Account Executive
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Who We Are VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth.
About this role
Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Who We Are
Group SJR is the original full-service content consultancy. Today’s leading organizations are grounded in unique skills, knowledge, and perspective but success depends on their ability to tell the world. At SJR we help them do exactly that; by discovering, developing and distributing their inimitable narrative. Anchored in the brand, the narrative provides the through-line that enables us to detail strategy and elevate communications programs.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and operationally excellent Account Executive to join our team. In this role, you will support and execute thought leadership and executive positioning strategies.
This is an execution-driven, operational role requiring a blend of project management, social media savvy, and corporate professionalism. You will manage the day-to-day coordination, content trafficking, and community management for high-profile executive LinkedIn accounts.
The ideal candidate thrives in structured environments, possesses razor-sharp attention to detail, and has the poise and judgment required to navigate complex corporate structures.
What You’ll Do
As the operational engine of our delivery, you will report to the Account Director / Lead and collaborate daily with the core agency team and the wider integrated agency team (IAT). Your day-to-day ownership includes:
- Project Management & Coordination: Maintain status trackers, WIP documents, and timelines across multiple project lines. Schedule and run internal meetings (including key weekly alignment sessions), capture action items, and manage traffic flow across the agency.
- Executive LinkedIn Management: Handle high-frequency publishing and daily monitoring of comments/messages. Engage using approved brand voices, triage inbox messages, conduct social listening, and escalate risks when necessary. (Direct interaction with the executives themselves will remain low).
- Content & Approval Support: Manage rigorous feedback and approval rounds with day-to-day stakeholders. Assist with fact-checking, sourcing assets, packaging content, and occasionally drafting social copy.
- Admin & Rhythm: Manage timesheets, write meeting notes (contact reports) and status reports, and keep shared folders and Monday.com boards organized.
- Key Deliverables: Own the delivery of editorial calendars, draft social copy, community management logs, performance/sentiment reports, and meeting contact reports.
Skills & Experience Required
- Experience: Previous experience in an agency setting (PR, Social, or Digital) or an in-house corporate communications role.
- Platform Expertise: Deep knowledge of LinkedIn (publishing, analytics, and community management).
- Tools: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Monday.com.
- Industry Familiarity: Familiarity with the consulting, accounting, professional services, or financial industries.
- Attention to Detail: An editorial eye for proofreading, formatting, and compliance.
- High Judgment: The ability to navigate complex, multi-layered approval chains and recognize brand risks.
- AI/LLM Aptitude: Familiarity with or a strong curiosity for leveraging AI/LLM tools to optimize workflow efficiency, content ideation, and reporting.
- Proactive Communicator: Ability to anticipate next steps, identify bottlenecks, and flag solutions.
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
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