Account Director

Opportunity  Brunswick Group is seeking an  experienced  Account Director to join our  fast-paced   Dallas 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 performance.    Benefits:  Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Commuter Benefits. Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays. Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share– immediate vesting. Career training and development opportunities. Employee discounts.   Office Policy:  At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments – whether in our offices or on-site with clients – through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guida