Account Associate

Job Description

Who we are:

Wunderman Thompson is a creative, data and technology agency. We are built to inspire growth for our clients with breakthrough creativity that helps our clients succeed. We are in a unique position to deliver growth based on three fundamental principles: we see the world differently and reject conventional thinking; we have an unbounded definition of creativity that can rethink business, culture, and brand experiences; we act decisively and accountably, owning delivery end-to-end.

Who we are looking for:

Wunderman Thompson is seeking an Account Associate (AA) to work across a high profile, fast paced business. The AA performs a crucial support role on the team and should be flexible, proactive, responsive and organized. The AA will establish excellent working relationships within all departments in the Agency and with the Client, and should also be focused on learning as much as they can about the craft and industry by asking questions, seeking new experiences, and building their knowledge base.

What you’ll do:

• Manage relationships and own communications | Respond quickly and efficiently to requests from Clients and Agency colleagues alike. Write status reports, e-mails, letters and other forms of written communication in an appropriate style - accurate, clear and concise. Communicate verbally in a clear and constructive manner and be able to present in formal meetings.
• Learn and develop | Build an understanding of the Client’s marketing and advertising strategies. Learn to negotiate satisfactory outcomes in conversations with Clients and Agency teams. Develop and nurture contacts in each department within the Agency, at the Client, other Agency partners and local and global Agency teams.
• The day-to-day | Manage the detailed day to day running of an account, such as compilation of status reports, securing brand materials, monitoring cost estimates, filing and organizing brand and project related files in a central location etc. Be constantly on the lookout for information, articles & points of interest relating to the Client, its categories and competition.

Who you are:

• Passionate and curious | Whether you're just starting out in your career, or a year or two into agency life, this role is best suited to someone who is ready and willing to learn. Enthusiasm and strong listening skills are appreciated.
• A collaborative team player | Be ready to anticipate and support the activities of other members of the team. Manage the expectation of colleagues when completing tasks, keep them up to date on progress and advise if there is a delay while also facilitating a solution for the situation.
• Detail-oriented | Have an eye for the details; check and double check any work, especially final deliverables for perfect accuracy. Know and rigorously apply Client corporate identity and brand guidelines to all materials. Ensure all creative work is reviewed by the legal team prior to being presented.
• Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing, it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.

What you’ll need:

• 1-2 years agency experience, or relevant internships.
• Excellent communication skills including both verbal and written.
• A go-getter attitude – no task is too small.

Wunderman Thompson is proud to be a WPP agency. Headquartered in New York, we have a truly global reach with over 20,000 people in 90 markets. For more information, please visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter .