The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) will execute daily tasks in support of the Account Team.
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Provide support in meeting preparation.
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Serve as liaison to Internal Operations Department and coordinate/execute creative production activities and projects.
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Assist the Account Team with various client, budget-management and financials projects.
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All other responsibilities as assigned.
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Some degree of advertising agency experience is necessary as the job requires a high level of understanding of advertising principles and agency functions.
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The position will require the AAE to build solid relations with other agency departments. (Creative, Media Traffic, Planning and Finance) to help facilitate efficient day-to-day internal operations.
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Some client contact will be involved, and an understanding of the Client’s business is essential; the AAE will be required to forge positive relationships with Clients through diligent client service.
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Knowledge of integrated communications (Interactive, Sales Promotion, Public Relations, Lifestyle Marketing, Collateral, Merchandising and Direct Marketing) is a plus; prior experience in retail advertising and/or the automotive category is a plus, but not required.
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Willing to work overtime, including evenings, and/or weekend work.
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The AAE position will require extensive proficiency in the use of computers and specific software.
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Implementing and finding new ways to leverage AI in daily workflows is expected.
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Strong focus on accuracy, attention-to-detail, and timeliness is a must.
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Must be able to respond well under pressure.
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Excellent oral/written communication skills are essential.
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Adept ability to keep supervisors properly informed.
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Exceptional organizational and time-management skills:
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A keen ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Ability to maintain productivity while working at an expedient pace.
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Ability to work independently.
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Must be a self-starter: quick learner, intuitive, and proactive.
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Must have a growth mindset and embrace change.
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Must assume a high level of enthusiasm and interest in furthering a career in advertising.
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Must have an outgoing and positive personality with a Nothing Is Impossible approach to daily tasks, and take a fresh approach to the business, bringing new ideas to each project and task.
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Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and KeyNote is a must.
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Experience with Adobe softwar, Canva and Illustator is a plus
