Account Director, Creative, Palladian Partners (Contingent) at Palladian Partners, Inc. | USA | $108K/yr – $131K/yr

Palladian Partners, Inc.

Account Director, Creative, Palladian Partners (Contingent)

USA (Hybrid)

$108K/yr – $131K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-functional client programs and internal teams from discovery to delivery, balancing strategic advisory with delivery accountability while growing the team and refining processes.

Leadership & Delivery: Oversee planning, research, content, and strategy for complex efforts with risk flagging and next-step plans.
Team Development: Provide direction to junior team members and support growth; participate in hiring/onboarding.
Process & Growth Enablement: Design process improvements, delegate work, and drive opportunities for organic growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct planning, research, content, and strategy development of complex efforts
Be a trusted advisor to clients and external partners who touch the client’s business, as well as with internal project teams
Take responsibility and accountability for larger projects, including the work and the process
Create momentum within the team to deliver high quality work and identify opportunities to drive growth
Think one step ahead, identifying potential opportunities and next steps needed, flagging risks, and coming up with solutions for how the team can fulfil or overcome them
Provide direction and feedback to junior team members in daily and ongoing responsibilities; mentoring them for growth within the team
Design and implement process improvement efforts in strategic and innovative ways
Prioritize and delegate assignments and requirements, as needed
Model and encourage company values
Influence decisions and drive change

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, graphic design, or related field
8+ years of experience in communications and/or design roles; health focus preferred
Prior communications firm and/or government or government consulting experience preferred
Multimedia/video experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with federal accessibility standards for digital products is a must
A Ph.D. may be substituted for 3 years of required experience with a master’s degree or for 4 years with a bachelor’s degree
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to complex account and team management and development
Demonstrated track record in building team and client relationships and delivering programs
Broad-based exposure to all skill areas, including discipline (e.g., strategic communications, marketing, PR, digital strategy), news business development, writing and presentations, media relations, and consultative selling
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
Tuition Assistance
401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
A flexible work environment and more!

Palladian Partners, Inc.

At Palladian Partners, we believe that exceptional communication improves lives. We translate research into strategically targeted communications that inform, educate, and empower. Since 1996, we have partnered with government and nonprofit clients to drive positive change through communication.We help our clients develop effective strategies to promote behavior change. We create integrated, evidence-based communication strategies that improve millions of lives.We believe that everyone should be able to access important health and science information.

Founded in 1996

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

48 employees (16 in marketing)

palladianpartners.com