Account Director

Opportunity

Brunswick Group is seeking an Account Director to join our fast-paced Washington, D.C. office.

At Brunswick Group, we work on the issues that define industries and shape the future of business. In this role, you’ll be part of a high-performing team advising leaders at many of the world’s most influential organizations. This is a role for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings intellectual rigor and creativity to complex challenges, and is driven to deliver outstanding results. If you want to help navigate moments that matter most to global clients — from M A and crisis to corporate positioning and reputation — Brunswick offers a platform unlike any other in our industry.

About the Role

Client Contribution Handling

Develop a strong working relationship with the client and earn their trust

Produce high-quality client account ‘essentials’ that showcase the expertise , thinking, judgement and research behind our recommendations and strategic advice

Draft press releases, Q As and key message documents

Leverage in-house AI tools and other resources to manage workload and keep deliverables on track, on time and of the highest quality

Manage upwards and downwards to ensure the team are fully informed and prepared for client work

Contribute to brainstorms and pitch preparation

Think on a strategic and tactical level about client issues and account development

Show an ongoing interest in and grasp of market intelligence , and share that with clients appropriately

Deliver ideas, direction and content  to the account team

Contribution to the Firm

Establish and m aintain strong client and internal relationships, ensuring high-quality deliverables and responsiveness across multiple time-sensitive engagements

Draw insights and opportunities from your personal and professional networks and leverage that knowledge appropriately on behalf of the Firm and our clients

Participate in and contribute to training sessions where appropriate   and take advantage of the learning and engagement opportunities when available

Teamwork and Collaborative Approach

Act as the ‘eyes and the ears’ of the team, always aware of team workstreams/movements/ deadlines

Share ideas, knowledge and recommendations with the wider team

Earn the respect of their peers/colleagues and treat people with respect; lead by example

Communication Skills – Engagement with Media and Other Audiences

Demonstrate and develop a deep understanding of our clients’ media universe and the key contacts within it

Establish a network of media and other stakeholder contacts

Be well-informed on all relevant sector/client newswires and key media; proactively monitoring and sharing coverage , insights of key influencers

Seek to establish relationships with journalists and/or other audiences ; h andle difficult media issues with ease

Provide input into corporate positioning media strategy to build engaging programs, then identify new angles in order to sell stories to a range of different media

What We're Looking For

At Brunswick, we seek smart and curious individuals dedicated to learning and growth. We value potential, strong work ethic, sound judgement and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Standout Account Director candidates demonstrate:

At least 4-7 years of relevant work experience; corporate communications or agency experience a plus

Experience in an advisory role with working knowledge of and an interest in the capital markets and a range of financial situations involving U.S. public and large private companies

Familiarity with the media landscape

Deep understanding of business and finance

Knowledge of Factiva, Bloomberg and other research resources

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to think strategically and creatively

Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters

International work experience or knowledge a plus

Ideal Candidate

A communications advisor with experience counseling clients on corporate issues ( e.g. crisis, M A, financial situations, etc.)

Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance, entrepreneurial environments

Excellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligence

Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit

Why J oin U s

Joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package:

Base Pay: The annual base compensation range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000 . The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.

Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide perform…