Job Description

Who We Are


TBWAMedia Arts Lab (or MAL as you'll hear us called) is the bespoke global advertising agency dedicated solely to Apple. Our mission is to create smart, simple and iconic work that transforms business and makes culture for the world's best brand.


We believe that what MAL creates belongs to everyone; and everyone belongs at MAL. We think creativity lives in open, safe and brave spaces, where diverse perspectives can come together, free of prejudice and discrimination. We strive to be a partnership of equals. Everyone has a role to play here, and we invite you to bring your fully authentic and crazy selves to this space. Together, we'll do the best work we've ever done.


We're headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with 5 further international hubs and over 800 people making great work for Apple in 26 markets around the globe. We'd love to meet you!


Role


The Account Manager will be based in our APAC (India) office, as part of the Singapore hub for the client's marcom activities across 7 markets in APAC.


This role operates as a hybrid of both account + project management, so organisation, flexibility, and great communication skills are a must have.


Responsibilities:


Develop a full understanding of the client's business, market nuances and objectives.


Working alongside an Account Director, liaise on a daily basis within the APAC hub to manage the project activity in India across all active pods.


Work with fellow business management team, local planners, creatives, producers, media partner, and MAL global team to represent local market's point of view throughout the creative


development, localisation, and implementation of global campaigns flawlessly.


Be a champion of local market insights, trends, and cultural landscape in order to better represent and advocate the local markets' point of view - both internally and within the


regional/global network.


Develop a good understanding of the media landscape and platforms to ensure flawless


implementation of campaigns.


Build a strong relationship within the business management team, APAC office, and MAL LA to


become a trusted member of the team.


Be excellent in project management and be able to prioritise daily tasks including adhoc work.


Create estimates and POs as part of the financial management of the business, and assist with


finalising, invoicing and closing jobs per the client's processes and procedures.


Ensure weekly client status documents are up to date and meetings are scheduled in a timely manner.


Execution of all tasks should be done meticulously and tirelessly to ensure the highest possible standards are met.


Be able to work across time zones to ensure campaigns run smoothly



Requirements:


Minimum 4-5 years of agency experience in account management in a creative/advertising agency.


Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.