Account Manager

The Shipyard

. Manage the daily workflow of assigned clients under the direction of an Account Supervisor or Account Director .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client relationships and executing paid media campaigns across digital and traditional channels. Proven ability to analyze performance, optimize strategies, and coordinate project workflows effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Client Relationship ManagementPaid Media Campaign ManagementProject CoordinationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Media Campaign PlanningPerformance AnalysisBudget TrackingProject Brief CreationReporting Dashboard Coordination

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAttention to DetailTime ManagementProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Digital MediaTraditional MediaClient Business ReviewsCompetitive AnalysisCross-Functional Teamwork

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the daily workflow of assigned clients under the direction of an Account Supervisor or Account Director
Manage client and internal team relationships
Plan and manage paid media campaigns across digital and traditional channels
Analyze and optimize paid media performance
Research industry trends and competitive data
Support creative concepting and execution
Support production across TV, digital, radio, and web
Provide direction based on client business objectives and results
Support competitive reviews, annual account planning, and client business reviews
Coordinate project estimates and obtain client signatures
Track approved estimates, monthly billing, budgets, and talent usage
Review billing packets and identify scope changes
Serve as primary client contact and foster trusted relationships
Partner with Program Managers from project identification through final delivery
Coordinate meeting materials, resources, presentations, and internal documentation
Take detailed meeting notes and communicate decisions and action items
Write Executional Briefs and contribute to Media Briefs
Manage client feedback, revisions, and approvals
Review deliverables against objectives, brand standards, and media specifications
Coordinate paid media campaign workbooks and reporting dashboards
Assist with project coordination tasks as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
2-5 years equivalent work experience in an Account Manager or similar role
Success in nurturing client and internal agency relationships
Training in creating client documents and project briefs that drive exceptional outputs and performance
Track record of successfully driving projects forward
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, collaborate, work independently, and prioritize workload
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Attention to detail
Function well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
Capacity to multitask and transition between clients and projects
Active listening skills to build mutual understanding
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a cross-functional team setting
Communicate in a concise manner, both in writing and verbally
Identify problems and proactively find solutions
Can-do, positive attitude
An innate curiosity for innovating, problem-solving and connecting the dots
An interest in contributing to process evolutions
Proactive mindset and interest in providing clients with solutions
Willingness to travel as needed
Must live near San Diego, CA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Open PTO
40 hours of paid sick time (annually)
Flexible work hours and remote work
Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
401k program with employer matching
6 weeks paid parental leave
Employee bonus referrals
Dog-friendly offices
Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)