Named America’s best boutique agency of 2021, Clyde Group is seeking an Account Director to join our growing public relations and communications agency. Under our vision to be the best agency to work for, we’re a principles-driven firm disrupting “business as usual” in communications through creative strategy focused entirely on results-driven client service. Our work deals with exciting national-level issues, including healthcare, education, agriculture, financial services, non-profits, civil rights, and more. Clyde Group team members should have an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the development of a rapidly growing agency. Our team is creative, ambitious, collaborative, and highly rewarded.
Clyde Group Account Directors support shaping and executing strategies for one or more clients, depending on the size of the account. ADs direct account teams, designing and implementing creative strategies for key audiences (from consumers to opinion elites, depending on client goals). Develops personal and professional relationships with clients. Serves as the direct supervisor for 1-3 team members. Has a strong understanding of relevant industry trends. Plays a critical role in shaping our firm and guiding the professional development of members on the team. Leads business development teams and individual efforts.
What you will be doing:
- Play a critical role on one or more client teams, building relationships with clients, serving as a go-to resource for clients, and providing strategic communications advice and direction to achieve client goals
- Work closely with client and internal teams to develop sophisticated and creative communications strategies—and be confident in shifting strategies to address emerging threats and industry trends
- Maintain personal relationships with clients
- Ensure client outcomes are being achieved, all client deadlines are met, and quality of work is high
- Advise clients on industry trends and current events
- Oversee financial aspects of the client work, including SOW development, monthly reporting, monthly billing, client profitability, and team member utilization
- Direct business development process for potential clients
- Manage two or more direct reports and guide their professional development
- Support Clyde Group initiatives, including agency visibility efforts, award submissions, DE&I programs, and professional development opportunities
Position expectations:
- Adheres to, and ensures direct reports are adhering to, firm policies and procedures
- Taps own network to find business development connections
- Builds positive relationships with internal team members, across functions, and can inspire, lead, and motivate teams
- Fierce commitment to, and respect for, a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Presents comfortably to groups of any size
- Excellent writing skills; master of AP style
Qualifications/Required Skills:
- 7-10 years of communications experience; 2+ years of management experience
- Desire to manage people, mentor junior team members, and lead teams
- Comfortable with basic social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
- Comfortable with Microsoft and Google office products
- Comfortable learning and adopting new tech platforms
- Experience pitching media
- Professional and mature demeanor in working with peers and more junior team members directly to solve problems, address issues, and diffuse internal challenges
To apply, please submit a current resume and writing sample here.