Account Director (Financial & Professional Services)

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110000 - 150000 USD per year

CaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaIllinoisIowaKansasMarylandMassachusettsMichiganNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandTexasUtahVirginiaWashingtonWashington D.C.Full-TimeFinancial Services, PR

Company:Highwire

Location:California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., EST, PST

Languages:English

Seniority level:Director, 7+ years

Experience:7+ years

Skills:

LeadershipCommunication SkillsCollaborationMentoringWritten communicationTeam managementFinancial analysisRelationship buildingAccount ManagementClient relationship managementStrategic thinking

Requirements:

7+ years of PR or communications experience in an agency environment Deep experience with Financial & Professional Services clients Proven success developing and executing integrated PR and communications programs Strong understanding of the financial and business media landscape Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills Strategic leadership and client management experience Established media relationships Experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams Strong business acumen

Responsibilities:

Lead Financial & Professional Services clients across sectors Develop integrated communications strategies Provide senior-level counsel on messaging and positioning Translate complex financial concepts into compelling stories Serve as a senior client lead Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities Partner with clients on executive visibility and thought leadership Manage budgets and resource allocation Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media Drive thought leadership programs and creative storytelling Oversee pitches to secure coverage Leverage digital and social platforms Stay ahead of financial and industry trends Manage and mentor direct reports Support new business opportunities Contribute to agency marketing initiatives Champion Highwire’s culture of inclusion Represent Highwire at industry events