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Assistant Account Executive

M&C Saatchi World Services · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$55,000-$65,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

About the Role
We’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Account Executive to support the delivery of high-impact social and behaviour change campaigns. This is an entry-level role ideal for someone eager to learn fast, contribute ideas, and build a career in strategic communications.

What you’ll do:

Project & Team Support – Support delivery of communications projects across their full lifecycle

Contribute ideas, research, and inspiration to strengthen creative work

Assist with briefs, reviews, and development of campaign materials; maintain accurate project documentation, timelines, and status reports

Creative & Strategy Contribution – Bring a point of view, contribute ideas thoughtfully and proactively

Support research, insight gathering, and development of campaign stimulus; stay on top of industry trends and share relevant inspiration with teams

Operations & Execution – Support account administration (timing plans, meeting setup, reporting)

Ensure all deliverables meet high quality and formatting standards; assist with financial processes including estimates, POs, and invoicing

Help coordinate internal processes across production, digital, and print

Team & Culture – Build strong relationships across the agency

Contribute to team initiatives, events, and agency culture

Demonstrate enthusiasm, curiosity, and willingness to learn

What you’ll bring:

Internship or early experience in communications, marketing, or similar; strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Understanding of business and operational fundamentals; degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Communications, Marketing)

We’re Looking For Curious, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset. Strong interest in geopolitics and global affairs. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently. Confidence to contribute ideas and learn quickly. Bonus Points: Experience working on social impact or government-related projects. Fluency (spoken, written, or reading) in Arabic or Farsi.

What You Get
We offer a competitive salary ($55,000-$65,000) and a benefits package designed to support your health, family life, financial wellbeing, and growth.

Family & parental support

12 weeks’ full pay for Primary Carers and 6 weeks for Secondary Carers (after one year of service; return requirements apply for subsequent leave)

Applies to birth, adoption, and surrogacy

Up to 10 days’ paid fertility leave per year (5 per cycle)

2 days’ paid leave for new grandparents

$2,500 annual interest‑free parental loan

$6,000 interest‑free fertility treatment loan

Healthcare & wellbeing

Three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)

$0 employee‑cost dental and vision

10 days’ health leave per year (mental and physical)

24/7 mental health support through Self Space

Wellhub subscription

Financial & practical support

401(k) match (3% after 3 months; 4% after 1 year)

Pre‑tax commuter benefits

10 days’ paid military leave

Full pay for jury duty (state/city payments declined)

Uber/taxi home after 9:30pm

Time off & flexibility

23 days’ PTO (with 3 discretionary carryover days; CA/CO policies follow state mandate)

10 federal holidays, plus the day after Thanksgiving

Option to swap 2 federal holidays (excluding Thanksgiving and the day after)

Office closed between Christmas and New Year

10 days’ special emergency leave (including bereavement)

10 days’ volunteering leave (5 paid, 5 unpaid)

Half‑day for blood donation

Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)

Culture & development

$300 annual cultural stimulation allowance (accrued monthly; available after 90 days)

Weekly Thursday happy hour

Mentorship and Buddy programmes

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