Festival Activation & Accounts Leader

Momentum Worldwide; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Worldwide in New York is seeking an Account Manager to join our Festivals team, supporting a financial services client. You will lead activation programs, manage client communications, and ensure deliverables are on time, on strategy, and on budget.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to guide junior team members while coordinating with internal and external partners across events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant marketing experience (agency preferred).
• Experience with festivals and on-site activation.
• Budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and activation of strategic experiential programs, with a focus on festivals.
• Communicate with clients, inter-agency teams and external partners, building rapport as day-to-day contact.
• Brainstorm with clients and partners during sessions to find solutions.
• Guide internal teams on workstreams, ensuring brand strategy is met.
• Create and deliver partner proposals and client presentations.
• Oversee internal financial processes and budgets.
• Manage and mentor direct reports with ongoing feedback and development conversations.
• Lead on-site activations, staffing, programming and customer communications.
• Travel and work extended hours around events, including some weekends/holidays.

Skills

Marketing experience

Festival activation

Budget management

Team mentorship

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Momentum Worldwide in New York is seeking an Account Manager to join our Festivals team, supporting a financial services client. You will lead activation programs, manage client communications, and ensure deliverables are on time, on strategy, and on budget.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to guide junior team members while coordinating with internal and external partners across events.