
Hybrid Account Director - Investor Communications na Imagination
Imagination · New York, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Senior
- Escritório em New York
Role Overview:
Key Responsibilities
- Act as primary contact for client and relevant advisors on each project, immersing yourself in the brand and investor story
- Work with a company’s in-house marketing and creative teams, and agencies, in the development of the investor focused content and the overall brand experience solution for deal, non-deal marketing and investor events
- Work with internal and third-party partners in the production of long-form (30 minutes)) of investor video presentations and shorter corporate brand films
- Oversee creative treatment and script development (with support by creative director and copywriter) and review brand materials and legal documentation in order to understand and guide the development of both
- Coordinate design and development of the roadshow/investor presentation
- Create client research and creative briefs, and ensure briefs are adhered to
- Communicate project requirements, client instructions, and creative intent to internal team and outside suppliers (as needed) and guide on-brand solutions
- Develop and maintain overall project timeline and guide project team to deliver project most effectively and efficiently
- Create and manage overall project budget, from initial cost estimate to reconciliation and invoicing
- Negotiate and manage bids and contracting with third parties
- Manage the collection of NDAs, releases, COIs and other necessary paperwork
- Create and update project schedules and/or run of shows
- Travel to oversee on location live-action shooting, roadshow support and/or events
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and sustain mid-level and higher client relationships through a good understanding of client’s business environment and through superb project delivery
- Research, develop and win new business with existing and prospective clients, and banks, including proposal documents, budgets and pitch presentations
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A positive, can-do attitude along with the ability to work across a wide range of projects
- Extensive experience in client services and communications with a proven track record of leading large-scale, high-profile projects with the proficiency normally associated through 12 + years experience.in an agency or IR/PR environment
- Experience with leading the development of corporate communications digital content / video production projects, all the way through pre production, filming and post production
- Event management experience preferred
- Good communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience collaborating with senior-level executives and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics
- Highly motivated and able to work autonomously
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident and effective in negotiating contracts with vendors and venues, and managing releases with talent and locations Initiative and enthusiasm, with an ability to ‘think on your feet’
- Flexibility for short-notice travel for shoots and events, when required to support project delivery
- Prepared to work extended hours as required to meet project needs
- PowerPoint and Excel as well as Google Slides and Sheets competency is essential
- Strong numeracy skills, well-practiced in complex budgeting and reconciliation
- Regular communication with clients in the financial sector, specifically investment and ECM banking, is a key component of this role. An interest in and a foundational understanding of capital markets are essential
- A keen interest in financial and business news is beneficial, and staying current with industry developments is expected
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to remain calm under pressure/handle stress very well
- Keen attention to detail
- Clear understanding of working with confidential information and management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Resourcefulness
- Engrained, strong problem-solving skills – solutions-oriented by nature
- A love of persuasive communication
- Interest in working with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Willingness to travel; with valid passport (minimum of six months to run); domestic and international travel will be required in this role typically atleast 1-2 weeks at a time quarterly
Benefits
- Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
- Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth
- A fun, engaging work culture
- Be part of a mission-driven team that values agility, integrity, and excellence
- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact projects from day one
- Comprehensive paid time off benefits
- An annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance and eligibility criteria
- Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week
- Generous parental leave
- Up to 4% safe harbor company 401k match
- Comprehensive, low-cost health benefits