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This role will report to the VP, Accounts and own the media strategy and cross-team execution while managing two Account Executives. The selected candidate will demonstrate strategic client leadership, fluency in sales and business goals, deep knowledge of the Broadway/live entertainment landscape, and strong collaborative partnership skills.\nWhat You’ll Do\nThe Account Director serves as the client's day-to-day strategic lead, translating their sales and business goals into media, creative, and partnership recommendations grounded in real knowledge of the Broadway/live entertainment market. This role owns the client relationship end-to-end - from budget management and pacing to coordinating with the client's external creative agency partner - while managing two Account Executives and partnering closely with the internal teams who lead day-to-day production execution.\nOur office is located in midtown Manhattan and we are currently working in-office 4 days per week, and 1 day remote.\nSample Day-to-Day Responsibilities\nAct as the client's primary strategic point of contact, identifying needs and proactively recommending solutions\nMaintain a working understanding of the client's sales goals and priorities, translating them into marketing recommendations\nBring informed Broadway/live entertainment industry context - competitive shows, market trends, audience behavior - to client conversations\nServe as the primary liaison with the client's external creative agency partner, ensuring alignment and smooth handoffs\nBuild detailed budget breakdowns and deliver biweekly pacing reports, ensuring media invoices are paid before media runs\nDirect media strategy in partnership with internal media resources, tying recommendations back to client sales goals\nManage and develop two Account Executives, including regular one-on-ones and growth planning\nProvide quality oversight of production and project execution \nRequirements\n5+ years of account management experience in advertising, marketing, or a related agency environment, including both digital and traditional media\nExperience managing client relationships for entertainment or live experience-based brands (Broadway experience a plus)\nDemonstrated ability to translate client business/sales goals into marketing strategy\nExperience managing and developing direct reports\nStrong budget management skills, including pacing reports and media billing processes\nExperience coordinating with external partner agencies or vendors\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities autonomously in a fast-paced environment\nBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience\nBenefits\nWe offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:\nSalary range: $110K - $130K per year, commensurate with experience\nHealth care plan (medical, dental, and vision)\nRetirement plan with employer match\nLife and disability insurance\nGenerous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays\nPaid family leave\nCold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit\nWellness resources\nSpecial access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene\nWe have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.\nOur Company\nWe are Situation, a full-service agency that builds and drives passionate communities to meaningful action. 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