Media.Monks is a digital-first marketing and advertising services company connecting the dots across content, data & digital media and technology services.
Inspired by the connectivity and flexibility of technology APIs, Media.Monks’ single-P&L model offers brands seamless access to a nearly 6,000-strong team of digital talent organized across 57 talent hubs in 33 countries.
With us, you’ll find a diverse group of colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives.
We believe everyone has something of value to offer, and that sustaining a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace begins with fostering an environment where people can be themselves, authentically, every day.
We want to build something with the potential to change the heart of our industry, and we’d love to include your unique perspective.
Media.Monks is a global Creative Production partner that works with some of the coolest clients on the planet, and we’re looking for an Account Director to join our New York team.
Role:
Our team is recruiting a talented Account Director for one of our biggest Global clients.
This position is a leadership role that sets the tone, pace and ways of working, while driving client partnerships.
Our ideal candidate will weigh and balance client needs with company ambitions to determine the vision, and then make sure everyone is clear on that vision and how to get there.
We’re looking for an energetic individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who’s comfortable taking on different tasks and solving problems—and can do it all while bringing a positive spark to people’s lives.
We are looking for a leader who has:
- a strong understanding of digital marketing, including marketing strategy, practices and principles
- experience as a strategic partner; who understands the client’s brand and business inside out, and will develop and oversee a roadmap for continued success
- demonstrated a successful ability to execute large-scale marketing strategies and programs
- the experience to make thoughtful decisions–whether it’s related to people management, team development, client and agency relationship, or internal process–with foresight and follow through
- revenue growth acumen; is able to look after business planning and development to ensure targets and KPIs are met, identifies opportunities for new work that add overall value to the company
- a clear communication style to team, creative agency and clients; is a natural diplomat with the ability to gather information and push back while maintaining positive relationships
- a comfort level working autonomously and is able to resolve or escalate issues appropriately
- excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills
Responsibilities will include:
- responsibility for overall client satisfaction, quality of service, and on-time, on-budget completion of the agency’s services
- overseeing all aspects of the program deliverables from briefing and development to final approval, working in close collaboration with internal producers, creative and technical partners.
- looking beyond the day-to-day needs of a large account, ensuring the use of effective processes across the team and long-term stability
- excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritizing appropriately
- building and maintaining key relationships with agency partners and clients
Your experience will include:
- Strong understanding of digital marketing strategy and execution , including film and content production
- Demonstrated ability to execute large-scale marketing strategies and programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills
- Comfortable working autonomously and able to resolve or escalate issues appropriately
- Ability to work calmly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
- 7+ years experience working on either the client side or agency side (preferably both)
At this time, all positions are exclusively work from home due to COVID-19.
Once the company decides to resume normal office operations, your time will be spent in our offices, though frequency is subject to change based on business needs and general health and safety considerations.
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About Media.Monks:
At Media.Monks, you’ll be joining a highly ambitious company on a global mission to win the decade by changing the industry for good.
Partner to 8 of the 10 most innovative companies in the world, Media.Monks works with established as well as up-and-coming global, regional, DTC and B2B brands, helping them own their data and build out customer ecosystems to elicit smart, efficient, high-impact engines for growth.
We deliver table stakes quickly, creating cost efficiencies from day one to push up the creative effectiveness of our work with every cycle.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects.
Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.