Account Director - Cause Communications

Are you seeking projects that make the world a better place? Have you honed your communications expertise at a big agency and want to work with clients that feed your soul? Do you have strong opinions about what makes day-to-day operations of an agency work well and what doesn’t, with evidence to back you up? Are you the one your clients count on to keep complex projects organized and make sure every deadline is met? Do you frequently end your tweets with #ILoveLA?

Cause Communications is seeking an Account Director. A seasoned communication and marketing professional, the Director is responsible for leading account management of clients and the development and implementation of strategic communication projects.

Critical Job Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing/Communications

Manage and lead strategy development and execution of a full range of marketing and communications projects and campaigns including public relations, branding, advertising, digital and social media, event planning, collateral development and more
Provide creative solutions to client projects, grounded in knowledge and experience communicating to the diverse populations of California

Account Management

Primary point of contact for client, ensuring their project goals are achieved and exceeding their expectations of service and quality
Build and supervise teams of people necessary for client accounts and projects
Develop and manage project timelines and production schedules and ensure that projects are delivered on-time
Establish client budgets and monitor job cost accounting

New Business Development

Generate new business with current client accounts
Lead/assist in the preparation and implementation of new business proposals and pitches
Participate in networking opportunities including trainings and speaking engagements development of white papers, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in marketing communications, public relations, advertising or related field, including supervising projects and teams. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations or related field preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Record of achievement in marketing communications, media relations and creative services.

Proven expertise in reaching the diverse communities of California.
Expertise/industry knowledge in philanthropy, public policy and/or social entrepreneurship.
Strong organizational, follow-through and time management skills.
Impeccable speaking and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to build and maintain client relations and direct project members.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PPT.

About Cause Communications

Cause Communications is a mission-driven strategic marketing and communications agency that creates positive social change on behalf of companies, foundations, nonprofits and the public sector. Based in Los Angeles, the agency also provides communication tools and training to over 20,000 nonprofit organizations in over 25 countries. For more information, visit hersheycause.com.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Vice President of Operations Bethany Babyak, bbabyak@causecommunications.com.