Description

ConwayStrategic seeks an Account Director to serve as the strategic lead for client accounts,
overseeing the development and execution of integrated communications strategies across earned,
owned, paid, and digital channels. The Director is responsible for managing client relationships,
providing strategic counsel, ensuring excellence in execution, and leading cross-functional teams to
deliver high-impact results.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in digital communications, emerging new media trends,
and media relations, with a demonstrated ability to guide clients through complex communications
challenges.

Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

Client Leadership and Account Management

• Serve as the strategic lead and primary point of contact for client accounts.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, serving as a strategic advisor and thought
  partner.
• Ensure client objectives are executed and delivered within approved timelines, scope, and
  budgets.
• Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities for strategic growth and impact.
• Lead regular client meetings, provide strategic counsel, and proactively address challenges
  and opportunities.
• Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously while ensuring a high standard of service
  and strategic excellence.
• Effectively communicate client goals, priorities, and expectations to internal teams.
• Delegate work effectively and ensure accountability across project teams.
• Review and provide quality control for client deliverables.
• Foster collaboration, problem-solving, and excellence across teams.

Communications Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies across
  earned, owned, paid, and digital channels.
• Oversee communications campaigns from concept through implementation and evaluation.
• Lead the development of messaging frameworks and key communications materials,
  translating complex issues into clear, compelling content for a variety of audiences and
  channels.
•  Create talking points, speeches, op-eds, fact sheets, advocacy materials, digital content, and
  other public-facing communications.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform communications strategies and recommendations.
• Develop metrics and evaluation frameworks and present findings and recommendations to
  clients.

Digital Communications

• Develop, execute, and oversee integrated digital communications strategies, including social
  media, creator/influencer engagement, and paid digital efforts.
• Monitor emerging digital trends, platforms, technologies, and audience behaviors,
  identifying opportunities for clients.
• Analyze digital performance and audience engagement data and translate findings into
  actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and partners executing paid media and digital
  advertising strategies.
  Media Relations
• Create, develop, and oversee media relations strategies and plans, including identifying
  creative tactics, establishing clear goals and evaluation metrics;
• Draft media advisories, press releases, pitch notes, quotes, talking points, opeds, and letters
  to the editor;
• Lead efforts to pitch written pieces and spokespeople, and build relationships with local,
  state, and national media contacts at print, radio, digital, podcast, and broadcast TV outlets;
• Supervise the creation and cultivation of media lists of key journalists, ensuring they are
  comprehensive and up to date;
• Monitor, track, and report on media placements and successes, including metrics reports.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, advocacy
  communications, digital communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience developing and executing integrated communications campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience developing, executing, and evaluating digital communications
  strategies across social media, creator/influencers, and paid channels.
• Familiarity with digital analytics and communications measurement tools.
• Experience working with creators, influencers, podcast outreach, and emerging media
  platforms.
• Strong earned media experience, including media strategy, pitching, spokesperson
  preparation, and relationship-building.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced communications
  environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and message development skills.
• Experience in presenting recommendations and strategic counsel to senior leaders and
  clients.
• Strong project management, organizational, and budget-management skills.
  Preferred
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Experience working on public policy, advocacy, nonprofit, philanthropic, or social impact
  issues.

You will thrive in this role if you are someone who:

• Excels in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can balance multiple priorities while
  maintaining a high standard of strategic thinking and execution.
• Is comfortable leading client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor, and navigating
  challenges with confidence, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Can work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and adapt quickly as client needs
  and external circumstances evolve.
• Brings curiosity about the evolving media landscape and understands how earned, owned,
  paid, digital, and emerging media channels work together to drive impact.
• Is comfortable working in a virtual environment and using online collaboration and project
  management tools.
• Has a commitment to and understanding of political, cultural, and social issues related to
  reproductive health, rights, and justice, gender justice, racial justice, and broader social
  justice movements.
• Is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and justice in both client work and workplace
  culture.
• Values creativity, innovation, and continuous learning, while remaining focused on
  delivering measurable results.
• Enjoys collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a culture of accountability, trust,
  and shared success.
• Thrives in a low-ego, low-drama environment where people bring both excellence and
  generosity to their work.

Details:

• FLSA Status — Exempt.
• Location — Remote.
• Salary — Salary range is $95,000-$105,000 and is commensurate with experience.
• Benefits — Health, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation, 12 weeks paid family leave,
  401(k) with 4% match after one year, professional development and work-from-home
  benefits, and a family-friendly workplace.
• Women, people of color, and LGBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply: 
Please send a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and three references to Alexa Garcia-Ditta
at [email protected]. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the
position is filled.

About ConwayStrategic

ConwayStrategic is a boutique communications firm that combines research, creativity, and
strategy to help organizations navigate complex issues, shape conversations, and connect with the
people who matter most.

Our team consists of talented, driven, curious people who have can-do attitudes, approach work
with vigor and determination, learn quickly, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing
environment. We’ve led organizations and multi-million dollar campaigns, so we know industry
best practices and we bring our experience in grassroots organizing, politics, policy, coalition
management and more to all our client work. ConwayStrategic has a collaborative, no-drama work
setting, in which we respect each other’s work-life balance while doing what it takes to get the job
done.