Careers

Signature 57 is a growing boutique firm focused on business and media strategy, sequencing, stakeholder relations and storytelling. With significant experience in creating, communicating, and executing major events, Signature 57 has been tapped to coordinate some of Philadelphia’s largest, most impactful events. Every client has a story, and we consider storytelling from all angles, creating cohesive and compelling narratives that work to unify a message and audience. And our work moves the needle. Whether planning and executing media events in advance of the world’s largest sporting event, helping to save an iconic holiday tradition in the Wanamaker Light Show, celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day for the benefit of children and families facing cancer, or guiding the rebrand and repositioning of one of Philadelphia’s leading educational non-profits, the work of Signature 57 is always focused on driving impact and delivering real results.

Our team considers clients as partners, deeply immersing ourselves in their business and practice areas to understand their challenges and opportunities and then proactively developing the solutions to help solve their problems. Our clients benefit from our dedicated, collaborative teams that work together seamlessly to achieve results.

Signature 57 is a women-owned firm with team members who work hard, play hard but most importantly, care deeply about delivering exceptional results for our clients.

We’re thrilled you want to join our team!
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Account Director

Ahead of 2026 and an exciting year for our clients in Philadelphia and Washington, DC, we are seeking an Account Director who is ready, willing, and prepared to lead both client accounts and key agency initiatives, while embracing the opportunities that Signature 57 will provide to challenge yourself and broaden your horizons.

The Account Director position at Signature 57 requires a strong knowledge of the media landscape, as well as team leadership skills as an agency and account leader. Closely adhering to budgets and timelines, an Account Director will assume a management role on accounts, often serving as the client lead. This role entails serving as the client liaison, managing and delegating workflow, and reviewing final materials before sharing/presenting to the client. Account Directors will have the opportunity to help mold and shape junior team members and office culture, partially through developing and leading Signature 57’s inaugural internship program, launching in January 2026. Additionally, this role will require leading initial new business calls, taking a leadership role in RFP responses and presentation creation, and joining in-person new business meetings.

What Are We Looking For?

Strong experience in:
- Building strong client relationships, becoming a trusted partner and having the willingness to make yourself available to clients when needed
- Overseeing media material development, writing press releases, bylined articles, pitch letters, media alerts, etc.
- Executing and managing press events
- Balancing client work with internal staff development by building, marketing, and executing the agency’s internship program
- Demonstrating strong knowledge of media, consistently offering team members thoughtful, strategic guidance on pitching efforts and ensuring the team achieves media coverage goals
- Creating internal and external budgets, timelines and strategic direction for new and existing clients with oversight from senior leadership
- Demonstrating a true understanding of client goals, media relations opportunities, key messaging and priorities

Desire and willingness to:
- Create and launch a best-in-class Internship Program ahead of 2026
- Lead account work, including calls/meetings with clients, while keeping Executive Team apprised of client needs/issues.
- Participate in new business development for Signature 57
- Develop presentation skills– both presenting and being prepared to answer post-presentation questions
- Serve as a point of contact and lead on-site events for clients as needed/requested

Let's Start With:

6-8 years of public relations experience with strong understanding of strategic media relations approaches
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and extensive experience drafting and editing materials
Demonstrable critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Outstanding project management, budgeting, organization and client management skills
Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines
Proven leadership ability with both clients and teammates
Media relations and press event experience is required; Social media experience is preferred.

This role is a full-time opportunity with a hybrid work schedule. Signature 57 offers competitive salary, generous benefits including unlimited PTO and an annual bonus structure.

Signature 57 is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We will never discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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