Theatre Account Director: Strategic Client Lead (Hybrid)

AKA US; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid healthcare & dental

Generous PTO + half-day Summer Fridays

Hybrid work model - in-office 3 days a

Annual Training & Development fund

Student loan repayment or tuition

Paid parental leave

Sabbatical opportunities

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

AKA NYC, a global advertising agency focused on theater & live entertainment, seeks an experienced Account Director to oversee key theatrical clients. Based in New York City, this full-time exempt role reports to the SVP, Head of Theater.

You will manage client projects, translate briefs into action, drive strategy across accounts, and ensure profitability. The role requires 7–10 years in advertising, strong leadership, and excellent communication; a hybrid in-office schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in Advertising or Marketing, ideally in entertainment.
• Strong knowledge of cross-platform campaigns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead clients and teams.
• Collaborative problem solving and proactive thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for key clients across projects.
• Translate briefs into action, monitor progress, and ensure delivery.
• Deliver campaign strategy and planning across multiple accounts.
• Maintain relationships between Client Services and other departments.
• Drive the team to meet client needs and maximize value.
• Collaborate with other Account Directors to share best practices.
• Manage project finances to meet budgetary goals and profitability.
• Provide forecasts for the agency’s pipeline.
• Ensure weekly billing on all accounts.

Skills

Advertising experience

Cross-platform campaigns

Leadership

Communication

Client relationship management

MS Office

Adobe

Social platforms

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media platforms

Job description

AKA NYC, a global advertising agency focused on theater & live entertainment, seeks an experienced Account Director to oversee key theatrical clients. Based in New York City, this full-time exempt role reports to the SVP, Head of Theater.

You will manage client projects, translate briefs into action, drive strategy across accounts, and ensure profitability. The role requires 7–10 years in advertising, strong leadership, and excellent communication; a hybrid in-office schedule is expected.