Account Director

POSITION OVERVIEW

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Already Columbus’ top independent PR firm, Geben Communication, has ambitious growth goals. To help us build smart, effective strategy for a mix of clients, we’re seeking an Account Director to partner closely with our clients and our account teams. The role is the quarterback of a team and the face of Geben … nurturing relationships, developing communication strategies, and overseeing implementation sums up a day in the life, but every day is different. The perfect candidate is deadline driven, results oriented, and has a knack for business. In this role specifically, we are looking for someone with a DEI and nonprofit background and event management experience.

This isn’t a traditional agency role where you're stretched across multiple clients and industries. For this role, you'll primarily be fully ingrained in our work with a large, national nonprofit. (It's a household name, doing very important work.)

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Partner with Geben’s creative & communications strategists to develop digital initiatives that capitalize on the right message with the right audience at the right time.

• Support the development and implementation of creative influencer campaigns and online events - including, but not limited to, securing vendors, managing talent, tech education, etc.

• Propose strategic ideas that lead to increased client trust and growth opportunities for our work and the account.

• Lead the development of project reporting that delivers insights and recommendations for fine-tuning strategy moving forward.

• Remain on top of DEI and digital marketing trends to ensure our clients continue to lead the way in representation and DEI efforts.

• Maintain a detail oriented timeline to ensure campaigns and deadlines are carried out to the expectations of each client.

• Grow and maintain relationships with each client contact at various levels throughout each organization and company.

• Develop agendas and lead client calls throughout business lines and mentor teammates on desired outcome and direction of each call.

• Oversee account resources across different projects, including but not limited to, budget, staff workflow and hours.

Why Geben?

• Driven by purpose. We actively ‘Give More. Grow More.’ A core part of our mission is providing opportunities to our team members to make a difference.

• Spark change. We create social impact by partnering and connecting in our local communities across the country.

• Curious to our core. We approach every challenge with an eye for insights that will accelerate growth and impact. We are flexible, mindful, generous, and dynamic leaders.

• Do well by doing good. We believe that by giving back – through volunteering time, providing pro bono services, or making financial contributions – we’ll be rewarded in multiple ways.

  • Time can be given to organizations that align with Geben’s values:

    • Women-, children- and family-focused orgs

    • Neighborhood/community development

    • Organizations that advocate for social change and more equitable communities

    • Programs that promote the health/education/safety of youth

    • Programs to support under-represented entrepreneurs and/or communities

Benefits

• Insurance: medical, dental, and vision with generous company contributions; company-sponsored short-term disability and life insurance. Plus pet insurance for your furry friends!

• Financial: 401k participation on day one, competitive pay, company-wide rewards and bonuses

• Generous time off/leave: paid family leave, caregiver leave, unlimited PTO, flexible hours/work away options

• Work/life balance: self-care perks, home office set-up perks, Design Your Day stipend

• Career-growth: annual professional development budget, in-house leadership development, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs

   
  * Data shows that women sometimes pass on job opportunities because they don’t feel like they meet all the qualifications listed. Keep in mind, these descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you believe you have the skills and drive to help Geben grow, we want to hear from you!