We are looking for an Account Executive to join our growing team and support the delivery of high-impact, global communications programmes. The Role As an Account Executive, you will play a key role in delivering social change communications campaigns from concept through to execution. You will support project management, client relationships, and creative development ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
What you'll do:
Project Delivery Support end-to-end delivery of communications campaigns
Own smaller projects with oversight from senior team members Manage timelines, budgets, and production processes with precision Ensure all work is on brief and meets quality expectations
Client & Team Collaboration Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams Support presentations and confidently communicate ideas Contribute to constructive debate to strengthen creative output
Operations & Commercial Management Assist with budgeting, estimates, invoicing, and reconciliations Identify risks, scope changes, and opportunities for efficiency
Strategy & Insight Develop understanding of campaign strategy and audience insights
Stay informed on global affairs and sector trends
Contribute to shaping project briefs and strategic direction
Agency Contribution Collaborate across teams and contribute to agency culture
Support and mentor junior team members Actively participate in internal initiatives and knowledge sharing About You
What you'll bring:
1–3 years’ experience in communications, marketing, or a related field Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational ability Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Understanding of business operations and project workflows Background Degree or equivalent experience in Politics, International Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred
Interest in geopolitics and global affairs Additional Requirements
Must be eligible to work in the United States Ability to speak, read or write Arabic or Farsi a bonus
Personal Qualities Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Confident engaging with stakeholders at different levels
Positive, proactive, and collaborative mindset
WHAT YOU GET
We offer a competitive salary ($70,000- $85,000) 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) which 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 programs
ABOUT M+C SAATCHI WORLD SERVICES
M&C Saatchi World Services is a specialist division of M+C Saatchi Group, the world’s largest independent communications network. Our specialists work in office hubs across six continents, grounding our global expertise in local nuance.
We offer award-winning commercial communications capabilities, which are utilized by global organizations to address the world’s most complex problems across defense, development, diplomacy, homeland and national security, law and order, health, education, and the environment.
We work with clients that want to help the hardest-to-reach, hardest-to-influence audiences. This includes a range of Western Government departments, such as DOS and USAID; partner governments, including the U.K. and Australia; and prominent IGOs/NGOs such as the U.N.
We are a comms agency that works on behavior change projects typically focused on issues related to Security, Defense and Stabilization. Whether it’s producing critically acclaimed feature films in Africa, to TV shows in the Middle East, to pop music videos in Asia, we have a record of leveraging creativity to access communities anywhere in the world.
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