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DKC · 6 hours ago

Account Director - Brand Communications Team

positionNYC Metro Area
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$80K/yr - $110K/yr
date6+ years exp

DKC is one of the country’s most innovative independent communications agencies, and they are seeking a trailblazing Account Director. The role requires a creative thinker and business strategist to deliver excellent client service, guide strategic thinking, and manage media relationships across accounts.

Communications InfrastructureContentPublic Relations

Responsibilities

Delivers excellent client service as the main client lead across accounts, and hybrid, bi-coastal teams
Confidentially guide strategic thinking and advise clients on key decision-making, lead client communications and calls
Builds and oversees execution of strategy and deliverables
Maintains and develops significant media and industry relationships
Has the skills to successfully launch products and brand experiences with events, trips and sampling
Understands NYC media and cultural calendar landscapes
Strong writing skills
Understands emerging trends, distills insights and brings new, creative ideas to the forefront
Has excellent project management skills – an over communicator and multi-tasker ensuring quality control with teams, client and agency management across various projects and accounts
Has a strong attention to detail
Excited to mentor, manage and grow staff
Focused on personal development and constant growth to hone skills in strategy, media, digital and integrated marketing

Qualification

Client serviceMedia relationshipsStrategic thinkingProject managementWriting skillsMentoringAttention to detailCreativityCommunication

Required

Delivers excellent client service as the main client lead across accounts, and hybrid, bi-coastal teams
6-10 years' experience working at a PR agency and/or an in-house communications team
Confidentially guide strategic thinking and advise clients on key decision-making, lead client communications and calls
Builds and oversees execution of strategy and deliverables
Maintains and develops significant media and industry relationships
Has the skills to successfully launch products and brand experiences with events, trips and sampling
Understands NYC media and cultural calendar landscapes
Strong writing skills
Understands emerging trends, distills insights and brings new, creative ideas to the forefront
Has excellent project management skills – an over communicator and multi-tasker ensuring quality control with teams, client and agency management across various projects and accounts
Has a strong attention to detail
Excited to mentor, manage and grow staff
Focused on personal development and constant growth to hone skills in strategy, media, digital and integrated marketing

Preferred

A background in hospitality, luxury, consumer packaged goods and lifestyle products communications preferred

Benefits

401K match
Cell phone reimbursement
An unlimited vacation and sick day policy
The latest technology for all digital natives

Company

DKC

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DKC specializes in helping their clients achieve their business objectives by strategically shaping and impacting the news cycle.
dateFounded in 1991
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://dkcnews.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2024-09-17Acquired

Leadership Team

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Matthew Traub
Chief Operating Officer
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Joanne Fryer
Chief People Officer
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