WHAT TO EXPECT (AND WHAT’S EXPECTED) AT MOTIO.

Passionate about elevating reputation? Obsessive about the details? Curious about everything? Motio is a high-velocity communications and marketing consultancy built on the philosophy that the right expert, deployed at the right moment, changes everything. We skip the bloat and deliver senior-level precision to help leaders use communications to solve real challenges. Our team members are fast and focused, operating at light speed without sacrificing quality. They’re battle tested, specialized and committed to mastering their craft. And they lead with compassion, caring deeply about people and doing the right thing. If you’re driven to produce stellar work and ready to break old norms, we’d love to hear from you.

THE ROLE.

The Senior Account Manager is the engine that keeps client work moving. You’ll serve as a day-to-day point of contact for multiple clients and projects, working with our expert led teams to help translate strategy into execution across writing, content production, media relations, issues management and tactical communications. You’ll draft and produce materials ranging from press releases and thought leadership to client memos and issues scenario plans, while coordinating with colleagues and partners to deliver on time and on brand. This role demands a self-starter who can manage competing priorities, synthesize complex information into simple messages, interact confidently with senior-level clients, and run with projects independently. As part of a lean, core crew, you’ll work alongside senior agency leaders and sit across the table from C-suite client executives every day. It’s an opportunity to learn an incredible amount and turbocharge your career if you’re passionate about becoming an elite communications expert.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES.

The Senior Account Manager takes on meaningful responsibility across the company. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Writing & Content Production. Produce a range of written materials including communications plans, press releases, talking points, issues scenario plans, short-form content, memos, emails, promotional materials, and client-facing communications.

2. Client Management. Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned client accounts, building trust and ensuring their needs and expectations are met.

3. Project Execution. Manage multiple projects and tactical workstreams simultaneously, keeping assignments on deadline and aligned with strategic objectives.

4. Strategic Collaboration. Partner with senior strategists, creative partners, and subject-matter experts to develop and refine client programs and campaigns.

5. Issues Management. Develop thoughtful strategies, response plans and messages to support milestone and issues management projects.

6. Media & Earned Communications. Support media outreach efforts including drafting pitches, building media lists, coordinating interviews, and tracking coverage.

7. Research & Insights. Conduct research to inform client strategies, including competitive analysis, industry trends, audience insights and media landscape assessments.

8. Presentation Development. Create and contribute to client presentations, status reports and strategic recommendations.

9. Tactical Coordination. Choreograph the logistics and execution of communications tactics including events, announcements, content calendars and campaign rollouts.

10. Quality Control. Review all deliverables for accuracy, consistency and alignment with client brand and messaging before they go out the door.

11. Internal Communication. Keep internal teams informed on project status, client feedback and shifting priorities to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

12. Problem Solving. Proactively identify challenges or opportunities within client accounts and recommend solutions before issues escalate.

13. Relationship Building. Cultivate strong working relationships with clients, teammates and external vendors to support seamless collaboration.

EXPERIENCE.

The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, with a strong preference for agency or consultancy backgrounds. You’ve worked directly with clients in a service capacity, managing relationships, fielding feedback, and delivering results under pressure. You’re experienced in juggling multiple tactical executions simultaneously across accounts and comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy. Experience in reputation management, crisis communications, or corporate communications is a plus.

COMP & BENEFITS.

Compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits include 401k and health insurance.