Account Executive

Title: Account Executive

Reports to: Account Director

Client: US Army

THE ROLE

Are you the organized, energetic orchestrator who thrives in fast-paced environments? We're looking for a talented Account Executive in Chicago -- the connective tissue between strategy, creativity, and flawless execution.

In this role, you'll be the heartbeat of our team: managing workflows, championing cross-functional collaboration, keeping everyone aligned, and ensuring our best work gets delivered on time. You'll work closely with Strategy and Creative teams to bring campaigns to life while developing the project management and strategic thinking skills that define agency leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Strategic Planning & Coordination

• Partner with cross-functional teams to build and execute campaigns, specializing in media sponsorships and events, and orchestrate internal workflows to meet client deadlines
• Balance agency perspective with client advocacy, challenging the status quo when it strengthens the work

Day-to-Day Execution

• Own team operations: plan meetings, maintain communication channels, track status, and keep everyone moving forward
• Manage resource allocation—flag capacity issues, secure the right people for key meetings, and adapt when priorities shift
• Become the master of organization: maintain our digital workspace, store deliverables, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks

Leadership & Communication

• Build trusting relationships based on credibility and respect with teammates, clients, and agency partners
• Capture and communicate clearly—from meeting notes to weekly recaps that celebrate wins and preview what's next
• Alert stakeholders to risks early, and solve problems before they become crises
• Be an active listener; anticipate needs and take initiative to meet them

Problem Solving & Resilience

• Thrive under pressure by staying calm, organized, and solution-focused
• Combine media and events with creativity to move projects from kickoff to delivery
• Bring team members together and keep morale high during intense projects

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2–3 years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, or related fields
• Project management skills with an eye toward strategy (you think about the "why" and "what's next")
• Superior organizational ability and attention to detail—you catch what others miss
• Excellent communication skills: strong writing, presentation, and facilitation abilities
• Collaborative mindset: you work cross-functionally, embrace different perspectives, and never work in silos
• Resourcefulness & problem-solving: you find creative solutions and help others do the same
• Emotional intelligence: you navigate different personalities, stay calm under pressure, and bring people together
• Curiosity & initiative: you ask good questions, seek to understand, and anticipate the next step
• Comfort with data & analytics: you're curious about measurement and focused on producing measurable results

WHY JOIN US?

Our Culture We're driven by a simple belief: Good enough is not enough. We're bold, collaborative, and human-centered. We value curiosity, integrity, resourcefulness, and teams that work like pirates—creative, fearless, and committed to the mission. Here, you'll work with people who genuinely respect each other and bring their full selves to the table.

Team TBWA is an integrated agency team (IAT) covering a wide spectrum of marketing specialties, custom-built by Omnicom for the U.S. Army. There is a core group of agencies, each with its own expertise and it’s what makes working on the US Army account like no other.

Your Growth This is a launchpad role. You'll develop hands-on expertise in campaign strategy, project management, and client relations—skills that lead directly to coordinator, manager, and senior leadership roles in the agency world. You'll have mentorship built in and real opportunities to own projects and drive impact.

LOCATION

Given the nature of our team and the client assigned to this role, we are only considering candidates that currently live in or wish to relocate to Chicago in the near future (first 60 days of employment).

The annual salary range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location and experience. Other compensation includes relocation costs, if applicable.

Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, vacation, sick and personal days, Also, you will be eligible (approximately thirty days after you commence employment) to participate in all disability, life, travel insurance plans and programs, retirement plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans. Please don’t let our posted ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within TBWA.