Senior Account Director, Theater

AKA NYC
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Nicole Chaile

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

AKA NYC is an award-winning, fully-integrated advertising agency with unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail and tourism sectors. With a focus on creativity, innovation, and consumer experiences, we have a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results for live experiences. Our theatrical clients include Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, & Juliet, Hell’s Kitchen, Cabaret, Sunset Blvd., Gypsy and more. Our diversified client portfolio of key attractions and destinations includes Edge at Hudson Yards, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Botanical Garden, YMCAs of Greater New York, and many others.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Director to oversee key theatrical accounts. Reporting to the SVP, Head of Theatre, the Senior Account Director is a full-time exempt position that is based in New York City.

The Senior Account Director role requires a strategic, thoughtful leader who can drive end-to-end campaign development, build and maintain strong client relationships, and ensure projects meet not only client objectives and timelines, but a high standard of creativity and forward-thinking that defines AKA’s approach. The ideal candidate will bring industry knowledge, creativity, and a passion for theatre to inspire teams and deliver results.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

CLIENT RELATIONS:

Serve as the primary, trusted contact for key clients and maintain excellent service standards to ensure client needs and objectives are met

TEAM MANAGEMENT:

Oversee client account team, project management, and client communications for select accounts

Contribute to the agency’s commercial and business objectives, managing budgets and forecasting efforts

STRATEGY:

Deliver sound strategy, insights, guidance, and recommendations across select key accounts

CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT:

Oversee and drive omnichannel campaigns, integrating creative, production, content and other agency services, to ensure alignment with client objectives, budgets, and timelines

Oversee special projects and agency initiatives as assigned

INDUSTRY POSITIONING:

Foster strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other industry players, positioning the agency as a valuable partner

Represent the agency at industry related events

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

8+ years in a senior advertising, marketing role or promotional role, servicing the Broadway, off-Broadway, touring or other related entertainment industries, ideally with 2-3 in a role with leadership responsibilities.

Sound theatrical industry knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of cross-platform advertising campaigns, especially digital media platforms

A commitment to deliver strategic, innovative, and effective integrated media campaigns for our clients

The ability to inspire both clients and colleagues to deliver the best work

A collaborative approach to problem solving and trouble shooting

The desire to assist in positively expanding the agency’s profile in the industry

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present information clearly

Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships and deliver against client needs

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Social Networking platforms

WHAT WE OFFER:

A competitive salary between $125,000 - $145,000 commensurate with experience

A generous PTO policy

Summer Fridays

100% employer-paid healthcare for employees

100% employer-paid dental care for employees

Flexible working hours

Hybrid position – in office 3 days per week

WFA for 3-4 set weeks during the year

Training and Development fund per employee

Paid parental leave to a maximum of 12 paid weeks

Student loan repayment assistance (or tuition assistance) with years of service

Paid sabbatical with years of service

Pet-friendly office

A Note on Diversity and Inclusion 
At AKA, we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative, and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns.

AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. 

AKA NYC requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of on-site work. As required by applicable law, AKA will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you! Please apply through our website. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

DURATION

Nov 19, 2024 -

SALARY

$125,000.00 – $145,000.00 per year

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