New to the industry, somewhat fresh out of school.

Currently interviewing for assistant acc exec at Saatchi (work with Toyota) and acc manager Media.Monks (not sure what accounts).

$25k less at Saatchi, but sounds like I’d have some creative input at Saatchi. Only working numbers for accounts at MM (paid, search, programmatic).

Is there any hope for strat/planning if I go with the money at MM?

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Did you try negotiating the Saatchi salary? If not, it doesn't hurt to ask and do research on the salaries for AAE roles. I told a company their offer was $15k less than I'm willing to accept (based on my experience, location, industry average). Then they offered $20k more than the original offer. Besides money, consider growth opportunities, work like balance, culture, and benefits. Also, paper offers are very important. Don't depend on verbal offers. Good luck in your journey! Hope this helps!

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I don't recommend the media route. I left media because it was too much about budget maintenance for entry level positions. The strategy work was done by managers/higher ups. Choose Saatchi if you can financially handle being paid less for now

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Don't do media if you're interested in strat/planning.

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Starting junior at a big company just to start junior again as a strategist sounds like hell

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Try negotiating if the Saatchi role sounds interesting.

Also, try comparing your offers to the ad agency salary sheet:

https://www.realagencysalaries.com/

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