WHO WE ARE
SS+K is a full service marketing & communications agency that combines the rigor of political strategy and the power of creativity to help brands navigate, create, and lead meaningful change. For nearly 30 years, we’ve worked with both disruptors and the disrupted— including clients such as Microsoft, Delta, jPMorganChase, Mount Sinai Health System, Iceland tourism, Shipt, Airbnb and WhatsApp. And our commitment to impact has led us to create essential campaigns for organizations like Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Girls Who Code, Communities in Schools, Lebron James’ More Than a Vote, and Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. SS+K is part of the M&C Saatchi Group, a global marketing & communications network.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Assistant Account Executive provides administrative support to the account team internally in daily client operations to ensure that all agency opportunities are executed successfully and, over time, takes on project management of simple projects. S/he supports other agency activities on an as-needed basis.
WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT / OBJECTIVES
You demonstrate a can-do attitude and are resourceful, curious and not afraid to figure it out without always having a roadmap. Likewise, you are not afraid to ask questions when you need a better understanding.
You bring your real self to work and lend your POV to the work we are doing, while also respecting the voices of others.
You take pride in creating an organized way of working, connecting the dots and keeping people up to date. You appreciate the importance of the details.
You are hungry to learn and take advantage of opportunities to explore other disciplines to build your integrated marketing skills and broaden your perspective.
You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills and the ability to craft a clear and persuasive argument. You are an effective presenter.
You take responsibility and are accountable for the quality and delivery of our work.
You are ambitious—for yourself, our clients, the agency and our work.
You believe that what we do is important, meaningful, and wherever possible, fun.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Up to 1 year experience in an agency environment preferred
An effective communicator, both written and verbal
A good listener, able to take in information and quickly suss out what’s next
Organized, detail-oriented and able to anticipate potential issues
A multi-tasker that can handle the pressure of multiple assignments at once
Resourceful, inquisitive and resilient
Positive outlook and good people skills
Well-versed in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Keynote
Some travel may be required
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop an understanding of the agency’s mission
With mentorship from the Account Team, learn the foundations of account management and the basics of other departments
Support the agency team by taking responsibility for:
coordinating schedules and project trackers
ensuring project deadlines are met
maintaining a who’s who on respective brands - clients’ names, titles, responsibilities, and contact information
document management and organization to include all briefing documents, scope of work, presentations, conference reports, and any relevant material provided by clients.
creating an accessible history of any given project
Assist AEs in ongoing competitive analysis and weekly reporting of account status to ensure both internal and external teams are up to speed on current marketplace trends and are aware of any in-market examples of creative excellence
Be an extra pair of eyes, proofreading all external communications
Attend and participate in meetings as opportunity permits; meeting attendance isn’t passive, so ensure that your attendance equals active participation
With guidance, begin to build rapport and credibility with clients as opportunity permits
Begin learning the ingredients of great strategic marketing communications plans and the roles of various media channels within those plans
Find opportunities to build up your presentations skills
OUR BENEFITS
We value our teams and are committed to their success! We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive employer subsidized benefits package which includes group medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Savings Account, 401k retirement plan with annual company match, gym reimbursement, commuter benefits and cellular phone allowance, generous paid time off and employee volunteer day to encourage social responsibility giving time to the non-profit, community service or charity of your choice.
Salary is dependent on experience but ranges from $50,000– $60,000 USD. All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.
SS+K is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.
SS+K is part of the M&C Saatchi Global Network of agencies committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. http://mcsaatchi.com/diversity/
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Up to 1 year of experience in an agency environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to listen, process information, and identify next steps
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to anticipate potential issues
- Ability to manage multiple assignments under pressure
- Resourceful, inquisitive, and resilient
- Positive outlook and strong people skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Keynote
- Ability to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
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.
