Account Director, Corporate

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Account Director, Corporate</strong></p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">5W is seeking a dynamic Account Director to support our growing Corporate practice. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned agency professional who can hit the ground running.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">The ideal candidate brings agency experience with corporate clients — spanning financial services, technology, sustainability/ESG, and beyond — along with sharp media instincts, expert pitching skills, and superior account and time management. You'll thrive here if you're driven, entrepreneurial, and committed to exceeding expectations: at 5W, that's the recipe for success.</p>
<p><strong>Here’s what you’ll be doing:</strong></p>
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<li>Act as primary contact to clients, continually fostering client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource and counselor to clients.</li>
<li>Overseeing and implementing strategic communications programming</li>
<li>Executive creative campaigns and brand partnerships</li>
<li>Manage and delegate responsibilities of daily workflow of multiple accounts.</li>
<li>Communicate account status to agency management regularly.</li>
<li>Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing materials particularly presentations, program plans and media strategies.</li>
<li>Provide strategic guidance to clients and team members on an ongoing basis; anticipate and address clients’ needs.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot media, team, or strategy problems as they arise; seek senior management input when appropriate.</li>
<li>Motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.</li>
<li>Strive to develop the best communication and presentation skills possible to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and others.</li>
<li>Conduct and lead monthly conference calls and meetings with clients</li>
<li>Provide guidance and leadership to team members on effective pitching, team issues, account workflow and general account issues.</li>
<li>Participate in the development of materials for new business opportunities including timelines, proposals, business decks and case studies; assist in generating new business leads.</li>
<li>Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients.</li>
<li>Misc. research, duties and projects as required.</li>
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<p><strong>Here’s what you have:</strong></p>
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<li>S/B.A in Public Relations or related field</li>
<li>At least 6 years of PR agency experience, specifically working with corporate clients</li>
<li>Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Strong leadership and motivation skills</li>
<li>Proven client relations, management and supervisory skills</li>
<li>Creative and energetic personality</li>
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<p><strong>Why you'll love working here:</strong></p>
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<li>Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits & wellness programs including partnership with ClassPass!</li>
<li>Flexible PTO</li>
<li>Summer Fridays and Winter, Spring, and Fall Fridays too!</li>
<li>Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance</li>
<li>Expanded parental leave and family planning support</li>
<li>Continuous learning through “5W University” and development initiatives</li>
<li>Student Loan Reimbursement</li>
<li>Professional Development Support</li>
<li>Exclusive access to season tickets for pro sports teams along with Broadway shows, and more!</li>
<li>Charitable giving, including matching donations</li>
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