ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Company: FCB (Foote Cone & Belding)
Location: New York
Posted on: October 28, 2024

Job Description:

Overview: FCB (Foote, Cone & Belding) is a global, award-winning, integrated marketing communications company with a heritage of creativity and success dating from 1873. We have built FCB around the belief that creativity is truly an economic multiplier. It's core to our mission to buildTimelessandTimely brandswith creativity fueled by diversity, data, and technology to drive big business success. Our dedication to this mission resulted in being the Cannes Lions North America Network of the Year from 2019 to 2024, 2024 The One Show Agency and Network of the Year, and 2024 ADC Agency and Network of the Year, to name a few, With more than 8,000 people in 109 operations in 80 countries. For more information, please visitfcb.com. The Role The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) role at FCB New York is the foundational support of the
Account team, providing responsible, efficient and effective administrative and client service support to
other members of the team. In addition to shadowing the Account Executive on the account, gaining
valuable experience in mastering the basics of account management, the Assistant AAE plays an
essential role in ensuring that the team is 100% informed on everything and anything. This includes, but
not limited to, competitive knowledge, client business status, social media cadence, new campaigns,
promotions, category activity and technological/digital advancements in the industry.
This person should be self-driven, curious and proactive. The performance standard for the AAE role is
excellence in team support, and learning the advertising agency culture, the ad development process and
the basic skills of account management. The Assistant Account Executive reports to the Account
Executive and, in some instances, may work directly with the Account Supervisor on selected tasks. Responsibilities * Administrative support: attend meetings and take notes, prepare necessary documents, book
meetings and secure conference rooms
* Financial tracking: time transfers, monitoring project budgets and track budgets versus actuals
* Project management: create and monitor timelines, status reports, keep team informed throughout
project life cycle on status, ensure all schedules are adhered to and deliverables are met
* Stay up-to-date on competitive landscape
* Provide client service support to ensure that all assignments are executed timely and accurately
* Interface with internal departments ensuring successful completion of all projects
* Full follow-through on all projects
* Interface with internal departments, and client to advise status of ongoing projects
* Maintain budgets for all ongoing projects
* Attend business and strategy meetings relating to assigned account(s); prepare status reports
and/or client contact reports
* Research and review competitive copy for presentation to account team
* Obtain necessary legal clearances on all advertising, under direction of supervisor
* Perform other related duties as required and assigned by supervisor Agency Engagement * Active participant in positive agency culture
* Contributing to larger agency initiatives such as party planning, agency improvements, industry
news and advancements
* Energetic volunteer to jump in on new business Qualifications * Bachelor's degree minimum, strong internship experience valuable
* Strong oral, written communication skills
* Interest in advertising, marketing and digital trends
* Detail-oriented
* Thrives in a team environment
* Resilient and flexible
* Anticipates next steps and able to work independently
* Self-starter and proactive approach The Office Requirements:

• The New York City Pay Transparency Law requires employers in New York City to disclose the following information. The salary range for this position is $55,000 . Actual salaries will vary and be based on various factors including but not limited to budgetary and market consideration, as well as an applicant's background experience, pertinent/specialty experience, qualifications, and tenure in role/similar role.
  
  • FCB has adopted a hybrid working environment. It is required for employees to be in office Tuesday-Thursday and can work from home Monday and Friday.
    This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that an employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions, reserving the right to revise the job description at any time. It is the policy of FCB and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

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