Senior Account Director, Theater

SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, THEATER

AKA NYC is an award-winning, fully-integrated advertising agency with unparalleled expertise across the arts & entertainment, leisure, travel, retail and tourism sectors. With a focus on creativity, innovation, and consumer experiences, we have a proven record of delivering cross-platform campaigns that get results for live experiences. Our theatrical clients include Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, &Juliet, Hell’s Kitchen, Cabaret, Sunset Blvd., Gypsy, and more. Our diversified client portfolio of key attractions and destinations includes Edge at Hudson Yards, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Botanical Garden, YMCAs of Greater New York, and many others. 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Director to oversee key theatrical accounts. The Senior Account Director role requires a strategic, thoughtful leader who can drive end-to-end campaign development, build and maintain strong client relationships, and ensure projects meet not only client objectives and timelines, but a high standard of creativity and forward-thinking that defines AKA’s approach. The ideal candidate will bring industry knowledge, creativity, and a passion for theatre to inspire teams and deliver results. Reporting to the SVP, Head of Theater, the Senior Account Director is a full-time exempt position that is based in New York City. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

CLIENT RELATIONS: 

• Serve as the primary, trusted contact for key clients and maintain excellent service standards to ensure client needs and objectives are met 

TEAM MANAGEMENT: 

• Oversee client account team, project management, and client communications for select accounts
• Contribute to the agency’s commercial and business objectives, managing budgets and forecasting efforts

STRATEGY: 

• Deliver sound strategy, insights, guidance, and recommendations across select key accounts

CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT: 

• Oversee and drive omnichannel campaigns, integrating creative, production, content and other agency services, to ensure alignment with client objectives, budgets, and timelines 
• Oversee special projects and agency initiatives as assigned 

INDUSTRY POSITIONING: 

• Foster strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other industry players, positioning the agency as a valuable partner 
• Represent the agency at industry related events
   

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• 8+ years in a senior advertising, marketing role or promotional role, servicing the Broadway, off-Broadway, touring or other related entertainment industries, ideally with 2-3 in a role with leadership responsibilities.
• Sound theatrical industry knowledge.
• Knowledge and understanding of cross-platform advertising campaigns, especially digital media platforms.
• A commitment to deliver strategic, innovative, and effective integrated media campaigns for our clients.
• The ability to inspire both clients and colleagues to deliver the best work.
• A collaborative approach to problem solving and trouble-shooting.
• The desire to assist in positively expanding the agency’s profile in the industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present information clearly.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships and deliver against client needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Social Networking platforms.

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• A competitive salary between $125,000 - $145,000 commensurate with experience.
• ​​​​​​​A generous PTO policy
• Summer Fridays
• 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees
• 100% employer-paid dental care for employees
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid position – in office 3 days per week
• WFA for 3-4 set weeks during the year
• Training and Development fund per employee
• Paid parental leave to a maximum of 12 paid weeks
• Student loan repayment assistance (or tuition assistance) with years of service
• Paid sabbatical with years of service
• Pet-friendly office 

A Note on Diversity and Inclusion  
At AKA, we believe our team is at its best when we reflect the diversity of our community. We strive to hire and cultivate the best talent so when recruiting we work to actively reach and engage a wide community of people. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe a diverse team makes us smarter, more creative, and helps us better understand the needs of the audiences we target with our campaigns. 

AKA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.  

AKA NYC requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of on-site work. As required by applicable law, AKA will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations. 

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to hear from you!Please apply through our website. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.