M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a full-service, earned-first agency operating across Consumer PR, Creator & Influencer, Partnership Marketing, Social, Experiential, Sport, and Entertainment.
We bring a deep bench of experience in lifestyle, sport, entertainment, fashion, technology, and CPG — with ambitions to expand into many other categories. Our approach blends always-on brand communications with big creative campaigns, from strategy and ideation through design, production, execution, and social amplification. Our PR, marketing, and influencer specialists work seamlessly with our in-house studio to deliver content across every medium, from film and photography to print, experiential, and beyond.
About the Role
The Assistant Account Executive role provides a strong foundation for our account teams and ensures that campaigns are run as efficiently and professionally as possible. As an AAE, you are the key support on the account, responsible for assisting the senior account team throughout daily tasks.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communication, Marketing or similar
1+ years’ experience in an agency environment, preferably public relations.
Previous internship experience dealing with public relations and/or influencer marketing a plus
Key Responsibilities Include
Media Management:
Show an understanding and passion of the media landscape, especially in relation to the specific needs of your client
Build and cultivate relationships with key media and maintain an extensive network
Assist in ongoing editorial pitching on behalf of clients, overseeing opportunities from initial sell in to final delivery
Continually monitor media for all client coverage / articles of interest and flag / report to team and clients in a timely manner
Assist in the development of media materials (e.g. press releases, media alerts, pitches, media lists, media updates, coverage recaps, etc.)
Campaign Execution:
Support senior account team members by managing day-to-day tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Manage status reports and recaps to ensure that they are completed in a regular and timely fashion
Client Services:
Work with team to handle client requests and communication promptly
Flag anything that may be of interest to your team and client – competitor activity, news relating to brand ambassadors, media insights etc.
Show genuine interest in your clients’ business and overarching industry
Creativity and Industry Insight:
Participate and offer ideas in brainstorms and group discussions
Become immersed in the competitor landscape and creative industry
Keep your team updated with any industry news
Social and Digital:
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of social media platforms and the digital landscape
Administrative Work:
Manage day-to-day team administration (e.g. status docs completed and shared before calls, all docs from clients saved on server, meeting rooms booked, etc.)
Oversee all client administration (e.g. reporting, coverage documents, status reports, ensuring folders are kept well organized, etc.)
Compensation
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, employee wellness, 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– $55,000. All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.
ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP
M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, NA as part of M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communication, Marketing, or a similar field
- At least 1 year of experience in an agency environment, preferably public relations
- Previous internship experience involving public relations or influencer marketing
- Ability to work in the United States
M+C Saatchi Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about M+C Saatchi Group and has not been reviewed or approved by M+C Saatchi Group.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible or hybrid working is a notable advantage, with some roles offering work-from-anywhere arrangements. Individual agencies may set office-attendance expectations, but flexibility remains a consistent feature across listings.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available for eligible roles, particularly in the U.S. Wellness and mental-health resources are also referenced as part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and family leave is included, with generous parental leave noted in Australia. Family-friendly policies are highlighted alongside flexibility across multiple locations.
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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.
