Odney is hiring an Account Executive

Monday Jan 03 2022

Odney is a full-service agency of experts in persuasive communications. All departments collaborate to develop strategic, effective, and comprehensive strategies and campaigns for our clients. Our team of 30+ individuals offer advertising, digital media, social media, web development, media planning/buying, public affairs, public relations, research, issue management, branding, graphic design, and strategic planning services to our clients throughout the Midwest and nationwide.
  Odney is seeking an advertising and marketing professional to assist the senior account management team in the development and execution of highly effective marketing, public relations and advertising strategies. This person will work with a team of research, creative, digital, media, social media and public relations experts in a results-driven environment. The position will be based in our Bismarck office and offers an excellent salary and benefits package. If interested in discussing this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to Don Larson at dlarson@odney.com.
 

• Become knowledgeable with assigned clients, including their products, services and the markets in which they operate.
• Maintain daily contact within Odney and the client, under the direction of the Sr. Account Executive
• Gather input and information from clients and assist in the execution of advertising and marketing projects.
• Create, execute and monitor social media campaigns.
• Participate in planning and strategy development with clients and department team members.
• Assist in preparing and presenting marketing/communication plans and creative to clients.
• Serve as a conduit between team members and the client.
• Interface with various agency departments to move projects through on behalf of the client. This includes preparing insightful creative briefs for a variety of projects along the way while working closely with the creative, media and public relations teams. 
• Handle day-to-day activities for assigned clients.
• Work closely with senior account executives to oversee execution of approved program elements.
• Identify new business opportunities from existing clients.
• Represent the agency at industry functions.

• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent proofreading skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Detail-oriented and ability to meet deadlines
• Capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing and managing time efficiently
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Experience with paid and organic social media
• Communications, advertising, public relations degree, or other appropriate experience