Account Director, Obsidianworks

Company: IMG LIVE
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Account Director, Obsidianworks page is loaded Account Director, Obsidianworks Apply locations CA-Santa Monica time type Full time posted on Posted 23 Days Ago job requisition id JR17332 Who We Are:160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more.Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing. Obsidianworks Account Director Agency Overview: 160over90 is owned by Endeavor, one of the biggest names in culture and entertainment in the world. The creative department here is like that of any other agency but we aren't bogged down by dated holding company models and we aren't owned by a consulting firm. Our connection to Endeavor is our unfair advantage, helping us connect brands to culture through sports, music, film, and fashion like no other. The ideas are boss, able to be taken to the world in whatever way they work best via advertising, branding, social media, PR, experiential, digital and more.In June 2021, 160over90 partnered with Obsidianworks, a culture-powered marketing agency co-founded by actor and producer, Michael B. Jordan, and Chad Easterling. Purpose-built for a more inclusive era of brand storytelling, the agency focuses on cultural connectivity through brand strategy, digital and social impact. Together with 160over90, the agency works with brand and talent partners to identify opportunities, create, and execute innovative and culturally resonant campaigns and activations, and connect with multicultural consumers in diverse communities. This role will focus on opportunities for Obsidianworks and 160over90, brought to life through their agency partnership. The Account Director will spend approximately 80% of her/his time on projects led by Obsidianworks, and the remaining 20% on projects led by 160over90. This role will be based in 160over90's New York, Atlanta or Santa Monica office. Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with Strategy to drive strategic vision and planning for the client, and ensure that the day-to-day execution is smooth.
• Own the relationship with Director and VP level clients. Seen as the trusted, go-to partner in the eyes of our clients.
• Partner with the VP, Client Development and Leadership to proactively identify and seek out organic growth opportunities to expand the agency's connection to the client's business and lead future account planning.
• Play a key role in positioning Obsidianworks as a cultural marketing thought leader and develop deep expertise on the client's business.
• Track record of overseeing intregrated campaigns, including PR and social
• Oversee creation of campaign planning materials, and partner with the core team to develop campaign ideas and brand actions that help our clients break through in culture.
• Track and interpret campaign performance to optimize creative work and to build compelling story's
• Manage and mentor the Account and Production team members connected to your account(s) to help guide and support the internal strategy and creative processes.
• Oversee budget health, review and manage scopes, provide input on schedules/work backs, and partner with the team to evaluate resource management across projects.
• Help set the tone internally for striving for bold and big strategic and creative thinking. Spark your internal team to push boundaries and our client partners.
• Effectively balance the needs of the client, as well as the needs of the agency and internal teams.
• Ensure consistent client satisfaction and retention.
• Foster a collaborative, team oriented environment. Qualifications:
  • 5 -7 years of account experience at leading ad agencies.
  • Proven ability to help drive and inspire disruptive creative ideas and breakthrough campaign work.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
  • Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem solving capabilities.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience working on integrated campaigns and brand actions/activations that focus on driving earned cultural coverage.
  • Proven experience in leading a team
  • Experience with CRM and WorkJ idealEndeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. Weunderstand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity,equity,andinclusionineverything we do. As a global companythatdrivesculture,westrive to reflect theworld'sdiversevoices.Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
    Hiring Range Minimum :$112,500 annually Hiring Range Maximum: $150,000 annually About Us 160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more. Diversity Statement for EndeavorEndeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We -understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our -company and -lead -with a lens -of -diversity, equity, and -inclusion -in everything we do. -It means that we engage -in anti-racism and allyship -the way we do anything. Fiercely and Fearlessly. -As a global company that -drives -culture -we -endeavor to reflect the world's -diverse -voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.
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