Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Account Manager (Creative) to lead complex campaign execution for high-profile entertainment clients in Los Angeles, California. This role oversees the full lifecycle of creative initiatives, balancing timelines, budgets, quality standards, and stakeholder communication from concept through final asset delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong client partnership skills, production knowledge, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams toward successful outcomes.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining clear communication, aligning expectations, and guiding campaign progress at every stage.
• Direct the end-to-end coordination of creative projects, partnering with internal teams across creative, production, premedia, and account functions to move work from development to final delivery.
• Prepare project estimates and client proposals using established pricing frameworks, then monitor spending throughout execution to support accurate billing and healthy account performance.
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules, track milestones, and adjust plans proactively in collaboration with key stakeholders to keep deliverables on time.
• Translate client goals and feedback into actionable direction for creative leadership and execution teams to ensure the final output reflects the intended vision.
• Lead kickoff meetings and recurring status sessions by setting agendas, documenting updates, and keeping team members aligned on next steps.
• Coordinate staffing plans with creative leadership and resource management, including the effective use of internal talent and freelance support.
• Partner with digital production, premedia, color, and project management teams to confirm quality standards are met and final files are transferred accurately to downstream teams.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders while maintaining ownership of quality assurance across proofs, comps, and final deliverables.
• Support other account managers as needed and oversee the work of assigned project contributors to ensure smooth execution across campaigns.
• At least 8 years of experience in account management, project management, or a related client-facing discipline.
• Demonstrated background in agency, entertainment, or creative production environments; experience supporting theatrical, retail, home entertainment, or gaming campaigns is highly valued.
• Familiarity with physical and display-based marketing assets such as theatrical displays, out-of-home installations, stunt boards, or similar manufactured creative executions.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain close attention to detail in fast-paced settings.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Proven strength in budget oversight, scheduling, problem-solving, and delivering a high standard of client service.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience beyond 10 years in account management or creative campaign leadership is considered an advantage.