617MediaGroup: Account Manager

617MediaGroup: Account Manager

LOCATION

NY|MA|DC|CA|IL

SALARY

$75128 - $80434

HEALTHCARE

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

COMPANY

617MediaGroup

DEPARTMENT

Communications

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Other

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Departmental Staff Manager (overseeing staff within a specific department, and/or reporting to a Department Director. Ex: Deputy Data Director, Regional Organizing Director, GOTV Director)

JOB DESCRIPTION

617MediaGroup, one of the fastest-growing progressive communications agencies in the U.S., is looking for an Account Manager to join our growing team. At 617MediaGroup, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We believe that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. Who we are: We’re veteran campaigners, communicators, designers, strategists, storytellers, and web developers. We love what we do. We’re results-driven. And we only work with clients we believe in. What we do: We move public opinion. We win tough fights. We tell stories simply, and with maximum impact. We offer comprehensive communication services: from earned media to paid, from digital strategy to eye-catching design. Websites. Video. We do it all for the benefit of our clients’ social justice causes and campaigns. What you'll be doing: The Account Manager (Client Service/Partnership Development hybrid) will be responsible for the following duties, in addition to others, as assigned at the discretion of the President, Managing Director, the Division Leader, or other designated supervisors/managers. These duties are subject to updates at the discretion of the President and Managing Director, at any time. Ideal candidates have five years of experience in cause-based marketing or sales, a passion for policy and social justice, deep familiarity or experience within the Labor Movement such as working with unions or related entities. The candidate should have a positive, can‑do attitude, demonstrate exceptional multi‑tasking and detail‑oriented capabilities. Strong writing skills are a must and there will be a written skills test as part of the application process for finalists. Candidates must demonstrate a working knowledge of integrated marketing campaigns and how various PR, marketing, advertising, and digital tactics can fit together to ensure success for clients. This position will require following rigorous systems for client and prospective client follow‑up. This position will require rigorous project management skills. This position will be based in Newton, MA, New York, NY, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, or Chicago, IL. Client Management Problem solver Clients receive a response within 2 hours Develop and track work plans Take detailed notes in internal meetings, as well as client calls and meetings, in the absence of an Account Executive Ensures all to‑dos are logged into Basecamp within the same business day Leads on coordinating assignments, including assigning to‑do’s, liaising w/ vendors, receiving necessary approvals, and ensuring tasks are completed and deadlines are met without exception Prepares agendas for client meetings and sends to the client once approved by SAM Prepares a material presentation of recent and upcoming work for client meetings and calls Sends recap / to‑dos following client meetings Developing Strategy Ability to turn strategy into a detailed work plan Proactively offer tactical ideas Writing / Press / Websites Provides strong drafts that are carefully proofread and error‑free Ensures press lists are developed and maintained Digital platforms included in scope (client website, social, blog, campaign pages) are updated proactively, systematically with relevant content, events, press releases, press clips, and more Consumer of news Ensures clips are identified and circulated to clients in real time Advertising Ensure all client advertising plans stay on schedule and deliver results through well‑written and visually appealing content Work with team members including designers to ensure reports are produced in a timely way for clients on the outcome of advertising expenditures, or on upcoming advertising plans as‑needed Marketing and Partnership Development Collaborate on proposals and case studies for business development Create business agreements and scopes of work for potential clients Draft presentations, proposals, scopes and budgets that conform with Agency boilerplate whenever possible Work team to manage the Agency’s HubSpot account Assist with coordinating meetings with potential clients Research conventions, events and other opportunities for 617MediaGroup to present as experts and thought leaders within the industry Represent the Agency at trades shows and industry networking events, as needed Participate in PD meetings Staff Management Manages Account Executives and Interns to develop their skills and expand staff capacity, as assigned Internal Adhere to file server and agency system protocols Consistently and rigorously tracks time Has all materials printed or onscreen prepared before the start of every internal, client, and partnership development meeting All employees in this position are expected to retain a valid driver’s license and a purchased or leased automobile for personal transportation to work events with a valid inspection sticker. If this expectation will create an unmitigable hardship, and you would like to request an exemption, please note that in your cover letter. The current minimum starting salary offer for this position is $71,893. Starting salary offer amounts are furnished at the discretion of the agency with adherence to contractually guaranteed minimum pay rates and are also based on the relevant experience level of the applicant and agency hiring needs. 617MediaGroup is proud to be a union shop and 617MediaGroup employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees of 617MediaGroup enjoy robust opportunities for professional and financial growth and advancement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Job Post