Account Director, One Horizon (Temp)

Account DirectorONE is Horizon Media's full-service creative agency, named Best Small Agency of the Year (MUSE) three times in a row. The agency's mission is to elevate brands from short-lived fame to long-lasting impact by going to culture first to find one meaning. ONE's full-service offering spans Brand Identity & Strategy, Comms Planning, Creative Concept through Development, and Account Leadership. Additional specialized areas of expertise include Multicultural and Audio/Podcasts. The agency has a growing roster of iconic brands from Materne North America, United Health Care, Mionetto / Freixenet, and Fisher Investments, among others. The agency is headquartered in New York.The Account Director is responsible for overseeing the health and growth of key client relationships while ensuring high-quality work is delivered across all initiatives. They play a key role in achieving client brand objectives, supporting strategy development, and managing cross-functional teams to drive success. The Account Director brings strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills and reports to the Group Account Director or SVP of Client Services (TBD).What You'll Do25% - Client Relationship Management35% - Business & Strategic Planning40% - Project Oversight & ExecutionClient & Relationship ManagementFoster strong, trusting relationships with day-to-day and senior-level clients by deeply understanding their business needsMaintain consistent client satisfaction and contribute to organic account growthHelp define client expectations and align deliverables with business objectivesEnsure timely delivery of projects while managing changing priorities and deadlinesCollaborate with internal departments and external partners to deliver integrated solutionsSupport the identification of opportunities for organic growth and prepare proposals for incremental workAct as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure a smooth workflowEscalate issues to leadership when appropriate, offering potential solutionsAccount & Project ManagementOversee the daily management and execution of client work, ensuring quality and strategic alignmentTranslate client goals into actionable plans and guide teams in delivering those plansMonitor project timelines, scopes, and budgets, keeping work on track and within scopePartner with strategic leads to shape client presentations and deliverablesWork closely with internal teams to troubleshoot challenges and drive forward momentumContribute to annual planning and forecasting efforts for client accountsTeam Leadership & CollaborationSupervise junior team members (e.g., Account Managers, Account Executives) and help guide their developmentProvide ongoing feedback and mentorship to support team growthEncourage a collaborative, inclusive, and productive team environmentDelegate responsibilities effectively while ensuring overall quality and accuracyPartner with cross-functional leads across strategy, creative, media, and analyticsProfessional DevelopmentStay informed on industry trends, client categories, and marketing innovationsParticipate in agency learning opportunities and share learnings with peers and teamContribute to agency culture and bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to the tableWho You AreA strategic thinker and relationship-builderComfortable owning client conversations and projects from start to finishAn effective communicator—both written and verbal—with strong presentation skillsCollaborative and adaptable with a team-first mentalityExperienced in managing and mentoring junior talentComfortable navigating deadlines, shifting priorities, and feedback loopsCurious about the broader industry and committed to ongoing learningA champion of inclusion and diverse perspectives in the workplaceBilingual English / Spanish is a plus but not required.Salary Range: $2,884.61 to $3,750.00 a week. A successful applicant's actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity.The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.