Assistant Account Executive

About TBWA\Media Arts Lab

TBWA\Media Arts Lab is the bespoke global agency for Apple and only Apple. We think different to create impact for the world’s best brand.

We’re looking for an ambitious & curious Assistant Account Executive who will serve as a key assistant supporting the Canadian market while partnering closely with global teams to localize and deliver campaigns across film, digital, social, and emerging platforms. This role sits at the center of our process to help keep projects organized, moving, and delivered accurately.

The Work

• Author and distribute client hot sheets, status updates, global updates, and meeting notes.
• Maintain and track project documents, timelines, and internal trackers.
• Support the Account Executive and/or Account Supervisor in managing day-to-day project needs and workflows.
• Manage project estimates and approval processes.
• Prepare and quality-check materials for client presentations and internal meetings.
• Ship and track deliverables (media, archive, and client distribution).
• Support localization and delivery of global campaigns across social, digital, film, and occasional event work.
• Partner with the Account Executive and international production teams to localize campaigns for the Canadian market.
• Consolidate feedback and coordinate follow-up actions across teams to keep projects moving.
• Coordinate asset delivery timing and specifications with media agency OMD.
• Assist the Account Executive in managing legal approvals with Business Affairs and the client.
• Support legal and business affairs processes, including talent agreements, disclaimers, and approvals.
• Review concepts, scripts, storyboards, and edits for English and French Canadian considerations.
• Work with in-house counsel on risk assessments.
• Coordinate TV censorship submissions.
• Negotiate and draft templated agreements for voiceovers, union and non-union talent, photographers, apps, and similar partners.
• Support development and tracking of legal disclaimers.
• Prepare production finance documentation, including ballparks and estimate coversheets.
• Attend shoots when required to provide on-the-ground support.
• Partner with internal security teams to ensure the client’s confidentiality and security directives are followed.

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

• You’re flexible, curious, and eager to learn the craft of Account at MAL.
• You show up with ownership, even when things move fast.
• You’re steady under pressure and work well with a wide range of personalities.
• You’re detail-oriented, organized, and committed to high-quality work.
• You communicate clearly and thoughtfully, both verbally and in writing.
• You’re comfortable tracking multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 0–2 years of experience in advertising, marketing, production, or a related field (internships and relevant project work welcome).
• Clear, confident communicator — able to write thoughtful emails, updates, and notes.
• High level of organization and attention to detail across documents, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ability to track multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of digital, social, or content platforms is a plus.
• Basic understanding of how creative projects move from brief to delivery.
• Collaborative working style and comfort partnering across teams.
• Genuine interest in culture, media, and how brands show up in the world — especially Apple.

The base pay range for this role is C$45,000 - 50,000. Compensation may vary depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Don’t Hesitate to Apply 

We encourage you to apply even if the role doesn’t align perfectly with your experience or expectations. If you’re excited about the position or about working at Media Arts Lab and think you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Media Arts Lab is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to finding the best fit for the role, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.