What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Account Executive position at FCB (Foote Cone & Belding)?
We've built FCBNY around our belief in creativity as an economic multiplier. We use creativity to solve our clients' business problems and drive a meaningful difference to their bottom lines. This belief has granted us consideration as one of the most creative and effective agencies in the world. In 2024 alone, the agency was awarded Craft Agency of the Year by Cannes Lions and Global Agency of the Year by The One Show and The Art Directors Club.
We've also been named the #1 North America Network for six consecutive years at Cannes.
The Role
The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) role at FCB New York is the foundational support of the Account team, providing responsible, efficient and effective administrative and client service support to other members of the team. In addition to shadowing the Account Executive on the account, gaining valuable experience in mastering the basics of account management, the Assistant AAE plays an essential role in ensuring that the team is 100% informed on everything and anything. This includes, but not limited to, competitive knowledge, client business status, social media cadence, new campaigns, promotions, category activity and technological/digital advancements in the industry.
This person should be self-driven, curious and proactive. The performance standard for the AAE role is excellence in team support, and learning the advertising agency culture, the ad development process and the basic skills of account management. The Assistant Account Executive reports to the Account Executive and, in some instances, may work directly with the Account Supervisor on selected tasks.
Responsibilities
- Administrative support: attend meetings and take notes, prepare necessary documents, book meetings and secure conference rooms
- Financial tracking: time transfers, monitoring project budgets and track budgets versus actuals Project management: create and monitor timelines, status reports, keep team informed throughout project life cycle on status, ensure all schedules are adhered to and deliverables are met Stay up-to-date on competitive landscape
- Provide client service support to ensure that all assignments are executed timely and accurately Interface with internal departments ensuring successful completion of all projects Full follow-through on all projects
- Interface with internal departments, and client to advise status of ongoing projects Maintain budgets for all ongoing projects
- Attend business and strategy meetings relating to assigned account(s); prepare status reports and/or client contact reports
- Research and review competitive copy for presentation to account team
- Obtain necessary legal clearances on all advertising, under direction of supervisor Perform other related duties as required and assigned by supervisor
Agency Engagement
- Active participant in positive agency culture
- Contributing to larger agency initiatives such as party planning, agency improvements, industry news and advancements
- Energetic volunteer to jump in on new business
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree minimum, strong internship experience valuable Strong oral, written communication skills
- Interest in advertising, marketing and digital trends
- Detail-oriented
- Thrives in a team environment
- Resilient and flexible
- Anticipates next steps and able to work independently Self-starter and proactive approach
The New York City Pay Transparency Law requires employers in New York City to disclose the following information. The salary range for this position is $50K to $55K. Actual salaries will vary and be based on various factors including but not limited to budgetary and market consideration, as well as an applicant's background experience, pertinent/specialty experience, qualifications, and tenure in role/similar role.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that an employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions, reserving the right to revise the job description at any time.
It is the policy of FCB and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/D/V.
It is the policy of FCB and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.