Assistant Account Executive

Overview
The Assistant Account Executive (AAE) position consists of executing daily tasks in support of the account executive(s), account supervisor(s), and agency management director. The AAE will be part of the DSplus account services team working on the Toyota and Lexus business within the Growth and Retention division.

Responsibilities

Support in meeting preparation including but not limited to presentation building, analytics and report build‑out and asset aggregation

Manage Tier 1 creative production and internal communication amongst teams

Serve as liaison to Project Management and Creative department while coordinating/ executing creative production activities and projects

Support the advertising activities (creative, media, budgets, and production) for any projects he or she is assigned

Assist the Account Supervisor in budget‑management and financial projects

Execute various creative and media research/statistical projects

Other duties assigned

Qualifications

Some degree of advertising agency experience is preferred as the job requires a high level of understanding of advertising principles and agency functions.

The position will require the AAE to build solid relations with other agency departments (Creative, Media, and Finance) to facilitate efficient day‑to‑day internal operations.

Some client contact will eventually be involved, and an understanding of the client’s business is essential; the AAE will be required to forge positive relationships with his/her clients through consistent contact and diligent client service.

Knowledge of integrated communications is preferred; prior experience in retail advertising and/or the automotive category is a plus, but not required.

Extensive proficiency in the use of computers and specific software is required.

High degree of professionalism:

Strong focus on accuracy, attention‑to‑detail, and timeliness is a must

Must be able to respond well under pressure

Communication:

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Ability to keep supervisors properly informed

Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills:

Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to maintain productivity while working at an expedient pace

Attitude:

Must assume a high level of enthusiasm and an eagerness to establish a foundation for a career in advertising

Must be a self‑starter: quick learner, intuitive, and proactive

Must have an outgoing and positive personality with a "nothing’s impossible" approach to daily tasks

Must take a "fresh" approach to the business, bringing new ideas to each project and task

Computer Aptitude: Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe software and Keynote is a must

Additional Information
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable each to grow and thrive. The benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, parental and family care leave, family‑forming assistance, tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

Compensation Range: $44,000 – $45,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The application deadline for this job posting is TBD.

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

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