Company Description

Leo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients. Part of Publicis Communications, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the world's largest agency networks with 85 offices and more than 8,000 employees. The global agency works with some of the world's most valued brands including ALDI, Bank of America, Bridgestone/Firestone, Campbell's, Hillshire Farm, Jim Beam, Kellogg's, Kraft, Marshalls, MillerCoors, Nestle, Nintendo, P&G, Samsung, Tillamook and UnitedHealthcare among others.

Job Description

Leo Burnett is the lead creative agency for a reputable supermarket chain and responsible for the strategic implementation, development and production of all TV, Radio, OLV, Print and Digital assets. With this, the Account Executive will have the opportunity to not only work on a major brand (across all areas of the business) but to broaden their skillset through exposure to a variety of projects.

The Account Executive has earned the title of being the “go-to” member of the team given that they are in the trenches. Serving as the fuel for the engine, the AE thoroughly understands every aspect of the agency and applies that knowledge in setting the stage for the best creative while effectively executing from start to finish.

• The ultimate doer, driving force for your team! 
• The knowledge hub of projects/work streams. 
• Takes pride in self/team/agency in every task – big or small – approaches each assignment with curiosity, open-mindedness and forward thinking. 

Qualifications

Hard skills:

• Brand marketing
• TV/Video
• Print
• Photography
• Digital production

Soft skills:

• Detail-oriented - able to manage multiple projects/deliverables at the same time
• Logical thinking - able to quickly absorb information and apply it to future scenarios
• Adaptability - able to quickly pivot and flex in the clients ever-changing environment
• Desire to learn - eager to learn the business in order to help provide value
• Resourcefulness - able to work independently but ask questions along the way

Additional Information

Expectation for In-Person Collaboration: Tuesday's, Wednesday's & Thursday's @ 35 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.