Account Director - Corporate Reputation and Brand Purpose

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$113K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead corporate communications for We. with end-to-end ownership of client strategy, storytelling, and team development across agriculture, sustainability, and business media.

  • Own client strategy and execution across projects and cycles.
  • Develop and mentor teams while guiding staffing and onboarding.
  • Drive new business and thought leadership through proposals and presentations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build genuine relationships with senior media and influencers, listen for useful feedback and spot opportunities for clients.
  • Shape and share compelling stories and pitches across earned and owned channels, drawing on your experience with business, agriculture and sustainability media.
  • Be a steady, thoughtful partner to clients—offering clear counsel, staying a step ahead and building relationships that last.
  • Work with clients to set clear communications goals, then lead the strategy and execution across projects, launches, events and news cycles.
  • Keep the work moving by managing timelines, deliverables, budgets, resources and day-to-day coordination across clients, contractors and Studio partners.
  • Turn research, data and industry knowledge into useful recommendations, fresh opportunities and clear takeaways for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Make sure reporting for high-profile communications work is accurate, useful and ready for senior audiences.
  • Help junior team members grow through clear guidance, thoughtful feedback and hands-on support, while managing the development and performance of direct reports.
  • Pitch in on staffing, utilization, hiring and onboarding, and know when to bring senior leaders into the conversation.
  • Bring your ideas to new business, marketing and thought leadership—from drafting proposals and content to helping lead presentations.

Requirements

  • - You bring 5–7+ years of experience in communications, marketing or media—ideally in an agency or relevant industry—including 4+ years of management experience.
  • - You know the media landscape and stay current on emerging trends, with experience in business, agriculture and sustainability media.
  • - You’re an organized project manager who is comfortable coordinating day to day with clients, contractors and Studio or creative partners.
  • - Experience with sustainability, ESG, CSR, social impact or related corporate reporting would be a real plus.
  • - You’ve used AI and modern analytics to support communications programs.
  • - Experience in agriculture, food, financial services or purpose-led communications is helpful.
  • - Demonstrated ability to gather, abstract, and apply insights to strategic recommendations based on research and industry knowledge.
  • - Exceptional presentation and consulting skills, including experience delivering high-stakes presentations to executive audiences.
  • - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and persuasive messaging.
  • - Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred

  • - Ability to work more than 40 hours per week as needed.
  • - Experience supporting agriculture, food, financial services, sustainability, or purpose-led corporate communications programs.
  • - Experience developing sustainability, ESG, CSR, social impact, or annual reporting communications.
  • - Experience pitching new business and developing teams or capabilities from the ground up.
  • - Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations.
  • - Ability to travel occasionally, up to 20%.
  • - Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

  • - Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • - Pretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSA
  • - Generous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal Days
  • - Short & Long-Term Disability, paid by company
  • - Parental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parent
  • - Caregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health condition
  • - Community Engagement, up to 24 hours
  • - Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year
  • - Support with home office equipment
  • - Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
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We. Communications

3.2 Glassdoor

We. is a global communications agency helping brands navigate an ever-changing world. We’ve spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, translating new innovations into meaningful experiences that connect with people. As change accelerates and expectations evolve, we use our expertise to help brands communicate through complexity to drive connection, understanding and progress. We offer a range of solutions with this in mind, across diverse industries, audiences and stakeholders.

Founded in 1983
Bellevue, Washington, USA
1.8K employees (307 in marketing)
40% recommend to a friend
67% CEO approval

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$113K/yr – $130K/yr

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Account Director - Corporate Reputation and Brand Purpose

We. Communications · New York City, NY · Hybrid