Account Director, Earned Media

New York City, NY (On-site)

$100K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead senior media relations programs for consumer brands, shaping earned-first strategies, mentoring teams, and guiding cross-disciplinary work across client programs.

  • Lead senior media relations and advisory across integrated client teams
  • Shape communications strategies and earned-first media programs for consumer brands
  • Mentor team members and drive cross-disciplinary collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • As an Account Director, you will serve as a senior media relations lead and trusted advisor across integrated client teams.
  • You will shape communications strategies, develop earned-first approaches and lead media programs that drive results for consumer brands.
  • You’ll bring a strong understanding of the consumer media landscape and the ability to identify news cycles, cultural moments and emerging trends that create opportunities for clients.
  • You’ll also play an important role in developing and mentoring team members, managing significant workstreams, connecting teams across disciplines and contributing to the growth of Current Global’s consumer media relations business.
  • You’ll be joining a collaborative, energetic team that works hard, brings big ideas to the table and genuinely has fun doing it.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of public relations and communications experience, with a strong focus on consumer communications and earned media; agency experience preferred
  • Proven experience developing and executing integrated, earned-first media campaigns
  • Strong understanding of consumer media, cultural trends and the broader media ecosystem
  • Experience working across earned, social, influencer and other integrated communications channels
  • BA or BS in Communications or a related field
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Current Global

Through cultural insight, strategy and creativity, Current Global helps brands connect with the people who matter most—meeting them where they are with what they value. By keeping our fingers on the pulse and designing stories that align with culture, society, and the speed of today’s modern media landscape, we inspire audiences to share, co-create, and champion your brand. Our earned-first, culturally-led approach drives love, loyalty, and advocacy, turning audiences into passionate supporters who promote, invest in, and amplify your brand’s impact and help to build your business. At Current Global, we spark meaningful connections.

Founded in 2011
Chicago, Illinois, USA
169 employees (46 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$100K/yr – $130K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
38 (22% of company)
Median Tenure
8.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.4%
Direct
47.5%
Referral
11.1%
Social
5.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~169
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Account Director, Earned Media

Current Global · New York City, NY · On-site