors/networks.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented approach with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines across accounts and teams.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task within a team environment.
• Advanced writing, editing, and research skills.
• Positive and flexible attitude with an awareness of cultural trends.
• Excellent client relationship management.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic voice and day-to-day account lead for the client.
• Lead client calls and internal meetings.
• Lead ideation and execution of integrated campaigns, including PR strategies and brand partnerships.
• Support senior leads in campaign planning.
• Assist in crafting media materials and reviewing team's account needs.
• Drive media relations programs and maintain strong media and influencer connections.
• Work with account and specialty teams to oversee delivery of best in class work.
• Manage 2-3 employees, providing coaching and feedback.
• Create, review, and track program budgets.
• Lead monthly financial administration deliverables.
• Be a problem solver and stay updated on media and culture trends.
• Participate in new business activities as needed.