Account Executive Intern

Job description

Ever dreamt of working for an advertising agency? Collaborating with creative minds seeing your ideas come to life through exciting campaigns and client partnerships? Well, then this is just for YOU! We (OFYT) are looking for an energetic and dynamic Account Executive Intern to support our busy team of account and business directors in our Cape Town office. As an Account Executive Intern, you’ll work in account management alongside an amazing team, gaining hands-on experience whist developing and building valuable client relationships and account management skills. The successful candidate will need to be the ultimate I-Dotter and T-Crosser.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the secondary point of contact for assigned client accounts
• Update briefs and job bags accurately with correct details and information (e.g. objectives / requirements / deadlines / specs)
• Schedule briefings and review times with Traffic
• Provide input support and stimulus for new briefs and navigates studio processes seamlessly to manage and track workflow
• Manage the day-to-day project jobs in the system
• Conduct weekly client meetings and provide ongoing communication and updates

What we offer:

• Hands-on agency experience, mentorship and a portfolio full of live work
• Mentorship from the senior team
• Regular feedback and a clear view of how agency work runs from brief to delivery

Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in marketing or strategic brand communication (degree or diploma level NQ5 or higher)
• Proficient in MS Office 365
• A good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
• Comfortable working on a MAC
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong time management skills
• String numerical and analytical skills

  Who you are! Who we need:

• Collaborative
• Self-starter
• Creative “out of the box” thinker
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Honest
• Resilient
• Other: Comfortable to work on-site, Monday to Friday (at the OFYT offices in Claremont, Cape Town) and comfortable to work on alcohol brands (if and when required)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 1 week after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The closing date is Thursday 22 October 2026. OFYT reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner or extend.
By submitting your application to OFYT, you consent to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or recruitment process for recruitment and selection purposes. 

Posted on 15 Oct 17:03, Closing date 22 Oct