Account Executive

Allied Global Marketing is hiring an Account Executive in our Chicago, IL office.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, creative, and strategic thinker that will lead marketing and promotional campaigns in the Chicago office of a leading, national agency. Crafting innovative events and executing flawless campaigns for clients in the entertainment industry is a daily standard, along with social media and relationship marketing. If you thrive in a creative, fast-paced agency environment and love entertainment, we want to hear from you!

Marketing & Promotional Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and execute 360 marketing campaigns
• Negotiate trade with television, radio, print, and online partners for coverage
• Develop and maintain relationships with media, promotional contacts, market influencers, community leaders, and grassroots organizations
• Planning and staffing events from start to finish, including creative and logistical execution at high-traffic festivals and events
• Preparing research, recaps, and reports for clients under multiple deadlines
• Copywriting for pitches, talking points, and social media
• Manage and provide leadership to support team members and provide guidance to interns who support account execution

General Responsibilities Include:

• Develop strong client relationships and always meet client deadlines and exceed expectations
• Manage invoicing and charges in the online billing system
• Know the Chicago marketplace and provide great insight and advice to clients

Job Qualification/Requirements:

• 3-5 years of related field/agency experience, preferably in the entertainment industry
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or public relations preferred
• Self-starter who excels in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Stellar written and verbal communications skills to effectively influence the press, promo partners, general public audience, and all levels of internal staff
• Weekend and evening availability to work events
• Interest in the latest platforms, apps, influencers, and trends in social media
• Knowledge of the Chicago marketplace including media outlets, events, and organizations

Details:

• At present, all staff work a hybrid schedule of at least 2 days per week in person at our office in Chicago, IL. The remaining days are worked remotely on company provided hardware. This is subject to change.
• This position will be eligible to participate in the standard benefits offered to full-time employees of Allied Global Marketing (medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance as well as 401k and Flex PTO). We also offer 10 company paid holidays. 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS BASED IN OUR CHICAGO, IL OFFICE AND REQUIRES SOME NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAY WORK BASED ON FILM RELEASES, EVENTS AND THE NEEDS OF CLIENTS.