Assistant Account Executive

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and support a mix of project delivery, creative input, and operational execution to keep campaigns and team initiatives running smoothly.

  • Own project documentation and status reporting to keep campaigns on track
  • Contribute ideas and assist with research and development of campaign materials
  • Coordinate account administration and cross-team processes to ensure timely delivery

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Project & Team Support Support delivery of communications projects across their full lifecycle
  • Contribute ideas, research, and inspiration to strengthen creative work
  • Assist with briefs, reviews, and development of campaign materials Maintain accurate project documentation, timelines, and status reports
  • Creative & Strategy Contribution Bring a point of view—contribute ideas thoughtfully and proactively
  • Support research, insight gathering, and development of campaign stimulus Stay on top of industry trends and share relevant inspiration with teams
  • Operations & Execution Support account administration (timing plans, meeting setup, reporting)
  • Ensure all deliverables meet high quality and formatting standards Assist with financial processes including estimates, POs, and invoicing
  • Help coordinate internal processes across production, digital, and print
  • Team & Culture Build strong relationships across the agency
  • Contribute to team initiatives, events, and agency culture

Requirements

  • Internship or early experience in communications, marketing, or similar
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Understanding of business and operational fundamentals
  • Degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Communications, Marketing)
  • Curious, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset
  • Strong interest in geopolitics and global affairs
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
  • Confidence to contribute ideas and learn quickly
  • Bonus Points Experience working on social impact or government-related projects

Preferred

  • Experience working on social impact or government-related projects
  • Fluency (spoken, written, or reading) in Arabic or Farsi

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive salary ($55,000-$65,000) and a benefits package designed to support your health, family life, financial wellbeing, and growth.
  • Family & parental support
  • - 12 weeks’ full pay for Primary Carers and 6 weeks for Secondary Carers (after one year of service; return requirements apply for subsequent leave)
  • - Applies to birth, adoption, and surrogacy
  • - Up to 10 days’ paid fertility leave per year (5 per cycle)
  • - 2 days’ paid leave for new grandparents
  • - $2,500 annual interest-free parental loan
  • - $6,000 interest-free fertility treatment loan
  • Healthcare & wellbeing
  • - Three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)
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M+C Saatchi Group

3.4 Glassdoor

M+C Saatchi Group is a global creative solutions company and the world’s largest independent creative network. We connect specialist expertise, powered by creativity, data and technology, to help build famous brands, solve the most complex business and societal challenges, and create and curate Cultural Power for our clients.

Founded in 1995
London, England, GBR
1.3K employees (474 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend
71% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
52.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.1%
Direct
45.7%
Referral
7.1%
Social
8.7%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
210 (16% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
3.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

Funding

Total Funding
$66.5M
Last Raise
$66.5M
Post IPO Debt, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2021
    Post IPO Debt • $66.5M

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