Account Executive Intern AMSTERDAM (mfd)

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE INTERN AMSTERDAM

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join our award-winning team based in Amsterdam.

The role offers a rare opportunity to work with global clients within the world of sport and entertainment across a diverse range of projects and brands.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and driven Account Executive Intern with a passion for the sports and entertainment industry. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills demonstrating an ability to manage projects efficiently. We value curiosity and a proactive mindset and we believe that the right candidate will actively seek to understand and engage with the dynamic landscape of sports and entertainment.

The Role

Account Executive Intern

Location: Amsterdam

Full-time 375 hours Mon-Fri

This is a hybrid role working 3 days a week minimum in our Amsterdam office and 2 days optionally in Home Office

Key Responsibilities

• Client Communication and Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships acting as a reliable point of contact to understand their goals and ensure exceptional service. Address inquiries promptly manage expectations and craft clear compelling press releases and key messages.

• Media Relations and Campaign Execution

• Foster connections with journalists influencers and media outlets to secure impactful coverage. Plan and execute PR campaigns including events activations and media engagements while coordinating interviews and appearances.

• Project Coordination and Delivery

• Collaborate with teams to develop and execute campaigns that meet client objectives. Manage timelines monitor deliverables and ensure high-quality outcomes for campaigns across sports and entertainment.

• Research Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct market and media research to identify trends and opportunities. Track campaign performance analyze media coverage and deliver insightful reports to showcase successes and areas for improvement.

• Administrative and Operational Support

• Prepare client and campaign documents including reports and presentations. Organize meetings maintain clear documentation and ensure smooth coordination of tasks and follow-ups.

• Proactive Contribution and Strategic Thinking

• Propose creative ideas and solutions to enhance campaigns and address challenges. Actively participate in brainstorming sessions streamline processes and align strategies with client needs to drive impactful results.

Skills and Experience

Essential Skills

• Communication: Clear and concise verbal and written skills for effective engagement with clients teams and media.

• Client Relationship Management: Strong ability to address client needs build trust and deliver exceptional service.

• Media Relations: Expertise in pitching stories fostering media relationships and securing impactful coverage.

• Project Coordination: Skilled in managing multiple tasks and campaigns ensuring deadlines and objectives are consistently met.

• Organizational Skills: Maintains well-organized documentation and efficiently handles competing priorities.

• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in all deliverables including reports presentations and campaign materials.

• Problem-Solving: Proactively identifies challenges and offers solutions to enhance outcomes.

• Research and Insights: Conducts thorough research to provide strategic recommendations and inform PR strategies.

Additional Experience

• Event Coordination: Proven experience organizing press events activations and media-facing activities.

• Media Monitoring and Reporting: Proficient in tracking coverage and creating detailed performance reports.

• Digital Expertise: Familiarity with leveraging social media platforms to amplify campaigns.

• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced dynamic environments particularly in sports and entertainment sectors.

• Collaboration: Works seamlessly with teams contributing to integrated strategies and a positive team culture.

• Data Analysis: Basic skills in interpreting campaign metrics to guide strategic recommendations.

Desirable Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Anticipates client needs and suggests innovative solutions.

• Industry Awareness: Passionate about staying informed on trends in sports entertainment and media.

• Creative Writing: Skilled in crafting compelling press releases pitches and audience-focused content.

• Time Management: Balances priorities efficiently ensuring timely delivery of all tasks.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Marketing Communication or a related field and must be able to provide proof of enrolment from a university and sign an internship agreement.

• Basic proficiency in relevant software and tools used in account management and project coordination. (Excel Powerpoint Google Docs)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with clients team members and external partners.

• Speaking Dutch is a plus but is not mandatory

• English language (professional)

• A clear passion for the sport and entertainment industry

• Right to work in the EU

• Understanding of day-to-day workings of agency life

• No specific education level required

What we offer

For the right candidate we will offer a remuneration of 749 (MBO HBO and WO - This internship allowance is based on a five-day working week assuming 40 hours of internship (5 days of 8 hours) per week. For an internship of less than 40 hours per week the internship compensation is calculated in proportion to the number of agreed hours). The MC Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference with an inclusive culture brought to life through equity with an 18-month roadmap of business-wide activity across people culture industry and society. As part of this MC Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit without regard for any personal characteristics. All employee information is kept confidential according to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

About Us

For the past 20 years M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment has connected brands to consumers through the things people love making brands culturally relevant through passions. We are the passions agency. We forge enduring connections between brands and consumers through their love of sport entertainment and culture. Our clients include Adidas Ballantines Barclaycard Barclays Jameson Dreams Heineken Kia Old El Paso SkyShowtime UEFA The LEGO Group Lynx The IOC Red Bull UNICEF Absolut and many more. With offices in London Amsterdam Berlin Sydney New York and Johannesburg a team of specialists deliver the agencys core disciplines across sport entertainment and lifestyle including sponsorship consultancy rights amplification PR branded content creation experiential production and social media. Our work has been awarded across the board including seventh-time Agency of the Year at the Sport Industry Awards and two-time large Agency of the Year at the UK Sponsorship Awards. The agency is driven by two principles First the philosophy of Brutal Simplicity of Thought which has been the M&C Saatchi (UK) Groups mantra since birth: simple messages are the most powerful making Brutal Simplicity of Thought more valid today than ever before. Second Diversity of Thought the belief that similar people think similar thoughts which leads to homogenous work therefore diversity of thought is a creative imperative.

About our Amsterdam office

Youll be joining the Amsterdam team at an exciting time of growth. The office opened in 2020 and this role is integral to building the team shaping the culture of the agency and delivering client excellence. As we enter our sixth year in Amsterdam leading creative campaigns for UEFA and delivering gaming-first activations from Roblox to UCL Fantasy making Heinekens global sponsorships culturally relevant for fan communities and landing SkyShowtime in the Netherlands we are on the hunt for the brightest most diverse passionate and culturally curious new colleagues to join us. Are you someone who leaves their ego at the door and gets on with making a difference to help us become the most famous influential and inclusive agency in our space We want people with the ambition to dream a nothing-is-impossible spirit a calm and focused attitude and a desire to deliver exceptional work for our clients.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1