Assistant Account Executive

Carmichael Lynch is an integrated creative agency built on the belief that the strongest brands are brave enough to define their true purpose. Since 1962, we've helped clients uncover their singular brand truth and turn it into work that can't be ignored. It's the hard work of simpleideas strengthened through integration, where disciplines converge and diverge seamlessly around one compelling truth to cut through clutter and drive real business impact.

Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse, safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion, equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC, women, marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually, training opportunities related to your field of development, one-on-ones with managers, etc.)
• We offer competitive, equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness)
• A strong, vibrant, continually-evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action), encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Recognizing the voices that need to be heard.
• Competitive, company and employee sponsored benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance, maternity leave, parental leave, paid company holidays, Family Building Benefit (adoption, surrogacy benefit), and much more.

*Please note that these benefits only apply to full time roles

Role:

The Assistant Account Executive drives and carries out the execution of projects across the client's business and supports the rest of the team in a manner that demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, an ability to be proactive and pay close attention to detail. Follow-up and organization are critical to earning the trust of their team. An AAE must exhibit passion for the job and a willingness to learn and grow.

Areas of Focus:

• Builds trust in team members by taking initiative, responding quickly and accurately to requests from client and internal partners and demonstrating proactiveness
• Compiles brand and category insight and regularly feeds to the team
• Assists the broader integrated team, supporting multiple projects
• Compiles weekly status reports and contact reports within 24 hours
• Helps manage monthly billing, tracking estimates
• Effectively manages internal relationships, including relationships with project management and select clients
• Communicates effectively at all points of contact incoming assignments from clients, process-based communication (workflow, change orders, contact reports, etc.)

Qualifications/Traits:

• 4-year degree
• Applicable skills from an academic or work environment
• Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Confident and resourceful, a self-starter that can function with minimal supervision
• Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven experience as a leader in a work, team, volunteer or school environment
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communications skills
• Active listener who is solution-focused
• Willing to pitch in on any task, big or small
• Demonstrates a passion for creativity and a healthy curiosity for the communications business, pertinent product categories, new mediums, etc.

Salary Range: $45,000 - 50,000 annually