Account Director

Account Director

We are seeking an Account Director to join our Media + Influencer team. The ideal candidate will act as the account lead on smaller and midsize pieces of business and/or to lead individual portions of larger pieces of business. The applicant will maintain best-in-class and leading-edge knowledge of social, paid media, influencer marketing and content campaigns, methods and approaches. They will act as an ambassador across the agency for Integrated Marketing initiatives and help grow accounts and contribute to new business efforts.

• Responsible for developing social media, digital and content strategies for clients and new business plans
• Providing on-going strategic counsel for various clients
• Maintains regular client contact, both verbal and written to develop a senior relationship
• Actively pursues learning and professional development opportunities
• Oversee the development and implementation of digital and social media content
• Appropriately delegate assignments to reporting team members
• Forecast budgets, track project utilization and provide invoice details
• Works with account teams to develop big picture skills vis-à-vis strategic planning, client development, etc.
• Serves as resident expert on digital trends and related subjects
• Supervises senior account executives alongside VP and/or SVP
• Writes and/or edits materials (Strategy, digital content, social audits) with keen eye
• Participates on an Allison's committee
• Actively markets the firm through participation at industry events
• Promotes and upholds Allison's core values

• Requires prior director level experience in advertising, marketing or a related field
• Proven track record in driving organic growth and business development
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Deep marketing knowledge and experience leading a cross-functional group to strategic solutions for clients
• Has a reputation for being a strategic partner
• Exemplary follow-through and execution skills

• Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
• Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
• Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
• Four-week sabbatical every five years of employment
• Exceptional parental leave benefits
• Global mentorship and networking programs
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
• Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partner and personal choice
• Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
• Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)

Our founding vision was to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive – and creativity-killing bureaucracy… doesn't.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $110K-$150K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401k program and comprehensive benefits plan. Additional perks and benefits include a month-long sabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven DEI initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays and learning and development programs for our employees.