Account Management, Director

Aquent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance

Vision plan

Dental plan

Paid sick leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking an Account Management Director to lead a flagship brand relationship within their Creative Studio. This senior role emphasizes social-first content, cross-functional leadership, and high-impact work at scale.

Hybrid to be onsite in SOHO with a 1-month trial period and rolling extensions through year-end. You’ll drive client partnerships, ensure on-brand creative stewardship, oversee high-volume production, and build strong teams in a fast-moving environment, delivering

Qualifications

• 7+ years of agency experience with deep expertise in social and digital content.
• Proven leadership of fast-paced, high-volume social programs for major brands.
• Strong understanding of social platforms, content formats, and production workflows.
• Exceptional client relationship skills and comfort operating at senior levels.
• Ability to lead teams through ambiguity while maintaining momentum and morale.

Responsibilities

• Client Partnership: Act as a senior client lead, translating business objectives into effective, culturally relevant social strategies, and building immense trust as you go.
• Creative Stewardship: Ensure social work is on-strategy, on-brand, and crafted to perform in real-time environments.
• Production Oversight: Manage high-volume, fast-turn content production across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channels.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Align internal teams, clients, and external vendors to deliver work efficiently and at scale.
• Culture & Pace: Facilitate a culture built for speed, collaboration, and accountability without sacrificing creative quality.

Skills

Agency experience

Social content leadership

Fast-paced delivery

Client relationship skills

Ambiguity leadership

Job description

Note: This is a hyrbid role 3x a week onsite in SOHO. This opportunity begins with an initial 1-month trial period, with the intention to extend through the end of the year and potentially longer. Due to standard account practices, engagements are typically structured in 1-month to 3-month rolling extension periods, providing a strong trial period for both parties while building toward a long-term relationship.

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Our consumer client is looking for anAccount Management, Director to help lead a flagship brand relationship within their Creative Studio business with a strong emphasis on social-first content. This role is for an agency leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and understands how to deliver high-impact social work at scale without compromising quality, culture, or craft. Their enterprise is a global leader in food and beverages, operating in over 200 countries with a portfolio that includes 22 iconic billion-dollar brands. Their vision is to be the global leader in beverages by Winning with Purpose, embedding sustainability and innovation into everything we do. You’ll be a central force in shaping culture, strengthening relationships, and ensuring the Creative Studio delivers high-quality, on-time, and on-budget work for one of our most iconic brands.

The Ideal Candidate You’re a social-native leader who knows how to move at speed without cutting corners. You understand platforms, production, and culture and how to bring them together to create work that resonates in real time. You’re calm under pressure, decisive in execution, and deeply invested in building strong teams and strong creative work.

Responsibilities

• Client Partnership: Act as a senior client lead, translating business objectives into effective, culturally relevant social strategies, and building immense trust as you go.
• Creative Stewardship: Ensure social work is on-strategy, on-brand, and crafted to perform in real-time environments.
• Production Oversight: Manage high-volume, fast-turn content production across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channels.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Align internal teams, clients, and external vendors to deliver work efficiently and at scale.
• Culture & Pace: Facilitate a culture built for speed, collaboration, and accountability without sacrificing creative quality.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of agency experience, with deep expertise in social and digital content.
• Proven leadership of fast-paced, high-volume social programs for major brands.
• Strong understanding of social platforms, content formats, and production workflows.
• Exceptional client relationship skills and comfort operating at senior levels.
• Ability to lead teams through ambiguity while maintaining momentum and morale.

About Aquent Talent:

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $60.00/hr to $65.00/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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