Account Director

Opportunity 

Brunswick Group is seeking an Account Director to join our fast-paced Washington, D.C. 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 maintain 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