Freelance Agency Account Executive with project management

Our client, a boutique NYC-based creative agency, is seeking an Account Executive to join their collaborative team. This role begins as a 6-month contract with the potential to convert to a full-time position. The team works a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite in NYC.

About the Role

The Account Executive will oversee multiple client accounts and projects, including websites, digital campaigns, and integrated marketing initiatives. This individual will serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client objectives from kickoff through launch.

Responsibilities

• Develop project estimates, scopes of work, and project plans
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and production calendars
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and internal teams
• Gather, organize, and distribute client assets to support project execution
• Lead user acceptance testing and quality assurance efforts
• Track project progress, profitability, and deliverables
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, including agenda preparation and follow-up documentation
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support business growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of agency experience managing digital projects
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Experience managing website development and digital marketing initiatives
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, resource planning, risk management, and workflow processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to solve problems and work independently
• Professional, collaborative, and client-focused approach

Preferred Background

• Experience owning projects from planning through launch
• Experience working closely with creative, design, and development teams
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative agency environment and contribute to overall team success

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.