ACCOUNT DIRECTOR at Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC)

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Brand Integration, Strategic Product Placement, Client Management, Project Management, Relationship Building, Negotiation, Strategic Advising, Brand Safety, Content Integration, Production Logistics, Proposal Development, Metrics Measurement, Storytelling, Cultural Relevance, Transportation Expertise, Mobility Technology

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Description ABOUT ACC Composed of acquired marketing, media, and communications agencies and complemented by an advisory service, Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC) was created to guide and advise clients to move quickly and more efficiently with their branding, marketing, and media decisions. With ACC Advisory, the in-house consultancy practice and inter-agency team leader, ACC offers a new and integrative service approach of best-in-class specialized resources, where strategy, technology and creativity converge. JOB DESCRIPTION ACC is seeking an Account Director of Brand Integration to lead strategic product placement initiatives across film, television, streaming, and emerging content platforms, with a primary focus on transportation, mobility, and technology brands. This senior role will oversee the full integration lifecycle - from identifying and pitching opportunities, to developing client-ready project overviews and strategic POVs, to managing client review processes and tracking project status through execution and results reporting and metrics measurement upon completion. The Director will ensure alignment with brand objectives while delivering meaningful cultural impact and measurable value. This role requires an individual who brings established industry relationships while proactively building, expanding, and nurturing new connections across the production ecosystem - including transportation coordinators, picture vehicle departments, producers, studios, networks, showrunners, and creative leadership. The Director will foster long-term partnerships that position our brands as trusted collaborators and first-call partners for high-value opportunities. While transportation expertise is core to the role, the Director will also support integrations across a diverse portfolio of global brands spanning multiple industries. Paramount to this role is ensuring brand safety and strict adherence to brand guidelines across all placements. The ideal candidate combines deep production knowledge, strong strategic instincts, and the ability to translate brand priorities into authentic, story-driven integrations that resonate within culturally relevant, globally reaching content. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead strategy and execution for transportation-focused product placements, including automotive, mobility technology, and related categories. Maintain strong relationships with transportation coordinators, picture vehicle supervisors, production managers, and line producers. Educate production teams, transportation departments, and creative stakeholders on proper brand usage, technical capabilities, safety considerations, and technology features to ensure accurate and compliant on-screen representation. Identify opportunities early in development to position transportation brands organically within storytelling. Oversee vehicle integration logistics, production requirements, and on-set execution. Develop and structure offer letters and integration proposals for paid placement opportunities, outlining creative scope, deliverables and usage parameters Provide high-level client services support through detailed, professional communications that clearly present placement opportunities, strategic POV, creative rationale, and partnership recommendations aligned with brand objectives. Act as a strategic advisor to clients, delivering thoughtful analysis, proactive recommendations, and clear rationale to support decision-making around content integrations and partnership opportunities. Develop client-ready materials and communications that translate production realities into actionable insights, ensuring transparency, alignment, and confidence throughout the placement process. Collaborate with internal teams to extend placement opportunities to a broader portfolio of brands spanning multiple sectors (beverage, lifestyle, technology, hospitality, etc.), also extending work to prop masters and set decorators Proactively expand opportunity pipelines through networking and industry engagement. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience, and skill set: 6–10+ years experience in brand integration at an agency Deep understanding of transportation logistics within film/TV production environments. Strong existing relationships with transportation coordinators, producers, studios, or picture vehicle departments. Experience structuring and negotiating earned and paid brand integrations. Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to operate strategically while executing at a detailed operational level. Proficient communicator, highly organized and detail-oriented, keen sense of culture (music, movies, entertainment, trends) Preferred automotive OEM, mobility technology, or transportation innovation background. Experience working across multiple brand categories and industries. Existing relationships with transportation teams, producers, props and art departments Deep understanding of production environments, studio development pipelines and production workflows. Strong industry instincts and proactive opportunity sourcing. Salary: $105,000 - $135,000 Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. AAcceleration Community of Companies ("ACC") provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ACC will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities to perform their essential functions unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Company. Please inform ACC's Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination of employment, and access to benefits and training.

Responsibilities

This senior role involves leading strategic product placement initiatives across various content platforms, primarily for transportation and technology brands, overseeing the entire integration lifecycle from pitching to results reporting. The Director must ensure alignment with brand objectives while fostering long-term partnerships across the production ecosystem to secure high-value opportunities.