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Senior Account Director – MCCI (Mort Crim Communications, Inc.) (Detroit, MI)
MCCI (Mort Crim Communications, Inc.) has an immediate opening for a Senior Account Director to
provide executive oversight to MCCI operations, planning, PR/marketing strategy, and social/digital for
our growing portfolio of global, national and regional clientele.
This is a “get your hands dirty” position that requires management leadership with direct reporting lines
from multiple MCCI account leaders. Responsibilities also include strategy, project management, client
relations/satisfaction, budgeting, staffing/resource allocation and coordination and interaction with
marketing, PR, social, digital, video and web development resources in order to effectively serve our
many deadline-driven clients.
Position requires client-facing leadership (working in conjunction with account leads) and will also
require direct responsibility for leading a small number of select major accounts. Business development
acumen and support for proposal development and RFP response is essential. Incentive bonuses apply
for relationships that convert into new business.
The position is based at MCCI’s award-winning modern, collaborative headquarters in downtown Detroit
located two blocks from Campus Martius.
MCCI needs a go-getter who is comfortable with multiple deadlines and performs with poise under
pressure. Candidate must have excellent creative, strategic, PR, communications, social/digital media
and marketing skills with demonstrated experience. Strong writing and content development skills
required. Previous agency or news management experience is a plus.
MCCI is an award-winning integrated marketing agency that brings leadership, expertise, creativity and
integrity to every project. Each client is different, and we tell the world why, in ways that highlight their
strengths and messages while reaching targeted audiences and achieving results. It happens because
we’re a cohesive, dedicated and outcome-centered team.
MCCI serves a diverse range of client categories, including manufacturing, financial, insurance, supply
chain, technology, government, economic development, nonprofit and others. More than 70 percent of
our clients are global or national organizations. MCCI integrated marketing services include Public &
Media Relations, Social/Digital Media, Video, Web & Digital, and Marketing & Advertising. For more
information, visit www.mccicorp.com.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and experience include, but are not limited to, the following key areas:
Managing Teams
 Demonstrated experience of managing multiple levels of teams. This position will be working
with upper management, account leads, account support, clients, strategic partners, etc.
 Ability to provide mentoring support to staff, as needed
 Ability to mobilize comprehensive team action on short notice on behalf of clients, as needed
155 W. Congress, Suite 501, Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-481-4700 www.mccicorp.com
Mort Crim Communications, Inc.
Senior Account Directors Job Description
Marketing, PR and Management Abilities
 Demonstrated understanding of PR, marketing communications, social media, digital targeting
strategies and audience building
 Demonstrated project management skills regarding complex actions, systems, and processes
 Demonstrated experience creating and executing strategic marketing/communication plans with
specific outcomes
 Ability to provide client-facing executive counsel
 Demonstrated examples of creative writing for advertising, marketing, journalism or PR
campaigns; copy editing experience required.
 Experience in creating specialized content: key messages, talking points, media pitches, press
releases, bylines, op-eds, newsletters, website content, etc.
 Experience building and maintaining relationships with media contacts
 Crisis communications counsel, strategy and support experience
 Support MCCI Marketing team initiatives as needed
New Business Development / Networking
 Work in close partnership with Executive Management Team to identify and pursue new
business opportunities (prospects and current clients)
 Develop new business proposals and participate in pitches as appropriate
 Network through personal contacts to promote possible business development activities
 Represent MCCI as part of community/business associations
Additional Experience / Skills / Requirements:
 At least 10-15 years of integrated communication/marketing experience. Demonstrated
examples of innovative, creative action required.
 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
 Experience with cost/budget management
 Demonstrated experience in providing quality client service
 Effective and efficient project management
 Works well under pressure, easily adapting to changing client/company needs and deadlines
 Routinely demonstrates an acquired understanding of various client industries
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 Strong presentation skills
 Event management skills and knowledge
 Brand management experience
 Self-driven; works well individually and as part of a collaborative team
 Management and mentoring skills
 Vendor management experience
 Strong networking skills and contacts
 Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) preferred
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Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirement to Rich Donley, SVP, PR/Marcom,
[email protected]. Let us know what makes YOU the ideal candidate for MCCI.
Public & Media Relations / Social Media / Video
Web & Digital / Marketing & Advertising
Mort Crim Communications, Inc.
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