Account Executive

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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M+C Saatchi Group was founded in 1995 and is now the biggest Independent creative agency group in the World. Founded on one core principle, Brutal Simplicity.