Must have: 5+ years in agency client services managing paid media accounts (paid search, paid social, programmatic). This is an agency account leadership role, not a sales role.
Location: Hybrid, Brooklyn, NY (2–3 days per week in office)
Department: Client Services
Reports to: Director, Strategy & Client Services
Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 base, based on experience
About Mason Interactive
Mason Interactive is a data-driven digital marketing agency headquartered in New York City. We deliver integrated, full-funnel media programs that convert consumer insights into measurable business outcomes for national and emerging brands.
The Role
As Senior Account Executive, you are the lead strategist and primary client contact for a portfolio of key accounts. You own client relationships end to end, set omnichannel media strategy, align senior client stakeholders, and direct cross-functional teams to deliver against performance targets. You also mentor Account Executives and drive account growth.
What You'll Do
- Own relationships with key accounts as the primary point of contact, including senior and executive-level stakeholders
- Develop and present integrated, multi-quarter media strategies across paid search, paid social, programmatic, affiliate, SEO and AI search (AEO), lifecycle and emerging channels
- Lead status meetings, planning sessions, monthly performance reviews and QBRs with clear, executive-ready narratives
- Turn performance data into insights and recommendations that guide optimization and future planning
- Oversee budgets, pacing and KPIs; lead forecasting and budget reallocation recommendations to maximize ROI
- Manage scope, timelines and expectations; triage change requests and partner with Operations on SOWs and change orders
- Direct planners, buyers and channel specialists; review deliverables for accuracy and strategic alignment
- Identify growth opportunities and build business cases and proposals tied to client goals
- Surface risks early and lead resolution with data-backed options
- Mentor Account Executives on client communication, strategy and account management
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of client-facing experience in an agency account management, strategy or media planning role
- Proven success retaining and growing complex accounts while meeting or exceeding KPIs
- Executive presence: confident leading senior-level conversations, managing escalations and influencing decisions with data
- Advanced knowledge of paid search, paid social and programmatic platforms; Google Ads, Meta or GA4 certifications preferred
- Strong analytical skills, including GA4 and dashboard fluency, and the ability to turn data into clear executive narratives
- Financial acumen across budget pacing, forecasting and scope management
- Authorization to work in the United States and ability to work from our Brooklyn office 2–3 days per week
Why Mason Interactive
- Direct ownership of client outcomes
- A diverse portfolio of high-growth clients across multiple verticals
- A collaborative, cross-disciplinary team that moves quickly on new ideas, including AI-driven search and media
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development support and certifications
- Flexible hybrid schedule
Skills Required
- 5+ years of client-facing digital marketing experience in an agency account management, strategy, or media planning role
- Proven success retaining and growing complex accounts while meeting or exceeding KPIs
- Executive presence, including leading senior-level conversations, managing escalations, and influencing decisions with data
- Advanced knowledge of paid search, paid social, and programmatic platforms
- Google Ads, Meta, or GA4 certifications
- Strong analytical skills, including GA4 and dashboard fluency and the ability to turn large datasets into executive-level narratives
- Financial acumen across budget pacing, forecasting, and scope management
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to work from the Brooklyn office 2-3 days per week
What We Do
Mason is celebrating 1 billion dollars in ad budgets managed. Select clients include: AMAN Alexis Bittar S.C. Johnson Casio G-Shock Culinary Institute of America International Center of Photography Marimekko Dagne Dover University of Florida Rowan School The Chicago Insitute The Community Solution Edward Sexton Savile Row Klein Epstein Parker Bespoke Suits Oars and Alps Bennett Winch Tayst Pryor learning Vosges Chocolate The Gel Bottle Hampden Clothing Risewell Toothpaste Mason is a full service ad agency specializing in Performance Paid Media, Creative Production and Branding, CTV/OTT, SEO, and Lifecycle Marketing for DTC + EDU Brands since 2008. We provide growth-driven performance marketing services for clients in D2C, B2B, and higher education verticals. Depending on your needs, we can help you with a single digital service or a strategic mix of paid media, SEO, creative, lifecycle marketing, programmatic and media planning services. With cutting edge tools and proven tactics, our team of digital experts will grow your business, increase conversions, maximize ROI, and overall performance. As a Premier Google Partner, we are recognized in the top percentile of agencies worldwide. We see ourselves as an extension of your team and embrace close collaboration. Every partnership begins by identifying your short and long term goals and creating a result-driven growth plan, so you can get where you want to be.
