Temporary Account Director (May - Dec)

This is not a traditional Account Director role.You'll lead a social-first and experiential account for a leading category-defining consumer tech brand.The work spans always-on social, cultural activations, and campaign moments, all at the intersection of culture, community, and innovation. This brand expect a partner who can move at the speed of social while thinking several steps ahead.You are equal parts business lead, strategic partner, and operator. You know how to build trust with senior clients, translate ambition into clear plans, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver work that shows up in culture, not just on a content calendar.You are comfortable in the gray. You bring structure where it's needed, push when it matters, and stay close enough to the work to keep the quality bar high. You are a hands-on leader.Location: Minneapolis, Los Angeles, or New York. This is a virtual role but largely East Coast based clients.What You'll OwnClient LeadershipServe as the senior day to day client lead across a portfolio of brands or a large, multi-workstream engagementEarn trust quickly, and keep it by being proactive, informed, and never caught flat-footedTranslate evolving client needs into clear scopes, priorities, and ways of workingNavigate ambiguity with confidence, especially in environments where strategy is set internally and requires strong translation into executionStrategic DirectionChampion a social-first, platform-native approach across all workstreamsGuide the development of always-on content systems that balance scale, speed, and cultural relevancePartner closely with Strategy & Creative to ensure work is not just on-brief, but culturally sharp and worth engaging withPush beyond campaign thinking to build sustainable content ecosystems and fandom-driven engagementTeam LeadershipLead a cross-functional team across account, project management, strategy, creative, and productionSet the tone for how the team shows up: calm, accountable, and solutions-orientedCoach and collaborate closely with team members (note: this role does not include direct reports)Create an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and motivated to do their best workOperational ExcellenceOwn the health of the business across scope, staffing, and financials, staying tightly aligned with Project Management on timelines, estimates, and deliveryBuild scalable ways of working that can flex across brands, moments, and levels of intensityIdentify risks early and solve them before they become problemsRequirements10+ years in account management, agency-side preferredExperience in digital, social, and content-led programs, especially organic socialYou've ideally managed entertainment, fandom, or multi-brand accountsYou understand how culture moves on social and you have strong opinions about how brands should (and shouldn't) show up in itYou communicate with clarity and confidence, in a deck, in a room, in a Slack message Comfort working in fast-moving, evolving environments where priorities shift and clarity isn't always givenA collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence without egoWe are an AI-forward workplace. We value candidates who are comfortable with generative AI and passionate about experimenting with new ways to integrate these tools into their daily workWhat makes someone successful hereYou lean in, not back. You don't wait for direction, you create itYou care about the work, not just the process, and stay close enough to elevate itYou can zoom out to see the bigger picture, and zoom in to fix what's brokenYou build real relationships, internally and externallyYou know how to balance being strategic, scrappy, and steady all at onceYou genuinely like and respect the people you work withBenefitsAt space150, we are committed to pay transparency and equity in accordance with applicable laws. We believe in providing clear, upfront information regarding compensation to ensure a fair hiring process for all candidates.CompensationRole Type: Full-Time, Temporary (up to 40 hours per week)Hourly Rate: $100 - $125 / hour based on experience, location, skills and qualificationsPayroll: This is a W2 position only; all compensation will be processed through space150 payrollBenefits & PerksWhile this is a temporary role, it is full time and will be eligible for our full benefits package, including:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchLife Insurance (basic, voluntary & AD&D)Family Leave (parental leave)Short & Long Term DisabilityStatutory benefits required by law