Racepoint Group is searching for an Account Director to join our Public Affairs Group in Washington, DC. This person’s primary focus is leading accounts, creating strategies and implementing programs to identify, secure and service integrated accounts. Our clients span the spectrum of industries from energy and healthcare to technology. We focus on advancing agendas through multiple influencer channels, including print, broadcast and social media and through direct programs. We excel at building thought leadership programs that align the issues defining moral purpose in the 21st century with key business outcomes. Racepoint Group is an award-winning global public relations agency with special expertise in digital media relations. We leverage the power of traditional and digital media relations to elevate premium and emerging technology, health and science brands and support the advocacy mission of our clients in industry and government, generating world-class results that directly impact mindshare, market share and legislative outcomes. We lead in the application of technology to our craft and provide clients with a level of research, analytics and measurement that is unmatched in public relations, public affairs and advocacy. Due to our exceptional growth, we are looking for Account Director level candidates. The successful candidates will have agency experience and possess a strong background in public affairs. Qualified Director candidates must have: • 7-9 years of public affairs and/or corporate communication experience • In-depth understanding of crisis and issues management, financial communications, government relations, marketing communications and public affairs • Proven ability to develop and execute a media relations strategy for advocacy and public policy initiatives • Demonstrated management skills, with strong team management experience • Strong problem solving, analytical, budget management and business skills • Superior presentation skills To work here at Racepoint Group is to work for the best companies, with the best colleagues, and in the best surroundings. From our benefits and culture, to the exciting markets we serve, you’ll find we offer something unique and compelling. For more information, please visit www.racepointgroup.com, or email HR@racepointgroup.com with the subject: AD-Corp. Location: DC Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc