Account Planner
The Assistant Account Planner at Confidential Client supports the strategic development of brand purpose, positioning, and communications by integrating research, creativity, media, and digital marketing systems. This role involves leading creative ideation, media planning, digital content management, data analysis, and client collaboration to deliver insightful, human-centered marketing strategies that drive brand growth and innovation.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, an independent, women-owned strategy and design consultancy specializing in branding, marketing, advertising, public relations, and audio & video production.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an Account Planner to help shape brand strategy and communications for clients across industries. This role supports research-driven creative development, media planning, and digital marketing systems to ensure brand ideas translate into meaningful customer experiences.
- Support development of brand purpose, positioning, and communications grounded in cultural and customer insight
- Lead and participate in creative ideation sessions and client brand summits
- Create customer journey maps, media ecosystems, value maps, and other research tools to guide creative work
- Draft clear, persuasive decks, creative briefs, and channel/touchpoint plans
- Partner with designers and product teams to translate strategy into verbal, visual, and experience design
- Conduct media research to inform media plans and coordinate with media partners
- Manage creation, measurement, and optimization of digital marketing solutions
- Analyze performance data, establish content KPIs, and produce actionable insights reports
- Present work to clients and support project account leads to secure approvals and deliverables on schedule
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic planning: develop brand principles, positioning, and application architectures
- Creative integration: originate insights and translate them across marketing systems and touchpoints
- Media planning: research consumption habits, develop media plans, and coordinate partners
- Digital marketing: support content production, CMS workflows, and campaign optimization
- Analytics & reporting: define KPIs, analyze results, and recommend optimizations
- Client consulting: present confidently, collect feedback, and collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality work
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field
- 0–3 years of relevant marketing, advertising, or account management experience (internships count)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to craft persuasive narratives and decks
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable presenting to clients and working cross-functionally
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and email marketing platforms
- Proficiency with social media platforms, tools, and foundational digital marketing concepts
- Experience with media planning and basic analytics tools
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and project management tools (Asana, Trello, Teamwork, etc.)
- Detail-oriented, proactive problem-solver with sound judgment and discretion
- Willingness to travel occasionally
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation (estimated annual salary shown on the original posting)
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision) and retirement offerings
- Paid time off including holidays, winter break, vacation, and sick days
- Flexible work options — hybrid and remote flexibility where applicable
- Opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and working on high-profile brand work
- Inclusive, collaborative culture at an independent, women-owned consultancy
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client is an independent, women-owned, multi-disciplinary strategy and design consultancy specializing in branding, marketing, advertising, public relations, and audio & video production. The team values creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and research-driven work that moves brands forward.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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