Account Director, Theater

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $125K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead client services across multiple accounts, steering strategy, relationships, budgets, and cross‑department collaboration to deliver integrated campaigns and measurable results.

  • Own and manage client relationships and projects across accounts
  • Drive strategy, planning, and accountability with reporting
  • Lead team to achieve margins and profitability

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main point of contact for key clients, ensuring client satisfaction and retention across all projects for which you are responsible
  • Manage ongoing client projects, translating briefs into action, monitor progress throughout the agency, and ensure delivery of desired results
  • Deliver sound campaign strategy and planning across multiple accounts
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships between the Client Services team and other departments, to build consensus and support
  • Encourage the Client Services team to strive for accountability, to measure results and report to clients across all aspects of the integrated campaign
  • Drive the team to deliver outstanding client service by anticipating, recognizing, and meeting client needs and provide the best value for money in terms of cost/advice
  • Collaborate with other Account Directors to facilitate meetings and promote best practices
  • Manage project finances to meet budgetary goals and ensure overall profitability
  • Providing forecasts for the agency’s pipeline
  • Ensure weekly billing takes place on all accounts

Requirements

  • Bring 7 - 10 years of professional experience in an Advertising or Marketing role, ideally servicing the entertainment industry
  • Knowledge and understanding of cross-platform advertising campaigns
  • A commitment to deliver strategic, innovative, and effective integrated campaigns for our clients
  • The ability to lead and inspire both clients and colleagues to deliver the best work
  • A collaborative approach to problem solving and trouble shooting
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present information clearly
  • Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships and deliver against client needs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Social Networking platforms

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
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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)

Salaries

Posted range

$100K/yr – $125K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
63 (23% of company)
Median Career Experience
6 years
Median Tenure
1.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.9%
Direct
51%
Referral
7.5%
Social
7.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~270
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Account Director, Theater

AKA US · New York City, NY · Hybrid