Account Director, Attractions & Destinations at AKA US | New York, USA | $95K/yr – $120K/yr

AKA US

Account Director, Attractions & Destinations

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$95K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead high-level client relationships and cross-channel campaigns for attractions and destinations, guiding strategic discussions and performance with executive stakeholders.

Own senior-client partnerships and cross-team campaign leadership
Must-have: 5–7 years in advertising/media with senior-role experience
Standout: growth-minded, collaborative leader who can drive new business opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead high-profile client relationships
Serve as a senior strategic partner to attractions and destination clients, building trusted relationships with executive-level stakeholders while confidently leading conversations around strategy, media investment, campaign performance, and business objectives.
Drive integrated campaign leadership
Oversee complex, cross-platform campaigns from strategy through execution, partnering closely with Media, Creative, Business Intelligence, and Production teams to ensure work is smart, seamless, and effective.
Be deeply fluent in digital performance
Translate campaign data into actionable business insights. You should be comfortable discussing media KPIs, audience targeting, attribution, optimization strategy, pacing, and performance trends at both a strategic and tactical level.
Operate as a hands-on team leader
This role requires someone who is willing to dive into the details — reviewing plans, troubleshooting challenges, managing timelines, building presentations and helping teams solve problems in real time when needed.
Lead with confidence and collaboration
Guide internal teams with clarity, accountability, and positivity. We value leaders who elevate the work, remain solutions-oriented under pressure, and foster a highly collaborative, low-ego culture.
Help grow the business
Play an active role in identifying organic growth opportunities, contributing to pitches and new business initiatives, and helping AKA continue expanding its presence across the attractions, destinations, and cultural sectors.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role, in advertising, media, marketing, or client services, ideally within tourism, destinations, entertainment, or hospitality
A strong understanding of integrated marketing with deep fluency across digital media channels and performance marketing
Comfortable discussing campaign performance metrics, optimization strategies, audience behavior, and media effectiveness in detail with both clients and internal teams
A confident communicator and presenter who can command a room, navigate challenging conversations, and build credibility with senior stakeholders
Highly collaborative with a team-first mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed
Equal parts strategic thinker and operational doer — able to zoom out to see the big picture while staying close to execution
Calm, adaptable, and solutions-oriented in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities
Entrepreneurial and growth-minded, with enthusiasm for contributing to new business opportunities and agency growth
Someone who values curiosity, accountability, kindness, and collaboration

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare & dental – 100% employer-paid for employees
Generous PTO policy, plus ½-day Summer Fridays to make the most of sunny days
Hybrid work model – a balance of in-office collaboration (minimum three days per week) and flexibility
Continuous growth & learning – annual Training & Development fund to sharpen your skills
Financial wellness perks – student loan repayment or tuition assistance based on tenure
Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks to support growing families
Sabbatical opportunities – recharge and return inspired with paid time off for long-term employees
A pet-friendly office – because great ideas come with great company

AKA US

We’re a fully integrated creative and media agency born out of the world of culture and entertainment.We combine the art of design and storytelling with the science of data and technology to respond to the complex challenges brands face in today's fragmented landscape.Our work is about your audience and what gets them going. It’s about big ideas and real results. In real time.In a nutshell, we put the entertainment in advertising—creating experiences, brands, content, and campaigns that people actually seek out, enjoy, and share.

Founded in 2008

USA

270 employees (95 in marketing)

aka.nyc