What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Director position at Version 2.0 Communications (V2)?
Are you creative, hungry for professional challenges and growth, and eager to learn from the best in the communications profession? If the answer is yes, then V2 Communications is where you belong.
V2 Communications is an integrated communications firm that works exclusively with technology companies focused on the B2B, healthcare, and climate sectors—from upstarts to publicly traded companies. Our clients want to have an outsized impact on business, humanity, or the planet through their innovations. They want to be iconic brands, and V2 creates integrated communications strategies that shape their markets and make them market leaders.
V2 wants to redefine what people typically think about most “PR agencies.” We are business consultants who specialize in communications. We are strategic partners to our clients, and the best place for our employees to build careers. No matter your role at V2, we focus on fostering a strong culture, strengthening relationships amongst colleagues, supporting employee wellbeing, and advancing people in their careers.
Collaborative
At V2, we sink or swim as a team. We are true partners to our clients and work as counselors, not order takers.
Tenacious
We are not intimidated by a challenge. Walls are meant to be scaled—so we don’t settle for the status quo.
Curious
We channel curiosity into creative ideas. We strive to know more—not just about our work and clients, but about the world around us.
Confident
Experienced, smart and thoughtful—we give the best counsel because we understand our clients, their goals and the bigger picture.
Transparent
We own our successes—and our failures. Honesty and communicativeness are everything, and we are clear on how an individual’s work contributes to the client, the agency and themselves.
Real
We’re human. Our current jobs don’t define us—neither does our latest win or misstep. Above all else, we are dependable, trustworthy and get the job done.
We know that the employee experience matters to hire and retain the best and brightest people in the industry. See a snapshot of some of the benefits and perks extended to all V2ers to support wellbeing both at and outside of the workplace.
- Summer and Flex Fridays for year-round flexibility
- A day off for your birthday
- 11-12 holidays
- A flexible work week around the December holidays
- Anniversary-based programs to provide employees with additional time off based on their number of years working at the agency
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision and disability insurance
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- 401k plan with 3% safe harbor contribution
- Sick and mental health days
- Commuter benefit program
- Fully paid V2 cell phone
- Gym club/wellness membership monthly reimbursements
- Headspace membership
- Employee referral bonuses
- Continuous mentorship program and development opportunities
- Onboarding buddy program for all hires
- Quarterly and annual employee recognition awards
- Hybrid work environment
- Summer outing and holiday party
- Dog-friendly office
- Weekly catered lunches at the office
- Healthy snacks and ample drink options, including a Bevi at the office
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Account Director
An Account Director at Version 2.0 Communications is responsible for managing the overall health, activity and profitability of client programs. Working with V2 leadership, the Account Director helps to craft strategic programs and provides ad hoc counsel to clients on a wide range of topics.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
– Independently managing day-to-day/monthly/quarterly account activity, with eye toward quality/client and strategy alignment
– Working with account leadership to manage account health and happiness with a sense of overall firm context
– Participating in firm networking and playing an active role in new business pitches and meetings
– Identifying opportunities for organic growth and working with account leadership to propose and close opportunities
– Participating in account staff development
To be considered for this role, you must have:
– A minimum of 8-10 years of experience, some of which must have been at an agency servicing B2B tech clients
– A Bachelor’s in marketing/communications
This role is based in our Boston office and will be required to work in office at least twice a week, depending on client and team needs.
To apply for this job, send cover letter and resume to hr2@v2comms.com.
