Strategist & Account Director
Strategist & Account Director
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$ 85000 - 115000
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Job Description
Wonder: Strategies for Good has partnered with Chaloner on their search for a full-time strategist & account director based in the United States to join their virtual team.
About Wonder: Strategies for Good
At Wonder: Strategies for Good we use our superpowers to accelerate progressive social change on the most important issues facing the country and planet from racial justice to climate change. Wonder is a virtual strategic communications firm specializing in messaging narrative change and audience research. We are experts in messaging storytelling psychology and public-opinion research. At Wonder we are among the most successful communications strategists doing work to accelerate progressive social change. Thats because we explore the psychological dynamics that shape peoples attitudes and behaviors on social issues how audiences are Heartwired. We use that understanding to develop effective messaging interventions to make progress on social issues. Wonder colleagues deeply value the opportunity to learn and grow their skills and know-how. Wonder strategists have led audience research and developed strategies with change-makers to make progress on some of the most pressing issues of the day from advancing the freedom to marry for same-sex couples to making medical aid-in-dying a legal option for terminally ill people. Visit to learn more.
About the Position
Wonder: Strategies for Good seeks an experienced strategic communications professional to join our team as a strategist & account director. The role is ideal for someone who loves and excels at project management and has experience in managing and executing communication strategies to accelerate progressive social change with the desire to grow. Our team approaches our client work and our work together as a team with empathy and compassion. We are committed to the professional development of our colleagues and to our values of curiosity learning purpose teamwork and equity.
Your Superpowers & Experience
You have at least five to seven years of experience doing project management and developing content and messaging for progressive social causes.
You are able to break larger projects into smaller tasks and proactively communicate with other team members to ensure work is moving forward.
You are organized and detail-oriented. You also love helping others to be organized.
You have a way with words and love finding ways to communicate to motivate people to take action.
You are observant and analytical seeing themes and patterns in the conversations you have with people and the content you read.
You are a geek for: communications strategy the psychology of human nature and social change. You are curious by nature.
You are flexible and love working with teams; you also have the confidence and discipline to be self-directed to take initiative and to meet deadlines while working from home.
You maintain a professional presence in client and partner-facing situations able to anticipate needs and proactively problem solve.
You are passionate about your professional development and open to feedback. You are eager to try out new skill-sets like presenting and training.
You have experience working on multi-racial teams and have a strong commitment to and lived experience with racial justice equity and inclusion.
You have high emotional intelligence and are able to talk about emotionally complex and socially sensitive issues.
(Bonus Superpower) You have experience conducting qualitative or quantitative audience research on social issues.
Your Responsibilities
No day will be exactly the same for the account director. Heres how you are likely to spend your time.
Account Management (40%)
Managing a portfolio of accounts across a range of issue areas working with full-time staff and coordinating with external partners
Developing and managing timelines/work plans for client projects and coordinating with team members on their assignments and deadlines
Planning agendas taking notes and tracking action items in internal team meetings
Directing project teams toward successful completion of projects
Strategic Communications & Audience Research (30%)
Writing and developing content from test messaging content to video scripts
Leading research interviews to inform strategy and content development
Co-leading project teams with research analysis and strategy development
Presenting research findings facilitating workshops leading training and coaching sessions
Client Relations (30%)
Co-leading client accounts with a focus on client satisfaction account success and the development of breakthrough strategies
Creating client strategy deliverables including slide decks client memos or other content with a focus on channeling the appropriate brand voice/tone
Communicating status updates with clients and preparing agendas for client meetings
Supporting marketing activities to grow Wonders client base
Drafting and reviewing proposals and scoping budgets for new work
Salary Benefits
The account director position is a full-time position working remotely. As part of our commitment to equity Wonder considers multiple factors including regional cost of living along with skills experience and industry standards when determining compensation offers. Based on these factors the range for this position is $85000 - $115000. During the interview process we can be more specific about the salary range for each candidates geographic location. The position includes a generous benefit package including health benefits dental and vision coverage a 401K retirement plan paid parental leave 19 days of paid vacation 9 days of paid sick leave 11 paid holidays and an end of year holiday break.
To Apply
Interested candidates should apply by using the application form. Please send a cover letter describing the superpowers you would bring to the position one writing sample for which you were the primary writer and a timeline or work plan you developed to
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
