Account Strategist (Paid Media Preferred)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Account Strategist to support the execution and performance of client marketing programs. This role plays a key part in managing day-to-day account needs, coordinating across internal teams, and contributing to performance-driven strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day client contact, managing routine communication, follow-ups, and requests with minimal oversight
• Build strong working relationships through consistent, reliable execution and communication
• Lead portions of client meetings (status updates, reporting walk-throughs) with support from senior team members
• Ensure all client deliverables and requests are clearly communicated and followed through, even as priorities shift
• Own execution of project timelines, deliverables, and workflows across assigned workstreams
• Maintain and update key account documents (status reports, trackers, timelines) with accuracy
• Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring deadlines are met in dynamic environments
• Proactively identify risks to timelines or deliverables and escalate when needed
• Support budget and scope tracking at a project level
• Support tasks and project timelines in project management software (ClickUp)
• Begin to connect performance results to campaign strategy and client goals
• Contribute to building reports and presentations, including drafting insights and recommendations
• Partner with media and analytics teams to ensure data is accurate and actionable
• Cross-functional coordination: Coordinate with media, creative, and analytics teams to ensure aligned execution across channels
• Develop project, creative, and media briefs with increasing independence
• Communicate client feedback clearly and ensure it is reflected in deliverables
• Help ensure internal teams are aligned on priorities, timelines, and expectations
• Bring organization and clarity across teams when multiple inputs, timelines, or priorities are in play

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in account management, marketing, or related field
• Agency experience preferred
• Working knowledge of paid media (search, social, programmatic, traditional) preferred
• Experience supporting multi-channel campaigns and client relationships

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear and confident communication and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of marketing KPIs and performance drivers
• Strong attention to detail and accountability for assigned work
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a calm, problem-solving approach under pressure