Account Director

The TASC Group
New York, NY

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and results-driven Account Director to lead our client teams and our growing digital marketing needs. This Account Director will play an integral role in growing The TASC Group’s digital marketing capabilities, developing and implementing digital marketing and PR strategies across digital platforms. We will be looking to this person to remain current with technology standards, industry trends and emerging technologies.


The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in PR and communications – five-plus years of it in digital storytelling through social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X) and other digital platforms – and at least five (5) years of experience managing teams, ideally in an agency setting.


This candidate must have a passion for public service, and a desire to work for nonprofits and advocacy campaigns.


Key responsibilities include advising clients and develop communications and digital marketing strategies that accomplish their goals; managing and mentoring staff; leading new business development efforts and amplifying visibility for The TASC Group. The ideal candidate should work well in a faced-paced environment, understand how to manage junior and senior-level staff and be skilled at taking a vision and implementing it into tangible action and results.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement overall digital PR and marketing strategies to drive engagement and generate earned media coverage across various digital platforms.
  • Supervise and advise multiple client accounts, including crisis clients, to advance client goals while maintaining trusted relationships with key client accounts.
  • Directly manage and mentor up to five direct reports, overseeing their work and their evaluations.
  • Co-lead PR efforts for the company, including thought leadership opportunities to elevate The TASC Group’s visibility (media interview opportunities, award submissions and more) as well as approve/draft social media content for LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
  • Support business development efforts in partnership with the Chairman/Founder and Senior Vice President, including responding to new business inquiries, identifying new business leads, developing proposals, and meeting with prospective clients.
  • Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with the agency’s values.


Required Skills:

  • 8-10 years of PR and strategic communications experience; agency experience required. Nonprofit and advocacy experience is a strong plus.
  • 5+ years of digital marketing experience with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation of digital metrics. Ability to present insights and reports to clients.
  • 5+ years of experience directly managing and mentoring employees. Collaborative team player with strong leadership, project and people management skills.
  • Excellent project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities, clients and other issues.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills.
  • Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
  • Experience supporting or leading business development efforts.


ABOUT US


The TASC Group is a fast-growing, award-winning public relations and communications agency representing non-profit organizations, mission-driven companies and social advocacy campaigns. Built on a foundation of progressive values and a passion for public service, we work on strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, thought leadership, subject matter expertise, media training and content creation for clients across the country.


Ragan’s PR Daily named TASC one of the top places to work in communications in 2025. Our work is rooted in creativity, authenticity and social impact. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative and inspiring team culture.


OUR VISION  


The TASC Group was built on a foundation of progressive values and a passion for public service that is reflected in the work that we do for our client partners every single day. Our mission is to make a meaningful and significant difference for advocacy organizations, nonprofits and socially driven businesses that are committed to building stronger communities and making the world a better place. Individuals that work at TASC are mission-driven, want their work to make a difference, are inspired by our clients and are willing to work hard to help them succeed.

 

OUR VALUES  


Be Authentic and Ethical  

Being strong and ethical communicators means being straightforward and honest with each other and with our clients is central to our work and our purpose.


Hard Work, Achieve High Expectations

We hold ourselves and each other to high standards. We work hard every day to help our clients be successful and to grow into more effective public relations and communications professionals.


Compassion and Respect  

Compassion is the heart of who we are as an individual and who we are as a firm. Our goal is to empower, train and mentor our people and demonstrate respect for co-workers and our clients alike.


What We Offer:

  • Compensation range: $115,000-$139,000 + a performance-based bonus
  • Competitive benefits + perks package
  • Hybrid workplace environment. Open office space with quiet conference rooms and communal pantry with unlimited snacks, fresh fruit, and gourmet coffee/tea selections
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy including vacation, sick/personal leave and office holidays
  • One week of “Work from Anywhere” + remote work week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
  • Monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Health and wellness stipend
  • Professional development stipend– access to training, conferences and educational support
  • Health, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Commissions for client renewals and new business referrals
  • Company events – Team retreats, offsite events, team lunches and social gatherings
  • A creative, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
  • The opportunity to help shape the future of an award-winning, growing agency