Account Executive

McCann New York is a leading advertising agency, and they are seeking an Account Executive to sharpen foundational skills in Business Leadership. The role involves developing strong client relationships, managing projects, and supporting integrated campaigns across various media channels. Responsibilities Be a champion for great work by sharing knowledge of the Client, business, and brand and demonstrate strong creative judgment and strategic recommendations Deliver exceptional Client management and establish trust with Clients, developing strong relationships across departments and among integrated agency partners Develop strong relationships with your internal counterparts on the Creative, Strategy, Project Management, and Production teams, demonstrating respect for their roles and creating a collaborative environment Be the steward of any assigned projects; setting priorities, organizing workstreams, monitoring progress and problem solving for challenges Learn to lead smaller workstreams/campaigns and take the lead in feedback and post-production processes Coordinate schedules and ensuring meetings are scheduled in a timely manner Own end-to-end trafficking process Support the team to execute integrated campaigns, applying your knowledge of production and process. Develop project budgets and ensure projects are running on schedule and in budget Be knowledgeable of the business, starting to understand the ins and outs of the products, claims, and competitive landscape, to support the team and help the day-to-day business run smoothly Proactively assist in the development of presentations across strategy, creative, and production Source, identify, and package consumer and culture news/trends/competitive, inspiring agency and Client team’s strategic and creative development and keeping Clients current Continually seek ways to add value to the Client-Agency relationship Skills Passion for the industry, category and creative work Experience working on production across a variety of media channels Strong client relationship skills and a collaborative spirit Communications excellence, both verbal and written; you're also a good listener Ability to be resourceful and think strategically and creatively Critical thinking and problem-solving Proactive, multi-tasker able to do what it takes to get the job done Detail-oriented and reliable Bachelor's degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience 1-2 years of agency experience Benefits Competitive insurance coverage, inclusive of medical, dental, and vision Time Well Taken: paid time off to take personal/vacation time off away from work as you deem consistent with your duties, the Company’s needs and its obligations 80 hours of Paid Sick Time per calendar year 21 paid Company Holidays Access to Spark, a learning and skill platform for your growth and development 401k Retirement with 6% employer matching Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave ranging from 12 to 16 weeks Wellness resources, including free access to Headspace Company Overview McCann New York is a marketing and advertising company providing proprietary performance analytics, digital, and b2b marketing solutions. It was founded in 1902, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is