Account Executive
- Full-time
Company Description
Leo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients. Part of Publicis Communications, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the world's largest agency networks with 85 offices and more than 8,000 employees. The global agency works with some of the world's most valued brands including Allstate, Esurance, Firestone, Jim Beam, Kellogg's, Kraft, Marshalls, MillerCoors, Nintendo, P&G, Samsung and UnitedHealthcare among others.
Job Description
Overview
Undoubtedly one of the biggest names in gaming, this brand is easily recognizable for bringing iconic characters and video game systems to the world, and you have a chance to help steward this amazing brand.
This account is one of the most fun, but incredibly fast-paced accounts to work on. You will gain first-hand experience of the gaming industry while producing a massive volume of video content for TV and Digital media. With approximately 10+ campaigns a year, it is critical we find someone to play a key role in ensuring the account and numerous campaign productions runs smoothly.
They will not only LEAD the critical, day-to-day account operations but also (initially) SUPPORT Business Leadership with the development and execution of high-profile assignments, eventually leading their own. This includes briefing to shooting [internationally] to shipping the creative assets to market. Being able to nimbly strategize and execute multiple, quick turnaround campaigns at once will be critical.
Scope of Work (General deliverables, types of media and/or creative opportunity):
Campaign Development (Grow from Support to Lead)
Project Management
Support AD / AS in developing production timelines and managing against key project milestones
Manage administrative tasks (meeting notes / reports, maintaining and organizing electronic files, scheduling / coordinating meetings, etc.)
Support team in updating and managing weekly status reports and present project updates as needed for internal agency teams and clients
Support team in managing creative delivery documents (creative matrices, asset summaries, trafficking spreadsheets, etc.)
Tracking projects against scope of work
Briefing – Partner / coordinate with Strategy to develop appropriate creative briefing to kick off assignments
Creative Development/Client Reviews
Assist team in development of breakthrough creative ideas
Review creative / work and provide thoughtful and critical feedback based on brief and brand knowledge
Partner with clients to collect feedback in a timely manner and relay appropriate feedback to creative team
Production – Flawless execution / production
Broadcast Spots (:30 & :15)
Digital Videos (Longform, :06 Bumpers, Vertical Videos)
Digital Banners (300x250, 728x90, etc.)
Rare Deliverables: Print & OOH
Ship – Traffic creative to media buy
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Account Director (AD) & Account Supervisor (AS)
Qualifications
Hard skills (brand, retail, digital, production, research, etc.):
· Basic Production – Broadcast, online video, digital
· Writing – ability to quickly develop meeting reports, identify key next steps and manage project status reports
· Communication – ability to communicate effectively to build relationships with cross functional team and clients
· Project management – detail oriented with an ability to prioritize tasks / assignments and deliver on deadline
Soft skills (client/team culture, communication style, flexibility, etc.):
· Agreeable personality and positive attitude / team player
· Strong attention to detail
· Proactive
· Quick learner and displays an eagerness to learn new things
· Thrive in a fast-paced environment
· Flexible with changes and calm under pressure
· Solution oriented; makes complex simple
· Great multitasker
· Comfort with ambiguity
· Gamer - Ideally a gamer but not mandatory
Any knowledge/ability mandatories:
· At least 1 - 3 years of experience at an agency
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.