Overview:
We have a simple belief — Unexpected Works. It means that the best idea is the one you never saw coming. The thing that catches you so off guard that you can‘t look away. And the only path to genuinely unexpected works is through creativity. Not just what passes for creativity because it answers a brief, looks the part and helps everyone sleep at night. But creativity that is foreign, surprising and interesting enough to cause jaws to drop and sales to soar. It’s having the fresh perspective and raw energy to bring something into the world that no one’s ever seen before. We’re talking about the courage to shake things up and maybe even tear a few things down. And knowing that what most would call the finish line is where the real work starts. We believe in people, product, and profit, in that order. For us, people always come first. They’re the soul of our agency. It takes amazing folks to make amazing work. That’s why we make sure everyone who comes through the door is as great as the people who are already here. It’s also why we constantly strive to build diverse teams where everyone brings something unique to the table. Because you can’t make the unexpected if you only work with the usual suspects. By bringing together diverse thinkers with different backgrounds and perspectives, we validate Bill Bernbach’s notion that an idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it. So, come be part of the magic.
The Assistant Account Executive will support the A/E and A/S as the Client’s main contact with the Agency on a day-to-day basis and is the representative within the Agency for the interests for the Brand.
Responsibilities:
- Assist as point-of-contact for agency partners and internal team
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Traffics placement of campaigns and recommends rotations
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Meeting and liaising with agency partners and internal team to discuss and identify marketing communications and requirements
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Coordinate and facilitate meetings for status reports/updates, presentations and regroup sessions
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Provide input during development of projects based on insights and knowledge of project objectives
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Compile and distribute post meeting documents detailing key discussion items and next steps
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Organization of pertinent client and agency documents, maintaining the organization of the existing information database
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Culturally involved and active
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of internship or combined AAE experience
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Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and able to work well with team members
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Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Experience working on digital and direct campaigns
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Aptitude to take in the larger picture and think like strategic partner
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Able to work effectively and confidently across departments and at all management levels (internally and externally)
DDB is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to review all of our job postings to minimize biased language. DDB Chicago does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
