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McPherson Strategies is seeking an Account Director who can help us drive meaningful results for our clients in the social impact space. We’re searching for an individual who can jump right in and manage agency teams and client engagements, interface and build trust with clients, and co-create strategies and actionable plans that advance project goals.

Location: Our team is remote but we’re all about collaboration and communication. Ideally the Northeast but we are open to other locations.

Responsibilities:

This will vary account to account, but will include some combination of the following:

• Manage internal teams and ensure we are always providing top-notch service for our clients.

• Develop strategic communications plans and oversee implementation of these efforts, including messaging and positioning, media relations, speaking opportunities, social media, partnerships, influencer outreach and more. (In some cases, this may mean managing some of these tasks yourself; in others, it will involve overseeing others’ work).

• Review and provide feedback on team’s work, including media pitches, target lists, speaking submissions and social media posts  .

• Lead client calls.

• Source new business leads and assist with business cultivation efforts including writing proposals.

You have:

• 7-10 years of experience in communications, with at least 4 years in a leadership role within a fast-paced agency environment.

• Effective team and project management skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs and numerous assignments.

• Savvy interpersonal skills and ability to manage a diverse set of client and external stakeholder relationships.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills; strong attention to detail.

• Strong writing and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to present information in a digestible way.

• A deep curiosity and diligent following of current news events and media platforms/programs.

• Experience and ability to work effectively remotely and with a remote team.

• Passion for social impact, movement building, creating meaningful and progressive change.

• A strong work ethic and a commitment to providing quality work to McPherson Strategies’ teams and clients.

• Ability to work independently and without supervision.  

• BONUS: Strong relationships in the social impact space.
  
  

Sound like you? Please send your resume to info@mcpstrategies.com along with a brief note about why you think you’re right for the gig.

We offer competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, paid leave, a flexible work schedule, family-friendly working environment and option to participate in the company’s 401k plan. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 in addition to a discretionary end-of-year bonus.

McPherson Strategies is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

McPherson Strategies is a boutique agency focused on the intersection of communications and social impact. Our clients include corporations, social businesses, nonprofits, social entrepreneurs and foundations.

We’re on the lookout for a paid intern for the Social Impact Fellowship who can help us drive meaningful results for our clients in the social impact space. The role would require a minimum of 15 hours per week (with the potential for more).

Location: Our team is remote, but we’re all about communication and collaboration. Most of our team is based in New York, and we also have a presence in Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Account Manager to track deadlines and capture status updates for client activities (events, awards, media, etc.).

• Conduct thorough research, including vetting potential partners, developing target lists and analyzing industry competitors.

• Discover, vet and pursue strategic opportunities to get clients visibility.

• Manage outreach and prepare submission materials for conferences and awards, including drafting topic proposals.

• Draft social media posts.

• When possible, participate in client and internal calls, taking notes and providing call prep materials as needed.

• Provide additional administrative and research support as needed.

YOU HAVE:

• A self-starter attitude

• Strong writing chops and critical thinking skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions, assignments and deadlines

• Top-notch research skills and the ability to present information in a digestible way

• The ability to work effectively with a remote team

• A strong work ethic and a commitment to providing quality work to McPherson Strategies teams and clients

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment (preferred)

Sound like you? Please send your resume to info@mcpstrategies.com along with a brief note about why you think you’re right for the gig.

McPherson Strategies is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.