Assistant Account Executive

Assistant Account Executive for Creative Marketing Agency

Blue C is seeking an energetic, talented Assistant Account Executive (AAE) to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in account services and marketing support.

The AAE will be responsible for day-to-day support of the Account Services team, ensuring the effective execution of client objectives in marketing and advertising campaigns under the supervision of the Account Executive. They will track project progress and add value by contributing creative ideas and direction. The position encompasses digital and content marketing, market research, and project management. This position will also assist with the agency’s marketing initiatives.

The AAE must be able to balance deadlines and prioritize workflow. They must understand the steps and processes involved in completing various digital and production-related projects for marketing and advertising campaigns. Ideal candidates will be organized, outgoing, quick learners, and analytical. Applicants must have excellent communication and time management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the workflow of all client projects and monitor billable hours
• Work closely with the internal team to assist in meeting client objectives in advertising and marketing campaigns
• Assist in the preparation of account service-related documents such as presentations, meeting agendas, and proposals
• Assist in email marketing and social media account management
• Keep abreast of the latest digital media best practices and technologies
• Complete market research and analysis for projects as assigned
• Assist with creating content calendars, writing informative, appealing, and engaging caption copy (maintaining a unified brand voice), and posting to social media management platforms.
• Assist with compiling analytics from social media results and reporting
• Service as a traffic liaison between account services, creative, and production
• Maintain the Creative and Production Calendar through our internal project management system
• Attend client meetings as assigned and create meeting recaps
• Schedule project kick-off meetings and create meeting recaps, timelines, and production schedules
• Coordinate projects with vendors and manage external requirements
• Maintain vendor relationships
• Proofreading and reviewing ad copy
• Coordinate photoshoots and event logistics as assigned
• Identify and propose ideas and initiatives to help promote general awareness of the agency’s brand
• Some travel may be required
• Support and assist the Account Services team as assigned
• Perform all other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is a must.
• Two years of experience in advertising and marketing. Agency experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of social media marketing (META, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube)
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms (i.e., MailChimp, etc.)
• Knowledge of project management software platforms
• Comfort working in social media publishing/analytics tools such as Facebook Ads Manager and Hootsuite (or equivalent social media dashboards)
• Ability to communicate intricate concepts with ease
• Superior attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Efficient, effective, and proactive in situations and tasks
• Effective time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a sometimes high-intensity environment
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Proficient in all MS Office applications
• Proficient in Mac
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Frame.io is a plus
• Proficient in Google Drive
• Basic understanding of print and digital production
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive salary, 100% paid medical, dental, and vision, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, FSA, and a 401(k) with matching.

Applicants:

If you are passionate about advertising and marketing, our agency is the place for you. Blue C offers a good work-life balance, remote work on Fridays, opportunities for professional growth, and a career-building path. You will work with clients across various industries and gain valuable experience.

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