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Burrell Communications · 4 days ago

Account Director - Freelance

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$50/hr - $50/hr

5+ years exp

Burrell Communications Group is a creative agency focused on amplifying culture and storytelling. They are seeking an Account Director to lead client relationships and ensure the delivery of culturally grounded work that aligns with client missions. The role involves strategic oversight, project management, and cross-team collaboration to maintain project momentum and quality.

AdvertisingCreative AgencyPublic Relations

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for the client, building trust through responsiveness, clarity, and cultural fluency

Translate client goals into actionable strategic recommendations and culturally grounded creative briefs that guide integrated campaigns and content

Partner with Strategy and Creative to ensure all work reflects Black audience insights, aligns with the client’s values, and maintains brand integrity

Oversee timelines, scopes, budgets, and deliverables across all workstreams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within the 12-month contract parameters

Lead status meetings, track tasks, and ensure cross-functional alignment between Creative, Strategy, Production, and external partners

Monitor hours, budgets, and financial projections; support scoping and manage change orders as priorities evolve

Review deliverables for accuracy, cultural resonance, and strategic alignment before they are shared with the client

Prepare team members, frame narratives, and guide feedback cycles during all client presentations and reviews

Identify roadblocks early, communicate impacts clearly, and implement solutions to maintain project momentum

Champion a positive team culture by facilitating transparent communication, providing clear feedback, and ensuring all workstreams operate smoothly and cohesively

Qualification

Integrated marketing managementClient relationship managementProject managementCreative development processCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

5–8 years of experience managing integrated marketing programs across digital, social, broadcast, and content-driven channels; agency experience preferred

Strong client and relationship leader with experience collaborating across internal teams, external partners, and senior stakeholders

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate strategy, feedback, and next steps in both written and verbal formats

Deep understanding of the creative development and production process, from briefing through delivery

Effective project manager with proven ability to oversee timelines, budgets, scopes, and multiple concurrent workstreams

Skilled team leader and mentor who can motivate, guide, and support cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments

Adaptable problem solver with strong organizational and analytical skills, able to navigate change, constraints, and tight deadlines

Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships, including clients, vendors, and agency partners, with the ability to build consensus and drive alignment