Senior Account Director

Who is Hunt & Gather? 

 Hunt & Gather is a high-touch communications agency founded in 2014. Our team of 25 is based in  New York, Los Angeles and London. We partner with great companies to craft clearly designed  strategies and cultivate meaningful relationships all over the world. 

What do we do? 

We have unmatched access to business insiders, tastemakers and media players and we create  groundbreaking partnerships. We develop bespoke campaigns, activations and events, and we  handle every detail, so clients can focus on what's important.  

Our values 

» True Partners 

We’re right there with you, side by side. Your goals are our goals and your success is our success. We value collaboration & excellence above ego & ambition. 

» Honesty 

We pride ourselves on our no-nonsense, honest approach. We are unafraid to speak the truth. 

Our benefits 

» Curiosity 

We don’t accept the status quo: we always ask questions. We are motivated by the things we have yet to discover. 

» Grace 

We always communicate thoughtfully and act with poise, courtesy, taste, and kindness, no matter the situation. 

Comprehensive  Medical Insurance 

401K Plan Summer  Fridays 

Volunteer  Days 

Wine-down  Fridays 

The company we keep

Hunt & Gather, 122 Hudson St. 6th Floor, New York, NY 10013 

2 / Senior Account Director, New York City 

Your role 

You will be responsible for driving proactive communications programs for Hunt & Gather clients with  a focus on public relations campaigns & initiatives, and brand positioning.  

Your responsibilities 

» Support your Vice President in developing, managing and executing communications strategies 

» Build a relationship with key clients to start to position yourself as the first point of call for requests and questions 

» Lead key points of the agenda in client meetings 

» Take the lead in drafting new proposals, budgets and timelines 

» Conceive of creative ideas to deliver against client briefs 

» Be responsible for the delivery of actions against set deadlines 

» Support event partnership, activation and execution as required 

» Understand and manage account finances, resourcing and profitability 

» Be proactive and innovative in you approach to client services 

» Assist with the implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures for Hunt & Gather 

» Generate new business leads 

Your skills & experience 

» 6-8 years of communications experience, including time spent in an agency 

» Experience working with high profile corporate companies with additional experience in the media and/or tech industries preferred 

» Strong, senior media relationships 

» A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in PR, marketing or a relevant arts and humanities subject » Strong interpersonal, organizational and management skills 

» Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to execute on the big picture » Ability to work quickly and exhibit strong judgment 

» The ideal candidate will be dynamic, resourceful and polished, with outstanding media relationships and the highest standards for client service. 

» The candidate will have demonstrated experience working on high profile PR campaigns, successfully implementing initiatives, and collaborating effectively with colleagues