We are seeking a dynamic Account Director to help lead 5W’s expanding Lifestyle & Entertainment practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual eager to grow their career with a diverse range of clients, with a focus on red carpets and events!
As a trusted leader for your clients and team, you’ll be tasked with developing holistic campaigns across industry communications, media relations, thought leadership, events, awards, integrated digital components and more.
This opportunity with 5WPR promises to offer challenges and professional development in an environment where drive, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for working with trailblazing clientsresult in incredible success.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Spearhead red carpet events on an ongoing and regular basis
- Act as primary contact to clients, continually fostering client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource and counselor to clients
- Manage and delegate responsibilities of daily workflow accounts while driving consistent media results
- 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
- Develop and maintain relationships with influential members of the media in order to ensure placements
- Conduct media training sessions with clients and junior staff
- 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:
- B.S/B.A in Public Relations or related field
- At least 5 years of PR agency experience
- MUST have red carpet and events experience
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and motivation skills
- Proven client relations and supervisory skills
- Creative and energetic personality
Why you’ll love working here:
- Competitive salary and extensive benefits & wellness program
- Robust PTO
- Summer Fridays (also Winter, Spring and Fall Fridays!)
- A flexible, hybrid work model
- Family planning support including an expanded parental leave
- Participation in our sabbatical program
- Growth and development initiatives including “5W University”
- Access to season tickets for pro sports teams
- Charitable giving initiatives including company matching donation program and paid volunteer days
NYC Salary Range: $100K-$110K
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications
For more information please visit: www.5wpr.com
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines