Account Strategist (Paid Media Preferred)

Account Strategist

We are a modern marketing collective built for scale, efficiency, and impact. As the parent company, Agital supports three specialized go-to-market agenciesGo Fish Digital, REQ, and WDGwith shared infrastructure, advanced technology, and deeply experienced people, allowing each brand to do its best work. Go Fish Digital makes the complex simple and the simple powerful by uniting strategy, creative, media, and SEO into one seamless engine for growth. REQ connects storytelling, technology, creativity, and digital strategy so ambitious organizations can own what's next. WDG designs and builds enterprise web experiences that connect with diverse audiences and help organizations adapt to rapid technological change. Together, we operate as one strong, collaborative ecosystem, backed by smart systems, AI-powered capabilities, and a culture of curiosity, where people can grow their careers while shaping how ambitious brands grow in the world.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Account Strategist to support the execution and performance of client marketing programs. This role plays a key part in managing day-to-day account needs, coordinating across internal teams, and contributing to performance-driven strategies.

The ideal candidate is confident managing multiple priorities, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to bring structure and clarity to evolving client needs.

Please note that this role is hybrid (remote and in-person) and our office is located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in account management, marketing, or related field
• Agency experience preferred
• Working knowledge of paid media (search, social, programmatic, traditional) preferred
• Experience supporting multi-channel campaigns and client relationships

Key Responsibilities

Client Communication & Support

• Serve as a day-to-day client contact, managing routine communication, follow-ups, and requests with minimal oversight
• Build strong working relationships through consistent, reliable execution and communication
• Lead portions of client meetings (status updates, reporting walk-throughs) with support from senior team members
• Ensure all client deliverables and requests are clearly communicated and followed through, even as priorities shift

Account & Project Ownership

• Own execution of project timelines, deliverables, and workflows across assigned workstreams
• Maintain and update key account documents (status reports, trackers, timelines) with accuracy
• Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring deadlines are met in dynamic environments
• Proactively identify risks to timelines or deliverables and escalate when needed
• Support budget and scope tracking at a project level
• Support tasks and project timelines in project management software (ClickUp)

Performance & Strategic Support

• Begin to connect performance results to campaign strategy and client goals
• Contribute to building reports and presentations, including drafting insights and recommendations
• Partner with media and analytics teams to ensure data is accurate and actionable

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with media, creative, and analytics teams to ensure aligned execution across channels
• Develop project, creative, and media briefs with increasing independence
• Communicate client feedback clearly and ensure it is reflected in deliverables
• Help ensure internal teams are aligned on priorities, timelines, and expectations
• Bring organization and clarity across teams when multiple inputs, timelines, or priorities are in play

Quality Assurance & Execution

• Review deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with strategy
• Ensure feedback and updates are implemented correctly and efficiently
• Take ownership of assigned workstreams and ensure high-quality output
• Maintain attention to detail while managing a high volume of deliverables and timelines

Growth & Development

• Continue developing a stronger understanding of marketing strategy, performance metrics, and paid media channels
• Demonstrate ability to "connect the dots" between execution and outcomes
• Take initiative in identifying improvements and contributing ideas to the team
• Actively seek feedback and apply it to improve performance and impact

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to stay organized and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Clear and confident communication and presentation skills
• Ability to analyze data and identify meaningful insights (with guidance)
• Working knowledge of marketing KPIs and performance drivers
• Strong attention to detail and accountability for assigned work
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a calm, problem-solving approach under pressure

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• You can manage day-to-day account needs independently with minimal oversight
• You bring structure and organization to complex or evolving projects
• Deliverables are consistently on time, accurate, and well-coordinated
• You contribute to performance insights and recommendations, not just reporting
• You are beginning to think strategically, understanding the "why" behind the work
• Clients and internal teams see you as a reliable and steady partner, even during busy or shifting periods