Account Director

5WPR•New York, NY

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Account Director to help lead 5W’s expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual eager to grow their career in the PR agency world. The ideal individual will have worked within an agency setting, is an expert at pitching, and possesses superior account and time management skills. Here’s what you’ll be doing: Act as primary contact to clients, continually fostering client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource and counselor to clients. Overseeing and implementing strategic communications programming Executive creative campaigns and brand partnerships Manage and delegate responsibilities of daily workflow of multiple accounts. Communicate account status to agency management regularly. Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing materials particularly presentations, program plans and media strategies. Provide strategic guidance to clients and team members on an ongoing basis; anticipate and address clients’ needs. Troubleshoot media, team, or strategy problems as they arise; seek senior management input when appropriate. Motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback. Strive to develop the best communication and presentation skills possible to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and others. Conduct and lead monthly conference calls and meetings with clients Provide guidance and leadership to team members on effective pitching, team issues, account workflow and general account issues. Participate in the development of materials for new business opportunities including timelines, proposals, business decks and case studies; assist in generating new business leads. Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients. Misc. research, duties and projects as required. Here’s what you have: S/B.A in Public Relations or related field At least 6 years of PR agency experience Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills Strong leadership and motivation skills Proven client relations, management and supervisory skills Creative and energetic personality Why you'll love working here: Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits & wellness programs including partnership with ClassPass! Flexible PTO Summer Fridays and Winter, Spring, and Fall Fridays too! Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance Expanded parental leave and family planning support Continuous learning through “5W University” and development initiatives Student Loan Reimbursement Professional Development Support Exclusive access to season tickets for pro sports teams along with Broadway shows, and more! Charitable giving, including matching donations #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

S/B.A in Public Relations or related field
At least 6 years of PR agency experience
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and motivation skills
Proven client relations, management and supervisory skills
Creative and energetic personality

Responsibilities

Act as primary contact to clients, continually fostering client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource and counselor to clients.
Overseeing and implementing strategic communications programming
Executive creative campaigns and brand partnerships
Manage and delegate responsibilities of daily workflow of multiple accounts.
Communicate account status to agency management regularly.
Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing materials particularly presentations, program plans and media strategies.
Provide strategic guidance to clients and team members on an ongoing basis; anticipate and address clients’ needs.
Troubleshoot media, team, or strategy problems as they arise; seek senior management input when appropriate.
Motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
Strive to develop the best communication and presentation skills possible to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and others.
Conduct and lead monthly conference calls and meetings with clients
Provide guidance and leadership to team members on effective pitching, team issues, account workflow and general account issues.
Participate in the development of materials for new business opportunities including timelines, proposals, business decks and case studies; assist in generating new business leads.
Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients.
Misc. research, duties and projects as required.

Benefits

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits & wellness programs including partnership with ClassPass!
Flexible PTO
Summer Fridays and Winter, Spring, and Fall Fridays too!
Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance
Expanded parental leave and family planning support
Continuous learning through “5W University” and development initiatives
Student Loan Reimbursement
Professional Development Support
Exclusive access to season tickets for pro sports teams along with Broadway shows, and more!
Charitable giving, including matching donations