Account Executive

at  Ogilvy

ABOUT OGILVY

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Account Executives partner with all members of the account team and act as a liaison between clients, internal departments, and team members. You build client trust and effectively manage junior to mid-level relationships. You are a strong communicator and can proactively manage a range of tasks with increasing independence and sound judgement. You are an expert in the client’s business, with strong knowledge of the competitive landscape and an understanding of data/business results and their impact. You are a champion of the creative work that we do and have an unshakable “can do” attitude.

WHAT YOU’LL DO?

• Establish and build relationships internally and with junior & mid-level clients
• Work with all internal team members to facilitate the process of developing great work
• Have a basic understanding of staffing and scoping requirements and the ability to recognize scope changes and elevate to senior team members as needed
• Manage multiple small projects and support senior team members on larger projects
• Assist with project management/workflow system data entry and reporting
• Complete basic analyses and presentation of business results and competitive landscapes
• Contribute to the development and presentation of new business pitches/projects as needed
• Drafts news releases, pitch letters, case histories, and promotional materials (product fact sheets, etc.).
• Develops media lists and other reports (e.g., competitor, consumer, or interest group analyses) completely and accurately.
• Able to develop editorial calendars, pitch trade and appropriate consumer media.
• Conducts editorial outreach and is gaining understanding of the dynamics of media relations.
• Develops and proposes storylines and other tactical program elements that further clients’ objectives.