Who we are:
The Ad Council convenes creative storytellers to educate, unite and uplift audiences by opening hearts, inspiring action and accelerating change around the most pressing issues in America. Since the non-profit's founding, the organization and its partners in advertising, media, marketing and tech have been behind some of the country's most iconic social impact campaigns - Smokey Bear, A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste, Love Has No Labels, Tear the Paper Ceiling and many more. With a current focus on mental health, gun violence prevention, the opioid epidemic, skill-based hiring and other critical issues, the Ad Council's national campaigns encompass advertising and media content, ground game and community efforts, trusted messenger and influencer engagement, and employer programs, among other innovative strategies to move the needle on the most important issues of the day.
Job Summary:
The Senior Account Director (known at Ad Council as Senior Campaign Director) is the strategic campaign lead and an integral part of the Ad Council's Campaign Development team responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of fully integrated public service communications programs that drive sustainable and measurable social change. On a day-to-day basis, you are the trusted partner and adviser to our clients and funders, as well as pro-bono advertising agencies. You also help build coalitions and engage a broad network of stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Whether it's reviewing research, working collaboratively on a strategy and evaluating creative, developing a digital product, activating creator and press/social programs, partnering with media companies, or engaging brands on their CSR initiative, your job will be to oversee and coordinate the various processes and teams that go into developing integrated communications programs that truly surround an issue, reach an audience and make a difference in our world.
This role is perfect for a seasoned marketer who is a stellar project and people leader who builds relationships easily, thrives and adapts well to change, can both think strategically and roll up their sleeves, has excellent communications skills and presence, and is passionate about social change. This position requires travel to Ad Council's NYC and DC offices for all-staff and team meetings at least four times a year, and campaign-related travel as required.
The compensation package for this position includes an annual base salary of $110,000-$125,000. This position is eligible to receive an annual incentive, generous benefits, and paid time off.
What you'll do:
What you bring:
What you need to be successful in the role:
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All full-time the Ad Council employees are eligible for:
What we're committed to:
At the Ad Council, we value and celebrate the unique characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. Diversity is the foundation of our work and allows us to reimagine how we reach our audiences. It is not simply our belief, but our duty, to cultivate a team that is representative of the American people. Only then can we drive true, measurable, and life-changing impact on the most important issues facing our country today.
The Ad Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status.
The Ad Council invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below.
How to reach us:
To apply online: https://www.adcouncil.org/join-our-team
Email: (careers@adcouncil.org)
Fax (212) 922-1676
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