Brunswick Group is hiring an Account Director to join its growing Digital practice in either Washington, D.C. or New York. In this role, you will play a key part in managing digital client deliverables, advising on strategic communication campaigns, and performing real-time analysis of social media issues. You will work across all sectors and geographies to support a diverse client base.
What You'll Do
- Manage the development of high-quality digital client deliverables, leading document creation and quality control.
- Serve as a digital expert to advise clients on strategic communication campaigns.
- Function as a workflow project manager and digital lead on broader client teams.
- Perform real-time analysis of emerging issues on social media using a range of analysis tools.
- Liaise between the client and internal teams, including the main client-facing team and creative teams.
- Mentor junior team members and collaborate with Partner, Director, and Associate on team growth and performance.
- Contribute to the new business process by helping develop pitch documents and RFPs.
- Champion opportunities to bring in wider expertise from within the firm on projects.
- Proactively share creative ideas to extend existing client mandates.
- Foster a network of relationships across media, advisory, investor, regulatory, and NGO communities.
- Proactively build a local network to identify talent referrals.
- Write thoughtful, well-structured content tailored to audience and tone.
- Analyze and distill complex information.
- Question and challenge in constructive ways, presenting ideas confidently and respectfully.
What We're Looking For
- 4-7 years of relevant work experience in communications, with significant digital and social media expertise.
- Experience leveraging and measuring efforts on social platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) to achieve business objectives.
- Proven track record analyzing paid media campaign performance and developing optimization recommendations.
- Working knowledge of digital tools including monitoring/analytics systems such as Radian6, Sysomos, Sprinklr, or Spredfast, plus Facebook and Google Analytics.
- Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication ability.
- Energetic team player with strong self-motivation.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively with strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated discretion with confidential client matters.
Nice to Have
- An understanding of business and finance.
- Experience with design programs like Adobe, Photoshop, or InDesign.
- A rising digital advisor with experience counseling businesses on digital communications for business-critical issues like crisis, M&A, or financial situations.
- Adept at navigating high-performance, entrepreneurial environments.
- Excellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligence.
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit.
- Terrific sense of humor.
Technical Stack
- Radian6, Sysomos, Sprinklr, Spredfast
- Facebook Analytics, Google Analytics
- Adobe, Photoshop, InDesign
Team & Environment
You will work with a Partner, Director, and Associate on the day-to-day growth and performance of the team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual base compensation: $95,000 - $120,000
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Disability insurance and Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account and Health savings account
- Commuter Benefits
- 25 vacation days, 10 days sick leave, and 11 paid company holidays
- Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus plus an additional 1.5% profit share—immediate vesting
- Career training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in either Washington, D.C. or New York.
Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
