Overview
Strategy Director Jobs in New York, New York, USA at McCann
Location: New York
The Position :
Foxglove Communications is seeking an earnest and hardworking Account Director to
join our team
. In this position, you’ll work closely alongside Account Coordinators, Account Executives, Account Supervisors, and Vice Presidents on a rapidly growing list of acclaimed hospitality clients that span hotels, bars, restaurants, spirits brands, and culinary events across the country. In New York and Philly, our roster includes best-in-class talent, organizations, and properties like Bastia, Ellen Yin and High Street Hospitality Group (a.kitchen,
Fork, High Street, High Street Bakery, etc.), Levain Bakery, New June Bakery, Nok Suntaranon, The Dead Rabbit, and Dear Irving, to name a few. The ideal hire excels at consistently providing thoughtful
communication
in a
fast-paced
, autonomous environment. Those who enjoy a small-company feel and who are drawn to a service-based and hospitality-driven culture should apply.
•
Note:
Candidates must be based in New York, New Jersey, or Philadelphia. You will work a hybrid schedule and will be required to have on-site presence at frequent client meetings, media appointments, and events.
Who We Are :
Foxglove is a communications consultancy with expertise in brand strategy, PR and marketing. Foxglove was founded by Gia Vecchio, a strategist and storyteller with over a decade of experience across hospitality, travel, beverage, and fashion brands that range from savvy startups to global, household names.
What We Do :
Brand Positioning
• Media Relations
• Media Training
• Activation
• Content Creation
• Partnerships
• Hospitality Consulting
Responsibilities :
• Thoughtfully manage client business for a robust account roster
• Serve as project manager and/or day-to-day lead on identified accounts under your purview; overseeing
strategic planning
, executing communications plans, pitching, thoughtful team delegation, and client reporting
• Oversee and support assigned direct reports, including employees at the Senior Account Executive, Account Executive, Account Coordinator, and/or Intern levels
• Serve as a shepherd of
company culture
internally as well as externally in how we service our clients and engage with the media and the broader hospitality industry
• Actively contribute to Management meetings, developing internal tools and resources, and fostering the
company culture
• Proactively take the lead on developing review materials and providing ongoing feedback, fostering a growth path for direct reports; identifying problems and posing solutions before they result in external issues or harm the company; and addressing performance challenges–consulting manager for input and review approvals
• Cultivate and maintain media relationships, visiting clients and making beneficial new relationships for Foxglove overall; with a strong focus on national media
• Maintain awareness of key media awards, events, and festivals, cultivating deep relationships with organizers to leverage clients and the agency; ensuring appropriate clients and the agency are submitted; participating in the upkeep of tracking documents
• Media industry immersion and monitoring…
Title: Strategy Director
Company: McCann
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR, Management
