About a21:
We are the people who create experiences. We’re a tight-knit group of creatives, planners, and builders who know how to put on a show. We turn ideas into experiences by building brand worlds that capture the imagination. At our core, we are an agency of tastemakers with a passion for generating fun.
Founded in 2006, the agency's corporate offices are in Miami, New York, and London with satellite personnel strategically positioned throughout the US in Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Denver, LA, Monterey, and San Diego. a21's impressive portfolio boasts a diverse range of prestigious culinary, music, art, and lifestyle projects across the country, encompassing renowned events like the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, NYC Wine and Food Festival, Pebble Beach Food & Wine, Atlanta Food and Wine Festival, as well as a variety of touring properties, including Heritage Fire, Whiskies of the World, and AMP Art Fairs.
About the Role:
The Brand Engagement Assistant will work closely alongside the Vice President of the division. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with exceptional organizational skills and an eye for meticulous attention to detail. This role is pivotal in helping keep the department organized by supporting a series of daily, weekly, and monthly operational and reporting priorities.
We are looking for a highly self-motivated, professional, and capable person that is comfortable managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities (include, but not limited to):
- Maintain oversight of all assigned projects from start to finish, ensuring that both client objectives and internal objectives are being delivered upon.
- Work closely with Technical Director, Director of Operations and Project Managers for all projects.
- Manage working timelines for clients, vendors, and internal teams as assigned by Vice President.
- Communicate tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring efficient workflow and collaboration.
- Understand and thoroughly prepare project SOWs, update project budgets, and manage vendor invoices and payments working closely with the Director of Operations and Finance Department through actualization.
- Handle Salesforce updates and reports for the division.
- Oversee the updating of client agreements and invoicing for projects.
- Develop tracking boards for creative, ensuring project names are uploaded and tagged.
- Maintain tracking for all creative builds with design team and help Vice President with the ideation of creative concepts.
- Work alongside Project Managers and Director of Operations to order accessories for any assigned project.
- Organize Vice President’s schedule and serve POC for client communications including the recapping of all meetings notes for internal and external uses.
- Work alongside Vice President in developing weekly email marketing outreach messaging using Seamless AI and Yesware platforms.
- Other duties to be assigned as needed.
Skills + Qualifications Needed:
- Minimum 2+ years of work experience in a role(s) that commanded detailed organization.
- Excellent oral/written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills to effectively
- Work with all levels within the organization in addition to clients, partners, and vendors
- Detail-oriented and very organized.
- Ability to perform under pressure managing to strict deadlines.
- Works well with a hybrid & remote team.
- Software Suite Experience: Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, etc.)
- Flexibility to travel throughout the year including weekends.
Benefits:
As part of our team, you will have access to benefits such as:
- Outstanding Health + Dental benefits
- Competitive PTO plan
- Hybrid work plan
- 401k and More
- Bi-Annual Company Retreat
Salary Range: $50,000-$62,000.
a21 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. a21 complies with all applicable laws.
