Account Executive

Initiative Aotearoa; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Initiative Aotearoa is a global media agency with headquarters in New York and more than 60 offices worldwide. We unlock business growth for ambitious brands through our Fame & Flow™ approach.

We’re on the hunt for an enthusiastic Account Executive to join our team. If you have experience in media, advertising, marketing, or client service and are keen to build your expertise across both digital and traditional media, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a media agency, marketing or client-facing role.
• Understanding of media planning, campaign execution and reporting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day client requirements, delivering on time while understanding clients' businesses.
• Assist with planning, execution, monitoring, reporting of media campaigns, including analysis and administration.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops and brainstorming sessions with proactive communication.
• Collaborate with internal teams, media planning/buying teams, media partners and suppliers to deliver campaigns.
• Monitor campaign performance, stay informed on media trends, and contribute to a team-oriented culture.

Skills

Client-facing

Media planning

Campaign management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project coordination

Job description

Initiative Aotearoa is a global media agency with headquarters in New York and more than 60 offices worldwide. We unlock business growth for some of the world's most ambitious brands through our unique Fame & Flow™ approach. Our mission is to build Fame & Flow™ for brands. We believe in the power of media to orchestrate a brand's entire consumer experience, creating widespread awareness, recognition and cultural relevance while connecting customers through seamless, engaging experiences across every stage of their journey.

We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic Account Executive to join our team. If you have experience in media, advertising, marketing, or client service and are keen to build your expertise across both digital and traditional media, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Account Executive, you'll play an integral role in supporting the planning and implementation team, helping deliver best-in-class media campaigns while building strong client and stakeholder relationships.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced media professionals, learn from industry leaders, and grow your career in a collaborative agency environment.

Client, Campaign & Stakeholder Management

• Support day-to-day client requirements, ensuring all requests are delivered accurately and on time while building a strong understanding of clients' businesses, categories, competitive landscapes, and campaign objectives.
• Assist with the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of media campaigns, including campaign analysis, recommendations, administration, financial processes, and project coordination.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and brainstorming sessions, providing proactive communication and high-quality service to build trusted client relationships.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, media planning and buying teams, media partners, and suppliers to deliver successful campaign outcomes.
• Monitor campaign performance across channels, stay informed on media trends and market developments, and contribute to a positive, team-first culture.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 1- 2 years’ experience within a media agency, marketing, advertising or client-facing environment.
• Understanding of media planning, implementation and campaign management.
• Excellent attention to detail with collaboration at the forefront.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute ideas.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.

You’ll thrive here if you are

• Client-focused
• Energetic and proactive
• Accountable and reliable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• A strong team player
• Curious, courageous and eager to challenge conventional thinking

At Initiative, you'll be part of a talented and supportive team where learning, development and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. You'll gain exposure to leading brands, innovative campaigns and career growth opportunities within a global media network.