Assistant Account Executive, gotham

$40,000 - $60,000/Yr

Mccann Worldgroup - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) at gotham McCann Worldgroup is responsible for managing project statuses, timelines, and deadlines within a creative agency environment. This entry-level position involves supporting the Account Team by ensuring projects are on schedule and within budget, while also maintaining organized documentation and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage project statuses, timelines, and deadlines.
• Attend and participate in progress meetings and capture next steps.
• Assist in ensuring projects are within budget and on schedule with support from Creative and Production teams.
• Work closely with the Finance Team to revise and approve estimates, and ensure jobs are final billed and closed.
• Keep a complete history of each project, ensuring all creative work and documents are properly organized.
• Collect competitive data and prioritize tasks to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Keep the Account Team apprised of the status of work.

Requirements

• 0-1 year of professional experience in an advertising agency (including internships) is preferred.
• Account management background in digital and/or production is ideal.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, resourceful, and proactive in nature.
• Clear, crisp, and concise communicator with strong interpersonal and verbal skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and work on projects with multiple contributors.
• Computer proficiency specifically with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Culturally astute, with an interest and knowledge in the beauty and fashion categories.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $40,000 to $60,000 based on experience and qualifications.