Account Director, Corporate NYC

At M Booth, we are a culture-first communications agency that attracts the best people and the best brands to a workplace thats alive with courage, ideas, respect, and humanity. We are relentlessly passionate about our clients and their business, whether that means staying at the forefront of the digital and social evolution, sharpening our earned storytelling skills, or unleashing game-changing insights that result in campaigns that win in the marketplace.We are a hybrid workforce and believe that inspiration, relevance, and leadership are about how you do it, not where you do it from. We encourage all our employees to Be IRL which stands for being Inspired Relevant Leaders. Now, more than ever, our interactions and our relationships are mission critical to our community and our success. They build a culture that enables all of us to do great things and grow together.We invite you into our world of creativity, ideation, and communication. Come Be Inspiredcome work with us at M Booth.We are a collaborative mid-sized agency with an immediate opportunity for an Account Director to join our growing Corporate team!This Account Director team lead will run a critical piece of business on our Corporate team, managing account team members and serving as a day-to-day client counselor. Youll oversee the success of all client programming, manage complex projects, and lead and inspire team members.The Corporate team is made up of brand storytellers, and is where creativity thrives. We pride ourselves on challenging and delighting our clients and ourselves every day. You are someone who loves to keep learning and will bring energy, passion, and an insatiable intellectual curiosity to the position.Location:NYC/East Coast Hybrid (Located in the NYC HUB with Be IRL 2 Days/Week)What Youll Do:Serve as a strategic voice and account lead for the clientAssist in crafting media materials (media strategies, press releases, pitches, etc.) and review team's miscellaneous account needs (e.g. client notes)Drive media relations programs, from strategic oversight to helping the team to brainstorm new angles and conducting press outreachSet performance standards for account teamsResponsible for team deliverables and all client communication (emails, Slacks, etc.)Lead client calls and internal meetingsHave a solid grasp on account profitabilityCreate, review, and track program budgetsSkilled at written and verbal communicationsBe a problem solver for the team Maintain strong media connections or be willing to build new ones as neededFrom time to time as needed, help participate in new business activitiesBe a voracious consumer of media and culture with the ability to bring fresh thinking to client workWhat Youll Bring:Bachelors Degree7+ years of experience working in-house or at an agencyExperience managing a team of direct reports and/or mentoring junior talentMedia expertise and campaign development experienceMedia savviness including corporate storytelling and consumer trends and cultureA solution-oriented and collaborative approach to all work, alongside an entrepreneurial and self-starter mindsetExcellent client relationship managementWhat Well Bring:A workplace thats alive with courage, ideas, respect, and humanityProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerComprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire familyA 401(k) Savings Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts Paid holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off (Personal, Sick, Vacation), and Summer Fridays Additional Perks:Family Leave, Well-Being Programs, and Commuter BenefitsM Booth & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Our Flexible Work Policy:We believe that our best work happens in a hybrid working environment. If you are in the NYC (or commutable surrounding distance) hub we want to see you in person 2 days a week. That could mean in our office, in our client's office, on the road with them, or attending an industry event.For those outside the NYC hub, you will be asked to be in person too. Examples of this may include client meetings, events, or team meetings. There will also be in-person opportunities for you to connect with others who live in your hub to collaborate and work together.#J-18808-Ljbffr