Associate Account Director

We Are Social

. Oversee a team managing day-to-day account initiatives for an assigned client .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeNew York City • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $70,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in account management, client communication, and strategic marketing guidance, with a strong focus on social media content strategy and execution. Proficient in budget management and project oversight, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client objectives.

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Account ManagementClient CommunicationSocial Media Content StrategyBudget ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementChannel StrategySocial Media StrategyMarket ResearchProposal DevelopmentClient PresentationsRevenue GrowthFinancial LiteracyInfluencer Marketing

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationConflict ResolutionCuriosityProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteSlackAsanaA.I. Tools

Industry Keywords

Creative AdvertisingSocial LandscapeBrand ExperienceSocial-First CreativeStrategy Playbooks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a team managing day-to-day account initiatives for an assigned client
Manage key day-to-day client relationships and partners through proactive communication and conflict resolution
Deliver channel strategies and tactics for product launches
Track work progress and deliverables and relay client feedback to the team
Provide strategic marketing guidance and thought leadership
Understand clients' businesses and educate clients about agency capabilities
Oversee client profitability, burn reports, account budgeting, actualization, and measurement metrics
Develop and maintain schedules and plans with internal teams
Obtain internal and client approvals for project execution
Lead client presentations and contribute to discussions toward desired outcomes
Communicate and follow up with clients and internal departments on projects
Maintain working knowledge of production with vendors
Prepare and oversee client job and project status; ensure on-time delivery and expedite delayed operations
Lead internal pitch milestones, conduct market research, draft proposals, and build staffing plans
Build partnerships with client business leads and decision makers to expand revenue opportunities
Develop staffing plans and proposals for new projects and briefs
Maintain consistent use of agency financial systems and templates

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years in an account management role or similar, preferably within a creative advertising agency, with emphasis on social media content strategy and execution
Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field
Proven account management and client communication skills
Deep understanding of the social landscape, social platforms, features, and best practices
Experience with scoping, timeline creation, project management, margin, and revenue growth in partnership with project management, production, and finance teams
Knowledge of brand experience, influencer/creator marketing, social-first creative, and strategy playbooks
Curiosity about clients' business and passion for solving business problems
Financial literacy and budget management
Demonstrated expertise delivering channel assets from strategy and planning through activation and execution
Highly proficient with Google Suite and Slack
Baseline knowledge of A.I. tools and functions
Knowledge of Asana is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Passport program allowing employees to explore and work from one of 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more
Carbon offsets and community kitchens initiatives
Snacks provided
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Equal employment opportunity protections