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Marathon Strategies is an independent communications and research firm that helps corporations, industry associations, coalitions, brands, and nonprofits realize their organizational goals and manage complex reputational challenges.

Marathon’s strength is rooted in developing high-quality, research-driven content at speed and then delivering it to target audiences to effectively shape public discussions of our clients and their issues. We create and deliver content across any platform, from traditional earned media to original videos, infographics, and paid media that can be digitally disseminated and shared on social media. Our clients work with us because we are established but nimble in our approach, operating at speed but with intelligence and thoughtful counsel. Our team works at Marathon because we are intellectually stimulated by our coworkers, energized and challenged by our client work and valued for the unique perspectives that we each bring to the firm. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Albany and team members around the country.

We are looking for an energetic Account Director with an entrepreneurial spirit to help drive and execute public affairs and communications initiatives for a diverse portfolio of corporate, nonprofit and political clients. This position will be operating remotely but could be based out of the firm's DC office.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and a strategic thinker well-versed in politics and news who can help drive sophisticated public affairs and corporate communications campaigns. You will have worked in a public affairs or public relations agency, news organization, political campaign or industry association. You will also have a network of relationships with national media, possess excellent writing skills, and be resourceful, enthusiastic and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Account Director Responsibilities:

Client Management

• Acts as the key day-to-day point of contact and strategic lead for assigned clients.
• Implements strategic communication initiatives and programs
• Develops client work plans, plays critical role in the day to day management of timelines and deliverables
• Prepares initial versions of internal and client communications, prep for client calls, meetings, etc while providing regular updates to senior management
• Understands environment in which client operates

Copy Content Creation

• Develops a wide-range of error-proof communication materials such as memos, strategies, PowerPoint presentations, press releases, talking points, opinion editorials and speeches
• Converts complex issues into compelling messages on behalf of clients
• Creates original and creative angles to explain problems
• Writes and edit digital materials, including websites, e-mails, ads, social media copy and interactive materials

Team Management

• Leads project management/workflow as it pertains to his/her clients
• Create a climate which inspires team members to exceed expectations
• Manages up effectively

New Business Development

• Contribute to new business proposals and presentations.
• Provides strategic direction and input.

Personal/Interpersonal and Work Ethic

• Relates well to people at all levels
• Takes personal accountability for work
• Committed to getting job(s) done accurately and on time.
• Pays attention to detail and is well organized

Job Requirements:

• 7-10 years’ experience in communications role in an in-house or consultancy environment
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in related field
• Experience implementing strategic communication programs for companies in the private and public sector
• Possess a range of media relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Developed or emerging business acumen
• Creative, energetic, detail-oriented and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit