Account Director (AD) / Senior Account Director (SAD)
SourceCode Communications · New York, New York, United States · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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Overview
What began in 2017 as an idea on the back of a napkin has quickly become an award-winning, fastest-growing communications firm working with some big-name consumer and B2B technology brands. At SourceCode, we’re focused on bringing brains and hustle, humanity and technology, creativity and business intelligence back to public relations.
We are seeking a seasoned agency professional to join our team as either an Account Director or Senior Account Director, depending on experience. In this role, you will act as a vital strategic lead, driving high-impact storytelling, counseling senior client executives, managing account profitability, and mentoring the next generation of PR talent. Whether executing deep enterprise tech campaigns or shaping agency-wide innovation, you are a bold, people-first leader who balances creative vision with disciplined commercial execution.
What You’ll Do
Client Strategy & Counsel: Serve as a trusted lead across high-profile accounts, providing high-level strategic direction to senior client executives. Develop long-term PR plans aligned with client business objectives and confidently navigate difficult conversations or productive client pushback when necessary.
Crisis & Narrative Excellence: Act as a trusted source during client crises by conducting risk assessments and drafting proactive communications. Interview executives to build robust thought leadership platforms and translate complex technical innovations into media-friendly narratives.
Portfolio Management & Business Operations: Take accountability for account health, revenue forecasting, and resource allocation to optimize team utilization and minimize over/under-service. Oversee client contracts, KPIs, and monthly/annual scopes of work.
Media & Integrated Strategy: Build sophisticated, long-term media and engagement strategies spanning media, analyst, and social landscapes. Maintain absolute editorial quality control across the portfolio and leverage a strong network of established relationships across Tier-1 national business and trade media.
Organic Growth: Proactively identify expansion opportunities within your current roster to drive organic business development and maintain high client retention rates.
Team Leadership & Talent Development: Directly manage, coach, and inspire team members, establishing clear professional goals and delivering targeted training to upskill junior and mid-level practitioners.
Innovation & Agency Leadership (SAD Level): Lead teams in adopting emerging PR technologies and alternative communication channels, while expanding leadership footprints into global PR management.