About Ketchum
As a global communications consultancy with 100 years of experience, Ketchum is a trusted partner who is equal parts creative and analytical. Ketchum is a place where all perspectives and points of view are welcome and encouraged. We are a collection of communications specialists, content creators, creatives, researchers, data analysts, media pros, digital strategists, issues and crisis counselors, and tech nerds. And we love when those worlds collide to create the very best teams and solutions for our clients. We work with the world’s leading brands, emerging start-ups, and everything in between. We are beyond proud to have created some of the most celebrated and award-winning campaigns in our industry. We’re just crazy enough to think we can impact the world – and how it responds to ideas – through communication.
We encourage our employees to be curious, brave, inspiring, and a force for good. Let’s talk. Come belong at Ketchum!
Overview:
Are you ready to make an impact? Our Purpose team is seeking a fearless, collaborative Account Executive with a passion for helping companies make lasting social and environmental positive impact. This is a unique opportunity to work with several high-profile clients and fabulous colleagues to do meaningful work. The ideal candidate is a project manager extraordinaire, a strong writer, pays close attention to detail, curious about new topics and full of positive energy.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a day-to-day client contact; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
- Play key role in planning and implementation of account activities, including special events, media events, media relations, social media, desk-side briefings, program implementation, etc.
- Effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc.
- Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients' business and competitive environments; apply this information in preparing and presenting client communications
- Develop an understanding of research methods, coordinate internal and external resources
- Be flexible and facilitate teamwork within account team while fully utilizing agency resources to create the "best teams" for your clients
- Be adept at managing teams, managing cross-functionally and managing up
- While experience working in the area of social or environmental impact communications is preferred, a passion for the specialty is a must!
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- Two to three years of communications experience in a public relations agency, nonprofit, consultancy or in-house setting
The salary range for this position is $62,500 - $68,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, past training, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity and local geographic market data. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. #LI-Hybrid
What We Offer
- Hybrid Workplace: Three days a week in the office
- Robust benefits program, effective within 30 days of hire
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Family Forming Benefits
- Employee Recognition Program
- Generous paid time off includes vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule
- Various development opportunities to enhance personal and professional life
- Tuition reimbursement
- Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement
Interested? We’ve got an opportunity for you.
What We Do
We’re a global communications consultancy built to create impact. The most creatively awarded firm in our industry, we’re equal parts human-centered and business-focused, empathetic and intelligent.
