Account Director

Account Director Job Description

 We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and results-driven Account Director to lead our client teams and our growing digital marketing needs. This Account Director will play an integral role in growing The TASC Group’s digital marketing capabilities, developing and implementing digital marketing and PR strategies across digital platforms. We will be looking to this person to remain current with technology standards, industry trends and emerging technologies.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in PR and communications – five-plus years of it in digital storytelling through social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X) and other digital platforms – and at least five (5) years of experience managing teams, ideally in an agency setting.

This candidate must have a passion for public service, and a desire to work for nonprofits and advocacy campaigns.

Key responsibilities include advising clients and develop communications and digital marketing strategies that accomplish their goals; managing and mentoring staff; leading new business development efforts and amplifying visibility for The TASC Group. The ideal candidate should work well in a faced-paced environment, understand how to manage junior and senior-level staff and be skilled at taking a vision and implementing it into tangible action and results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement overall digital PR and marketing strategies to drive engagement and generate earned media coverage across various digital platforms.
• Supervise and advise multiple client accounts, including crisis clients, to advance client goals while maintaining trusted relationships with key client accounts.
• Directly manage and mentor up to five direct reports, overseeing their work and their evaluations.
• Co-lead PR efforts for the company, including thought leadership opportunities to elevate The TASC Group’s visibility (media interview opportunities, award submissions and more) as well as approve/draft social media content for LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
• Support business development efforts in partnership with the Chairman/Founder and Senior Vice President, including responding to new business inquiries, identifying new business leads, developing proposals, and meeting with prospective clients.
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with the agency’s values.

Required Skills:

• 8-10 years of PR and strategic communications experience; agency experience required. Nonprofit and advocacy experience is a strong plus.
• 5+ years of digital marketing experience with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation of digital metrics. Ability to present insights and reports to clients.
• 5+ years of experience directly managing and mentoring employees. Collaborative team player with strong leadership, project and people management skills.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities, clients and other issues.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Experience supporting or leading business development efforts.