Account Manager

Overview

Veritas Communications, a highly acclaimed marketing and public relations firm, is seeking a dynamic PR professional with a leadership outlook who is both imaginative and deeply connected to contemporary culture. Ideal candidates are those passionate about the music, entertainment, and pop culture scenes and recognized as cultural insiders within their social circles.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior agency staff to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage client needs within the consumer, retail, and lifestyle sectors.
• Provide leadership both in client interactions and internally within teams.
• Possess extensive knowledge of traditional media, influencer marketing, and digital communications.
• Oversee account team workflows and assignments efficiently, offering problem-solving and solution-oriented guidance.
• Meet agency billable targets consistently.
• Interpret client briefs and formulate strategic communications plans accordingly.
• Forge productive relationships with clients and agency collaborators.
• Mentor and support the professional growth of junior team members.
• Deliver innovative solutions addressing clients' business challenges.
• Incorporate research and exploration into comprehensive integrated marketing strategies.
• Identify and pursue organic growth opportunities aligned with agency goals.
• Contribute to new business development efforts including pitch participation.
• Evaluate media coverage pertaining to clients’ campaigns.

Candidate Qualifications

Applicants should possess a minimum of five years of versatile agency experience, preferably within PR, managing multiple client accounts and thriving in cross-agency collaborative environments. Candidates must demonstrate emerging project management skills alongside a strong track record in client servicing and team collaboration. A deep understanding of communication channels combined with advanced familiarity with media, influencer relations, and PR landscapes is essential. Comfort and enthusiasm for influencer culture, meme trends, and early adoption of new social platforms are highly valued. The role thrives in an environment without rigid hierarchies where ideas are judged on merit, focusing on innovative and culturally relevant marketing campaigns, creative storytelling, and compelling digital content.

Agency Corporate Commitment

Veritas leads market innovation by influencing key individuals whose endorsements significantly impact consumer choices. Utilizing a blend of artistic approach and analytical strategy, the agency excels at creating tailored influencer marketing campaigns with measurable impact beyond simple impressions. As part of MDC Partners, Veritas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity across multiple dimensions including age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and background. The agency is actively investing in initiatives to nurture diverse creators and talent while maintaining transparency in diversity and inclusion progress to shape a welcoming industry environment.