Account Director: Culture & Client Experience

Weber Shandwick; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in New York seeks an Account Director to lead the business for a world‑class brand. You will quarterback day‑to‑day client communications, manage relationships across earned, social, creative and strategy teams, and translate ideas into programs that drive conversation.

You'll participate in shaping integrated campaigns, oversee budgets and timelines, mentor teams, and ensure flawless client updates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in PR, communications, integrated marketing or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of major U.S. sports and fan cultures.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Help quarterback the business, owning day-to-day client communications and relationships, and keeping agency partners and internal teams aligned.
• Put the brand in culture by identifying opportunities across sports, entertainment, music, fandom, media and internet culture.
• Be the client’s go-to, building trusted relationships and providing updates, solutions, or gut checks.
• Execute integrated campaigns from concept to reality, managing creative development to earned media.
• Understand client brand and business challenges to proactively add value.
• Grow teams by mentoring talent and setting clear direction.

Job description

Weber Shandwick in New York seeks an Account Director to lead the business for a world‑class brand. You will quarterback day‑to‑day client communications, manage relationships across earned, social, creative and strategy teams, and translate ideas into programs that drive conversation.

You'll participate in shaping integrated campaigns, oversee budgets and timelines, mentor teams, and ensure flawless client updates.