Account Executive (Digital Ad Agency)
Remote Los Angeles
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Drive the day-to-day project management of all client work — own timelines, dependencies, and the rhythm that keeps projects moving. Anticipate client needs and surface them early — flag risks, ask the right questions, and bring solutions, not just status updates. Anticipate team needs — identify what your creatives, leads, and partners need to do their best work, and clear the path for them. Communicate effectively and professionally with key client contacts. Develop and monitor project timelines, holding the team and yourself accountable to them. Provide administrative and client service support on assigned accounts. Work with art directors, copywriters, external agencies, and other client service team members to ensure work is delivered on time, on budget, and exceeds expectations. Help review, evaluate, and critique creative ideas/output to ensure that work meets brand and project strategies/objectives, client requests, and agency quality standards. Help develop, edit, and fine-tune client presentations, creative decks, new business proposals, and case studies. Manage client assets and key project information in support of creative work. Document discussions during client meetings and key internal meetings — and follow up on next steps without being prompted. Actively participate in strategic planning sessions, brainstorms, and creative meetings with a point of view. Keep apprised of clients' brands/products/services/marketing developments and general trends in advertising — including how AI and emerging tech are reshaping the industry. What You'll Need 1 - 3 years of marketing or advertising experience in an agency environment. Demonstrated project management chops — proven ability to keep complex, multi-stakeholder projects on track. A proactive mindset — always thinking a step ahead and anticipating what's coming for clients and the team. A get-it-done attitude — dependable execution, ownership of outcomes, and the drive to push work across the finish line. Strong communication skills — both written and verbal. Ability to manage time, load-balance, and stay calm under pressure. Strong attention to detail and timeliness — ability to adhere to (and enforce) strict timelines. Dependability in execution of work and as a member of the team. Strong interpersonal skills; able to effectively interface with internal and external teams. Enthusiastic, solution-oriented attitude in accepting work and new challenges. A curious, experimental mindset — you're excited to learn, try new tools (AI included), and bring fresh thinking to the team.