About the Role We’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Account Executive to support the delivery of high-impact social and behaviour change campaigns. This is an entry-level role ideal for someone eager to learn fast, contribute ideas, and build a career in strategic communications.
What you'll do:
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
Demonstrate enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn
What you'll bring:
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) What
We’re Looking For 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 Fluency (spoken, written, or reading) in Arabic or Farsi
WHAT YOU GET
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)
$0 employee-cost dental and vision
10 days’ health leave per year (mental and physical)
24/7 mental health support through Self Space
Wellhub subscription
Financial & practical support
401(k) match (3% after 3 months; 4% after 1 year)
Pre-tax commuter benefits
10 days’ paid military leave
Full pay for jury duty (state/city payments declined)
Uber/taxi home after 9:30pm
Time off & flexibility
23 days’ PTO (with 3 discretionary carryover days; CA/CO policies follow state mandate)
10 federal holidays, plus the day after Thanksgiving
Option to swap 2 federal holidays (excluding Thanksgiving and the day after)
Office closed between Christmas and New Year
10 days’ special emergency leave (including bereavement)
10 days’ volunteering leave (5 paid, 5 unpaid)
Half-day for blood donation
Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)
Culture & development
$300 annual cultural stimulation allowance (accrued monthly; available after 90 days)
Weekly Thursday happy hour
Mentorship and Buddy programmes
ABOUT M+C SAATCHI WORLD SERVICES
M+C Saatchi World Services is a specialist division of M+C Saatchi Group, the world’s largest independent communications network. Our specialists work in office hubs across six continents, grounding our global expertise in local nuance.
We offer award-winning commercial communications capabilities, which are utilized by global organizations to address the world’s most complex problems across defence, development, diplomacy, homeland and national security, law and order, health, education, and the environment.
We work with clients that want to help the hardest-to-reach, hardest-to-influence audiences. This includes a range of Western Government departments, such as DOS and USAID; partner governments, including the U.K. and Australia; and prominent IGOs/NGOs such as the U.N.
We are a comms agency that works on behaviour change projects typically focused on issues related to Security, Defence and Stabilization. Whether it’s producing critically acclaimed feature films in Africa, to TV shows in the Middle East, to pop music videos in Asia, we have a record of leveraging creativity to access communities anywhere in the world.
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Skills Required
- 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
- Experience working on social impact or government-related projects
- Fluency in Arabic or Farsi (spoken, written, or reading)
What We Do
M+C Saatchi Group is a global creative solutions company and independent creative network. It combines creativity, data, technology, specialist expertise and strategic consulting to help clients build famous brands, address complex business challenges and tackle societal issues. Its capabilities span marketing and communications, experience and technology, consulting, media and sponsorship, social issues, sport and entertainment marketing, and talent management.
