Associate Director

The One Nine Three Group (193) is a boutique advisory firm that specializes in protecting and enhancing the reputation of businesses and their leadership. We treat reputation as a tangible asset that can be actively managed to support business objectives. 193’s US headquarters is on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, with a summer office in East Hampton. The firm is wholly owned by its founders, Zach Siegel and Matthew Freud. We enjoy long-term client partnerships built on intellectually honest, evidence-based, and commercially grounded counsel. This approach has earned us the trust of leaders at some of the world's largest corporations and most significant pools of private capital. We regularly work on briefs that cross borders, shape markets, and lead news cycles. Since our founding in 2019, 193 has grown into a respected name in corporate reputation. We are now entering our next phase of growth and building the right team to match our ambitions. This Associate Director role is central to that next chapter. 193 is a member of Freuds Group, a network of strategy, creative, and content agencies founded by Matthew Freud in 1985. Position Summary The Associate Director role is the first step on 193’s senior leadership track. This person will help lead client programs, manage and mentor junior team members, and work directly with partner-level colleagues on corporate affairs and financial communications mandates. This is a client-facing role for someone who is ready to take ownership of programs and contribute directly to the firm’s growth. Responsibilities Lead client accounts, taking accountability for the strategy, execution, and outcomes of every program. Advise clients directly, drawing on a deep understanding of their business, competitive position, and commercial priorities. Build communications plans that advance clients’ business goals and protect their reputations. Identify opportunities and risks before they surface and recommend a clear course of action. Guide clients through complex and sensitive situations, working with senior colleagues to shape and execute the response. Direct media strategies by fostering relationships with journalists and advisors. Prepare clients for earnings calls, investor days, and other high-visibility moments. Contribute to business development by winning new clients, growing existing accounts, and raising 193’s public profile. Mentor junior colleagues, overseeing their workload and holding the entire team to consistently high standards. Own quality control for client deliverables before they reach 193’s partners or clients. Track and report on program performance, proactively suggesting strategy adjustments based on results. Qualifications 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, financial communications, or a related advisory field, at an agency or in-house. Demonstrable track record leading several client accounts and advising C-suite or board-level leaders directly. Experience supporting capital markets transactions, executive visibility programs, and/or organizational change moments in a communications capacity. Strong writing and editing skills that translate to creating integral client-facing materials (board memos, Q&As, talking points, etc.) with minimal supervision. Proven ability to build communications plans and advise clients through high stakes or sensitive situations. Experience managing personnel or teams, organizing their workloads for optimal efficiency. Direct experience winning or growing client business. Active relationships with business journalists and/or industry contacts that can translate into earned media coverage or informed advice. Comfort using AI tools as part of research, monitoring, and other relevant workflows. Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where structure is more streamlined than at large agencies. Cross-industry experience preferred, particularly in consumer and technology sectors. Backgrounds in banking, law, compliance, or consulting also welcome. *This role is based in New York. Applicants must have the right to work in the USA. If your right to work is time-limited, please tell us when it ends in your application. Salary Range: $100,000–$150,000 annually; The Associate Director title encompasses a range of experience and responsibility levels within the firm. Compensation within the stated range will reflect the successful candidate's experience, qualifications, and anticipated scope of responsibilities, including their level of autonomy and leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr