Account DIrector
BBBH34055_1770748022
Posted: 10/02/2026
- US$120000.00 - US$150000 per annum
- New York
- Permanent
We are seeking Agency Account Directors to join a leading NY based Social Media focused agency.
You must be based in NY and be available for in person meetings.
You will serve as a primary client partner, guiding strategy, overseeing execution, and collaborating closely with creative, strategy, production, and media teams.
You'll balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day leadership-ensuring work is smart, on-brief, on-time, and culturally relevant.
What You'll Do
- Lead integrated social-first programs across platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, emerging channels)
- Translate client goals into clear strategic direction for internal teams
- Oversee scopes, timelines, budgets, and resourcing across accounts
- Partner closely with creative and strategy teams to deliver standout work
- Present work, performance, and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Identify growth opportunities and support new business initiatives
- Mentor and manage junior account team members (Director level and above)
- Ensure operational excellence while protecting creative ambition
Who You Are
- 5-10+ years of account management experience at a social, digital, or integrated agency
- Deep understanding of social-first marketing, creators, culture, and platforms
- Comfortable leading complex, high-visibility accounts
- Strong communicator-clear, persuasive, and calm under pressure
- Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
- Proven experience managing budgets, scopes, and cross-functional teams
- Trusted advisor to clients, not just a project manager
- NYC-based
Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website.
Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.
If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.
