What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Director, Strategic Communications position at Marathon Strategies LLC?
Marathon Strategies is an independent communications and research firm that helps corporations, industry associations, coalitions, brands, and nonprofits realize their organizational goals and manage complex reputational challenges.
Marathon’s strength is rooted in developing high-quality, research-driven content at speed and then delivering it to target audiences to effectively shape public discussions of our clients and their issues. We create and deliver content across any platform, from traditional earned media to original videos, infographics, and paid media that can be digitally disseminated and shared on social media. Our clients work with us because we are established but nimble in our approach, operating at speed but with intelligence and thoughtful counsel. Our team works at Marathon because we are intellectually stimulated by our coworkers, energized and challenged by our client work and valued for the unique perspectives that we each bring to the firm. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Albany and team members around the country.
We are looking for an energetic Account Director with an entrepreneurial spirit to help drive and execute public affairs and communications initiatives for a diverse portfolio of corporate, nonprofit and political clients. This position will be operating remotely but could be based out of the firm's DC office.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and a strategic thinker well-versed in politics and news who can help drive sophisticated public affairs and corporate communications campaigns. You will have worked in a public affairs or public relations agency, news organization, political campaign or industry association. You will also have a network of relationships with national media, possess excellent writing skills, and be resourceful, enthusiastic and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Account Director Responsibilities :
Client Management
- Acts as the key day-to-day point of contact and strategic lead for assigned clients.
- Implements strategic communication initiatives and programs
- Develops client work plans, plays critical role in the day to day management of timelines and deliverables
- Prepares initial versions of internal and client communications, prep for client calls, meetings, etc while providing regular updates to senior management
- Understands environment in which client operates
Copy Content Creation
Team Management
New Business Development
Personal / Interpersonal and Work Ethic
Job Requirements :