Entry Level AE / Investment Exec

Full service, Creative & Media Advertising Agency
Entry Level Account Executive / Media Investment Executive roles

About us: FCB Aotearoa
FCB Aotearoa is a full service, fully integrated advertising agency. This means that we manage the creative, production, strategy, media (planning and buying), and social for our Client portfolio’s which include many of Aotearoa’s most iconic brands. Our departments include the best brains in the business, in all departments, and uniquely we are all housed under the one roof – this enables us to collaborate to provide award winning, effective advertising solutions and strategy for our clients. It’s an incredibly exciting space to be working in and we love it.

The roles:
We have entry level opportunities in both our media and account management teams.

Media – The opportunities in media would see you learn from the best and become a key support within the team. There is a clear development pathway and that starts with supporting the team to deliver best in class implementation, through to being responsible for your own portfolio of clients. You will help with insights, recommendations, market analysis while mastering the techniques of media investment. You will also collaborate with a wide variety of teams across the agency which is a unique advantage of this role, that gives you exposure to both media and other disciplines within the agency.

Account Management – The opportunity in account management would be your launchpad to a career in Client Servicing roles. You’ll develop a great understanding of the big picture working alongside creative, production, digital projects and data within FCB Six. It’s a dynamic role, so you’ll need to be willing to pitch in and support the team however you can, using your initiative to proactively traffic the workflow. You’ll be booking and attending client meetings and briefings, tracking progress, proofing, troubleshooting, monitoring finances, and most importantly – ensuring that we meet the client brief.

What you’ll need to bring to the team:

• You are ready to take your first step into the exciting world of advertising and media, or you may have some entry level experience
• You are passionate, hungry and keen to make your mark
• You have a curiosity and interest in the NZ advertising and media landscape and a willingness to keep up-to-date on the advertising industry and new trends/innovations
• You possess a strong focus and attention to detail, analytical and numerical reasoning skills (media) a love of creativity, and an ability to show initiative and proactivity
• You have an understanding of Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• You are a relationship builder with a natural knack for growing strong relationships both internally (team and wider agency) and externally (Clients & suppliers)
• You have a positive, friendly, can do attitude – able to cope well with pressure, equally able to have a laugh and contribute to the culture of the team and the wider agency

Your hunger to learn and can-do attitude will take you far. If you possess a great attitude, smarts, & are driven & pro-active then we have the people, the tools and the training programs to develop you and ensure you thrive and succeed.

FCB Aotearoa is home to many young professionals smashing it in their roles, many of them now in more senior positions and started with us at entry level. The possibilities are endless, and the development plans are tangible – FCB will provide you with your first entry level step into a rewarding career in advertising and media.

Benefits FCBeing:
We recognise and reward our whānau. FCB provide ongoing development opportunities and pathways for your career. We have a dedicated wellness committee and flexible working environment. You will receive an annual wellness benefit allowance, and opportunities to join group fitness sessions.

We love a good social opportunity but equally we encourage balance – we have an on-site bar and café area, plus our enormous sunny outdoor courtyard which hosts everything from brunches, lunches, Friday night gatherings and agency bbq’s. Enjoy table tennis, pool table, foosball, and basketball on our halfcourt. We’re real people and we’re nice people, and part of being nice is giving back, that’s why you’ll receive a paid day off annually to do volunteer work within the community.
You’ll be gifted your birthday off and an extra paid day off at Christmas time, that’s 2 bonus days per year.
You’ll have access to our FCB Free-parking for our secure carpark, and discounted rates for gym membership, health and life insurance.
We are a dog friendly environment. Ask us about paid FCBU time, we value you. You will be mentored, nurtured, developed and valued, and it will show in the best in class work that you produce as part of the Cult FCB whānau.

FCB are advocates for a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture for all team members, this includes all gender identities.

Sound exciting? It is. Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter, answering our screening questions. We’d love to meet you.

Applicants based in Aotearoa with citizenship or valid work visa / legal right to work only please.