BCW North America Hiring For Account Director, Communications Support (detroit, Mi) at Detroit, MI, United States Full Time

Job Description

Account Director, Communications Support
Detroit, MI
The Role:
We are looking for an Account Director to join BCW and WPP’s North America team for a leading F100 Automotive client. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to work on this client with a matrixed cross-functional team on multiple communications workstreams.
This role will be responsible for helping clients achieve successful storytelling initiatives around an exciting and innovative line of new automobiles.
The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling and will be a strong writer who can drive content development and media relations campaigns that truly engage audiences.
Perks of working at BCW:

• Hybrid work environment that offers the flexibility and balance of working from home and going into the office
• Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and BCW’s Career Pathing program
• Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at BCW and the outside community and accelerate their careers.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays. Our Flexible Holiday Policy includes 9 paid holidays inclusive of Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day, with the option to swap out a company holiday for another personally significant day. We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave to bond with your new child, also inclusive of adoption and foster care
• Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance, as well as free virtual or in-person counselling for mental health.
• 401K Savings and Investment Plans
• Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting & parking expenses
• WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster
• Assisting with preparing presentations for leadership
• Participating in meetings with other departments within the auto company on behalf of the client
• Assisting with coordination between departments within the auto company on shared announcements, launches and storytelling

What is the work?
This role will be supporting the Communications Lead for our automotive F100 client in North America in all aspects of the business. This could include but not be limited to:

• Assisting with preparing presentations for leadership
• Participating in meetings with other departments within the auto company on behalf of the client
• Assisting with coordination between departments within the auto company on shared announcements, launches and storytelling

Experience that contributes to your success:

• 7+ years of previous public relations work experience
• A blended background in both account management and media relations
• Excellent project and team management skills with a proven ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments and identify, secure, and employ resources needed to achieve results
• Advanced writing skills: ability to write for senior level management and audiences adapting tone and style
• Ability to manage complex relationships diplomatically and consultatively
• Ability to think innovatively to develop creative solutions and new programs that are persuasive and can influence audiences
• Team player, ready to roll up their sleeves in a collaborative environment
• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups

About BCW:
BCW is part of WPP’s global, multi-faceted, multi-talented creative engine, with access to countless opportunities to grow.
BCW’s commitment to moving people starts with our employees. You’ll find ways to ignite your growth while doing meaningful work for exceptional clients in an environment that prioritizes your success, compels collaboration and celebrates learning. We’re committed to moving our people forward in their careers and helping them grow as people and professionals.
We wholly believe that our diversity is our strength and feeds the creativity critical to success, so Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (I.D.E.A.) are embedded into everything we do for our people, agency, clients and the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from talent across all dimensions of race/ethnicity and the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, differently abled and veteran communities.
For more information, visit bcw-global.com.
BCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MF/Disability/Vet, and we are proud of our diverse workforce.
Our organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
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