Account Manager (Work from home)

We're looking for an Account Director who can find the real problem behind a client's request and turn it into thinking that creative can run with. This role reports to and works directly with our VP of Accounts & Strategy. You'll lead discovery and research, develop strategic brand analysis and briefs, and serve as the strategic lead and trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders. This is a full-time role with a hybrid work schedule.[Must be local to the Washington, DC area (DMV) and able to be in office 2-3 days/week.]Strategic Brand Analysis: Develop positioning, audience, messaging, and campaign strategy that leads directly into creative work. Write strategic and creative briefs that give creative teams a sharp, inspiring starting point. Present and sell strategy and creative thinking through strong storytelling, and lead quarterly reviews and annual planning conversations. Define objectives, KPIs, and measurement approaches that tie the work back to client business goals, and turn performance results into strategic recommendations. Partnership: Work closely with account, creative, and production teams so strong strategic groundwork shows up in every brief and carries through to delivery.5-8 years of brand, communications, or campaign strategy experience, including 3+ years at a creative, advertising, or marketing agency.~ A strong brand strategy foundation: positioning, audience, messaging, and briefs.~ Skill in qualitative and quantitative research, competitive analysis, and synthesis.~ Cross-channel fluency across brand, media, social, influencer, experiential, and digital.~ Commercial awareness of scope, effort, and how strategy fits agency economics.~ Proficiency in Google Workspace and project management tools.~ Ability to travel occasionally for client meetings, research, shoots, pitches, and events (up to 25%).Lead the strategic thinking for top-tier clients, like Nike, Google, and more. Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision) so you're covered where it counts, plus a 401(k) match to help you invest in your future. Hybrid/remote flexibility built around doing your best work.