What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Account Executive position at The Ogilvy Group?
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About the RoleAssistant Account Executives partner with all members of the account team to provide hands on support wherever needed. You are a curious observer and are passionate about learning our industry and building a strong foundation. You are proactive and resourceful and not afraid to dive into the details to get things done.
What You'll Do- Establish and build relationships internally and with junior level clients
- Demonstrate business etiquette in meetings and written communications
- Provide administrative support to the team including updating status reports, taking meeting
- notes, scheduling meetings, budget tracking, etc.
- Begin to 'manage the making' of communications assets and understand Ogilvy's process
- Manage small projects and support senior team members on larger projects
- Assist with project management/workflow system data entry and reporting
- Complete basic analyses of client's business results and competitive landscapes
- Become familiar with Ogilvy's departments and expert groups and their roles
- Beginning to work on drafting news releases, pitch letters, case histories, and promotional materials (product fact sheets, etc.).
- Helps develop media lists and other reports (e.g., competitor, consumer, or interest group analyses) completely and accurately.
- Conducts editorial outreach and is gaining understanding of the dynamics of media relations.
- 0-2 years of experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project, and time management skills.
- Strong skills in research and analysis
- Ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions/ideas
- Critical attention to detail
- Effective collaborator
- Good listener and reliable
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
