Account Director

Account Director

Requirements

• 7+ years of corporate/agency PR experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong background in driving consumer media relations programs
• Expert in AP Style
• BA/BS in English, journalism, communications or related field
• Agency (billing, account staffing/utilization, new business) experience required at supervisor or above

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Client Relationship Manager
• Provide strategy to client trying to change marketplace perception and reach new consumers
• Address the varied and changing needs of a brand/business, proactively leading clients with solid counsel and program creation
• Maintain a big-picture strategic view encompassing business goals, competitive issues and constituent considerations, along with the breadth of ever-changing communication tools and techniques to tell the brand story
• Advocate for integrated marketing and communications solutions, and proactively seek collaboration with marketing partners of all disciplines
• Understand the art of presentation and bringing ideas to life, and be adaptive to presentation styles for varying client audiences (communications, marketing, executives)
• Provide effective counsel (written & verbal), manage expectations against results, troubleshoot and address issues before they become problems, and ensure flawless execution of day-to-day client activities
• Develop, draft and drive client programs, plans and budgets
• Successfully grow existing accounts and lead new business development activities
• Stay on top of industry best practices, client and competitor brand activity, and ensure GH delivers game-changing ideas and solutions
• Work within g4 model, harnessing the digital connectors, strategists, and specialized creators to deliver integrated ideas and execution
• Be responsible with team (and media connectors) for constant media coverage, be able to secure top tier media coverage as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Tech experience is not required but ideal