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Account Director
Waggener Edstrom
Lake Oswego, OR, United States
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Job Description:
We’re looking for a communications professional to join our public affairs team that focuses on legal issues and intellectual property (IP for short), particularly patents. This Account Director will manage multiple day-to-day client and agency requests across business groups in a dynamic team environment.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of technology issues-related initiatives that create awareness and incite action; the ability to manage multiple fast-paced communications cycles with accuracy and discipline; the capability to work successfully in a highly dynamic environment across multiple teams and in concert with multiple decision makers; the ability to be flexible based on a constantly changing business environment; demonstrated experience working with journalists; and experience generating creative and strategic campaign ideas that further business goals.
This job might be a good fit for you if:
• You believe stories that connect with audiences can shift behaviors and change minds.
• You love campaigns and worked on one for a political candidate or to raise awareness on an issue.
• You dig the old Schoolhouse Rock video, “I’m Just a Bill,” and are interested in the legislative process.
• You like to read publications like Politico, The Hill, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post (and sometimes BuzzFeed).
• You get excited about brand reputation management.
• You believe in the power of integrated communications and want to try new avenues for reaching audiences directly through social and digital channels.
• You believe a picture is worth a thousand words and want to conceive of and help tell stories visually.
Responsibilities:
Influencer Engagement
• Manage relationships with key, senior level media/influencers
• Solicit & share feedback/perception from media & influencers regarding client(s), competition & position in the industry in order to counsel clients & inform actions
Digital & Social Media Acumen
• Establish social media objectives & goals across the account
• Partner with clients to establish the strategic direction for social media engagements
• Lead engagement with executives & support of their individual social media platforms
Client Engagement
• Provide strategic counsel to executive-level clients
• Ensure internal & external stakeholders are aligned
• Manage, influence & negotiate scope of work with clients
• Drive strategic communication planning process
• Collaborate with other business leads to integrate & drive best results for all parties
Business Acumen & Strategic Thinking
• Oversee team utilization, financial & resource management issues
• Contribute to agency strategic planning initiatives
• Educate & oversee team on cross agency activity
• Ability to detect & mitigate possible issues, conflicts & disruptions in the business
New Business Development
• Responsible for some existing account growth and diversification metrics
• Determine if prospective business qualifies for pursuit
• Lead preparation and delivery of organic growth or new business proposal content & in-person pitch meetings
• Begin coordinating & pursuing cross-account/practice & global business opportunities
People Leadership
• Oversee resource allocation across team including staffing/hiring/onboarding new talent
• Motivate staff with the goal of retention & development
• Help ensure team is cross-trained & have a broad understanding of other businesses
Qualifications:
• At least 7 years’ experience in Integrated communications – in an agency &/or within applicable industry
• Minimum of 4 years individual & team management experience, including experience developing a team
• Minimum of 4 years PR management, crisis management & execution experience
• Demonstrated creative & strategic mindset
• New business development experience
• Strong organizational skills & ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree required & Master’s degree preferred in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field