Assistant Account Executive

FCB New York•New York City, NY

1d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

We’ve built FCBNY around our belief in creativity as an economic multiplier. We use creativity to solve our clients’ business problems and drive a meaningful difference to their bottom lines. This belief has granted us consideration as one of the most creative and effective agencies in the world. In 2024 alone, the agency was awarded Craft Agency of the Year by Cannes Lions and Global Agency of the Year by The One Show and The Art Directors Club. We’ve also been named the #1 North America Network for six consecutive years at Cannes. 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.

Requirements

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

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
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