Account Manager (Chicago, IL)

Account Manager

617MediaGroup, one of the fastest-growing progressive communications agencies in the U.S., is looking for an Account Manager to join our growing team. At 617MediaGroup, we celebrate difference, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We believe that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities.

We're veteran campaigners, communicators, designers, strategists, storytellers, and web developers. We love what we do. We're results-driven. And we only work with clients we believe in.

We move public opinion. We win tough fights. We tell stories simply, and with maximum impact. We offer comprehensive communication services : from earned media to paid, from digital strategy to eye-catching design. Websites. Video. We do it all for the benefit of our clients' social justice causes and campaigns.

The Account Manager (Client Service / Partnership Development hybrid) will be responsible for the following duties, in addition to others, as assigned at the discretion of the President, Managing Director, the Division Leader, or other designated supervisors / managers. These duties are subject to updates at the discretion of the President and Managing Director, at any time. Ideal candidates have five years of experience in cause-based marketing or sales, a passion for policy and social justice, deep familiarity or experience within the Labor Movement such as working with unions or related entities. The candidate should have a positive, can-do attitude, demonstrate exceptional multi-tasking and detail-oriented capabilities. Strong writing skills are a must and there will be a written skills test as part of the application process for finalists. Candidates must demonstrate a working knowledge of integrated marketing campaigns and how various PR, marketing, advertising, and digital tactics can fit together to ensure success for clients. This position will require following rigorous systems for client and prospective client follow-up. This position will require rigorous project management skills. This job will be initially stationed in Chicago, IL.

Client Management

• Problem solver
• Clients receive a response within 2 hours
• Develop and track work plans
• Take detailed notes in internal meetings, as well as client calls and meetings, in the absence of an Account Executive
• Ensures all to-dos are logged into basecamp within the same business day
• Leads on coordinating assignments, including assigning to-do's, liaising w / vendors, receiving necessary approvals, and ensuring tasks are completed and deadlines are met without exception
• Prepares agendas for client meetings and sends to the client once approved by SAM
• Prepares a material presentation of recent and upcoming work for client meetings and calls
• Sends recap / to-dos following client meetings

Developing Strategy

Writing / Press / Websites

Advertising

Marketing and Partnership Development

Staff Management

Internal

This job description applies to Account Manager I, II, and III. These tiers indicate the level of excellence and independence with which assignments are fulfilled.

All employees in this position are expected to retain a valid driver's license and a purchased or leased automobile for personal transportation to work events with a valid inspection sticker. If this expectation will create an unmitigable hardship, and you would like to request an exemption, please note that in your cover letter.

The current minimum starting salary offer for this position is $71,893. Starting salary offer amounts are furnished at the discretion of the agency with adherence to contractually guaranteed minimum pay rates and are also based on the relevant experience level of the applicant and agency hiring needs. 617MediaGroup is proud to be a union shop and 617MediaGroup employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees of 617MediaGroup enjoy robust opportunities for professional and financial growth and advancement.

Please note that we receive hundreds of applications each month, and we are not able to respond to every individual application. If you do not receive a response from our organization within 90 days either in the form of initial outreach or follow-up correspondence, please assume that your application has not been chosen for the specific career opportunity to which you applied. You may re-apply at any time for future opportunities. While we do our best to ensure timely and thorough correspondence with applicants, the volume of applications we receive does not allow us to respond individually in all cases. Thank you again for your interest in pursuing employment with 617MediaGroup.