MikeWorldWide · 11 hours ago
Account Director, Financial Services, Corporate Reputation
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expMikeWorldWide (MWW) has an exciting opportunity for an Account Director on the Corporate Reputation team to sit in our New York City office to work on several key pieces of business within the financial services space. The ideal candidate is highly proactive with high-touch client relations skills and will lead the account team in strategy sessions, manage multiple projects, and maintain solid relationships with media.
Digital MediaPublic RelationsSocial Media
Hiring Manager
Anna Sekel
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary, day-to-day client contact; anticipate client needs and prepare in advance, troubleshooting clients’ problems as they arise; ensure that all accounts are strategically on target with client business objectives
Lead account team strategy sessions and brainstorms and the corresponding development, planning and execution of client media strategies
Manage multiple projects from concept to completion on time and within budget
Proactively respond to and facilitate client requests – interacting with senior level colleagues and delegating work to junior team members when needed
Act as representatives of MWW’s values and core principles reflected in how they help grow and engage with all team members and clients
Proactively generate award-winning ideas and opportunities to support client objectives
Maintain solid relationships with top-tier media and drive results for strategic media programs
Moderate media interviews and lead media training for C-level executives; oversee creation of media briefs, key messages and talking points; initiate implementation of media events such as press conferences, briefings and media tours; serve as the on-site agency contact for clients’ events
Demonstrate excellent writing skills – press releases, creative pitches, media audits and reporting, strategic recommendations, briefing documents, etc
Take a leadership role in new business proposal development alongside senior team members and work with appropriate agency resources and account teams to identify and secure incremental business opportunities
Manage and mentor teams; facilitate teamwork and learning opportunities by delegating and involving junior staff whenever possible; review materials drafted by junior staffers and supervise media outreach
Demonstrate superior presentation skills and proven ability to present plans and “sell in” new ideas
Qualification
Required
At least 6 years of experience serving in a full-time role either in a public relations agency or the communications department of a company in a relevant industry
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, a related field or liberal arts
Experience working with and a passion for financial services
Proven track record for setting a standard of excellent and consistent work, always delivering superior client service
Excellent process and organizational skills; attention to detail is a must as the role's primary focus is staying ahead of the client and keeping the team focused on meeting deliverables
Superior oral and written communication skills; advanced proofreading and editing ability
Experience supervising and providing guidance to junior team members; strong team building and mentorship aptitude; effectively developing and retaining staff
Confidence in managing staff across multi-dimensional accounts (both up and down)
Demonstrated proficiency in media writing and media relations (writing releases and bylines, ability to find creative angles, developing targeted media pitches and pitching to traditional and emerging media)
Excellent relationships with journalists and proactively generating earned media coverage
Demonstrated understanding of digital and social media and how they work together with traditional media relations
Maintain a thorough understanding of clients' business and the competitive landscape
Excellent time management skills and project management capability (can execute against multiple tasks; keeps account team abreast of timelines, managing up to superiors to ensure deadlines are met)
Maintain a professional, client-ready demeanor and presence; keep a high standard of etiquette in all communications and interactions
Ability to think strategically, creatively and proactively; exhibit a facility for problem-solving and close attention to detail
Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency with Muck Rack, Cision, Moreover, Factiva, TV Eyes and other monitoring tools
Ability to travel as necessary contingent on client and new business needs (requirements vary)
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Mental Health Awareness Days
Friday Freeze
Summer Fridays
Commuter Benefits
Professional Trainings and Workshops
Phone and Mental Health Stipend
Offices are closed between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
Company
MikeWorldWide
MWW is one of the world’s leading independent, integrated PR agencies with offices across the US and UK, and a global network of partners.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Kempner
Founder & CEO
Conrad Arnavutian
Senior Vice President
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