Senior Account Manager at Forefront Communications Group Inc. | New York, USA | $90K/yr – $140K/yr

Senior Account Manager

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive strategic client partnerships in fintech/capital markets, leading marcomms programs and senior advisory across earned media, content and digital storytelling.

Own senior client relationships and strategic counsel across communications programs.
Must-have: 5–10 years in marketing/PR for financial services with senior-client experience.
Standout: Ability to translate business goals into integrated, measurable campaigns across earned media and digital channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Own senior-level client relationships, serving as a trusted strategic advisor across communications and marketing initiatives
Lead client goal-setting, ongoing strategic counsel and reporting
Manage overall account health, resourcing, timelines and deliverables to ensure consistent client satisfaction
Lead new account onboardings and kickoffs
Develop and oversee integrated marcomms strategies spanning earned media, content marketing and digital visibility
Provide senior strategic guidance on messaging, positioning and media narratives
Identify opportunities to elevate clients’ visibility across financial, fintech and capital markets audiences
Provide oversight and support on press materials including announcements, bylines, contributed content and media pitches
Partner closely with Forefront’s media relations, content, digital and design teams to execute client programs
Ensure strong coordination across disciplines so campaigns deliver consistent messaging and measurable impact

Requirements

5–10 years of experience within a marketing and/or PR agency or similar firm serving financial services, fintech or capital markets clients
Proven experience managing senior-level client relationships and acting as a strategic advisor
Strong understanding of how modern financial institutions and fintech firms use earned media, content, brand and digital marketing to achieve business goals
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into effective communications programs
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confident editor and reviewer
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities at agency pace
Strong leadership presence with a collaborative, coaching mindset
Ability to influence outcomes through insight, credibility and relationship-building
Digitally fluent, with comfort leveraging analytics, reporting and emerging AI tools for efficiency and insight

Preferred

Experience working with fintech and financial services clients is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (100% of employee premium covered by Forefront)
401(k) plan with 4% employer match
Generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays
Parental leave
Flexible work arrangement (up to 3 days/week WFH)
Monthly wellness and personal technology stipends ($50 each)
Commuter benefits
Professional development reimbursement
Weekly company lunch and fully stocked office pantry

Forefront Communications Group Inc.

Forefront is an award-winning strategic communications firm — part PR, part content, part digital marketing, part creative — that is laser-focused on propelling fintech and capital markets firms to the forefront.

Founded in 2016

New York, New York, USA

18 employees (3 in marketing)

www.forefrontcomms.com