Account Executive

M+C Saatchi Group•New York, NY

18h•$75,000 - $84,000

About The Position

As an Account Executive at M+C Saatchi World Services, you’ll support the delivery of world-class strategic communications for clients tackling complex, high-stakes global challenges. From day one, you’ll be involved in the full campaign lifecycle, contributing ideas, supporting the development of materials, and ensuring everything we produce meets the highest standards. You’ll be expected to have clear opinions and grow quickly within an ambitious, collaborative team.

Requirements

1–3 years’ experience in a commercial communications role or similar fast-paced environment.
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience) in Politics, History, International Relations, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
A practical understanding of business operations and agency dynamics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
The legal right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills (working knowledge or fluency).

Responsibilities

Communicate with authority.
Write and speak with clarity and confidence. Engage stakeholders effectively, understand client needs instinctively, and articulate ideas in a way that is sharp, thoughtful and persuasive.
Own the work.
Lead smaller projects from start to finish with the support of your line managers. Shape presentations, contribute meaningfully to creative development, and ensure every output is on brief and delivered to a high standard.
Be a safe pair of hands.
Oversee production with confidence – managing timelines, budgets, estimates and quality control with minimal oversight. Secure approvals, ensure accurate invoicing and reconciliations, and identify smarter, more productive ways of working.
Strengthen relationships.
Build trusted partnerships with clients and colleagues alike. Work hand-in-glove with strategy and creative teams, representing their thinking clearly and ensuring alignment at every stage.
Engage with strategy.
Understand the broader strategic direction of your accounts and play an active role in shaping project briefs. Draw on research, campaign evaluation and sector insight to inform your thinking. Stay curious about geopolitics and global affairs, and bring a considered point of view to the table.
Drive impact.
Run status meetings and smaller PPMs with clarity and control. Write sharp contact reports. Navigate challenging conversations thoughtfully. Manage up and down effectively, ensuring projects run smoothly day to day.
Contribute to the agency.
Support junior colleagues, contribute to cross-agency initiatives, and play an active role in shaping agency culture. Bring energy, generosity and a strong sense of responsibility for the agency’s reputation.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary ($75,000 - $84,000) 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