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Associate Project and Account Coordinator

Dentsu


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 54000 - 56000
Posted: 3 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Yourean emerging client partner and delivery this roleyoullsupport the day-to-day execution of assigned projects while helping foster strong client relationships. You coordinate project details track timelines support team alignment and help ensure clients have a seamless experience.Youlldevelop your ability to solve problems manage priorities and navigate project complexities while building yourexpertisein client service project delivery andfinancial management. With guidance from senior team membersyoullcontinue developing the skills and confidence needed to lead projects and drive successful outcomes.

KeyResponsibilities

  • Lead daily status reporting andmaintainaccuratemeeting notes for all account activities

  • Prepare timelines and develop project estimates in collaboration withManagers

  • Manage day-to-day client interactions and serve as the go-to point of contact for client requests

  • Support project workflows and ensure all administrative tasks are executed accurately andtimely

  • Track and manage team hours project expenses and generate weekly financial reports

  • Coordinate schedulesinitiatenew projects and support resource allocation across the team

  • Support production activities across multiple mediums (digital print video etc.)

  • Identifyand creatively solve problems thatimpactproject delivery or client satisfaction

  • Actively learn and adopt new project management technologies and AI-powered tools as they are introduced

  • Apply agentic tools and emerging workflows to your day-to-day project deliveryidentifyingpractical time savings and quality improvements

  • Participate in tool pilots and share observations with senior PM staff to help inform team-wide adoption

  • Bring curiosity and openness tonew technologiesproactively exploring how tools can make your delivery practice sharper and more efficient

  • Support preparation of client presentations meeting materials and follow-up communications.

  • Coordinate action items and track deliverables across internal and client stakeholders.

  • Identify and escalate project risks timeline impacts and resource challenges to Managers and senior team members.

  • Support competitive audits industry trend analysis and market monitoring. Synthesize findings into concise reports and presentations that inform client strategies and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

  • Strongorganizational and time management skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment

  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

  • Proactive collaborative approach to problem-solving

  • Experiencein a client-facing or agency environment preferredor volunteer or paid experience throughout college.

Theannualsalary range for this position is $54000 - $56000.Placement within the salary rangeis based on a variety of factorsincluding relevant experience knowledge skills and other factorspermittedby law.

Benefits available with this position include:

Medical vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k

Flexiblepaidtimeoff

At least 15paid holidays per year

Paid sickand safeleave and

Paid parentalleave.

Dentsu alsocomplieswithapplicable state and local lawsregardingemployee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time offpursuant tothe Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Actin accordance withits plans and policies.Forfurther detailsregardingDentsu benefits please visit .

To begin the application process please click on the Apply button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be contacted fornextsteps.

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Location:

Chicago

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religious practices and observances citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to among others individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us please send an e-mail toby clicking on the link to let usknow the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.


Required Experience:

IC


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Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.

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