Senior Account Director

Job Type

Full-time

Description

PMK Entertainment is looking for a Senior Account Director to join our Live Events, Film, Television and Content team in our New York Office.

You'll need a strong background in media relations with excellent press contacts and a deep understanding of how to lead all aspects of film and TV campaigns, including festivals and awards. We are seeking someone enthusiastic about working on a variety of accounts across the agency. Experience or a passion for Live Events, including Music and Sports, is a plus.

Beyond just red-carpet events, the role demands strategic thinking to develop innovative campaigns, cultivate unique ideas, and drive engagement online and offline. Some experience in an agency environment is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading account teams and managing projects from start to finish.
• Managing and mentoring the junior team, ensuring the best ways of working for media relations, and client management.
• Managing complex client issues and will see the client through stressful situations that will require thoughtful counsel.
• Leading new business meetings, creating proposals as needed.
• Partnering and collaborating with senior-level colleagues throughout the agency on integrated (and bi-coastal) accounts.
• Responding to client requests and ensuring requests are taken care of in an efficient manner.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

At least 8-10 years of public relations experience, with a specific focus on Live Events, Film and Television. Ideally, you will have worked in an agency and be used to working on a variety of projects across different verticals.

Salary : $95,000-$105,000 annually

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current / former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's / applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.