Senior Account Executive

Responsibilities

• Oversee project timelines, budgets, estimates, approvals, invoicing, and reconciliations
• Manage production with minimal oversight, identifying risks and scope changes
• Shape presentations and ensure outputs are insight-driven and strategically sound
• Engage with clients, leading discussions around feedback and strategic direction
• Collaborate with strategy and creative teams to shape briefs and outputs
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and cross-agency teams
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to agency culture and recruitment

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
• Willingness to undergo a rigorous federal background investigation
• Degree in Politics, History, International Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience in a commercial communications role or similar environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong interest in geopolitics and global affairs
• Willingness to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language skills (working knowledge or fluency)

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($85,000 - $105,000)
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans
• 12 weeks full pay for Primary Carers and 6 weeks for Secondary Carers
• 401(k) matching program
• 23 days PTO plus 10 federal holidays
• Mental health support and Wellhub subscription
• Annual cultural stimulation allowance

About the Company

M+C Saatchi World Services is a specialist division of M+C Saatchi Group, focusing on high-impact communications for global issues including defense, development, and diplomacy. We work with government departments and IGOs to drive behavior change on a global scale.