Senior Account Executive, Financial and Professional Services

 
Overview:  

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our team! Are you a corporate comms pro interested working with Fortune 500 clients? Do you enjoy the challenge of communicating new products, services and thought leadership to multiple stakeholders capable of reshaping entire industries?  If so, we’re looking to welcome a Senior Account Executive to some of our largest and growing accounts in the agency.  We need a strong client manager, writer, media pro, self-starter and someone with superior project management skills who will excel in a fast-paced work environment. 

 
Responsibilities:  

• Join a team of core account members and specialists to execute signature projects and creative campaigns. 

• Build programs in collaboration with Ketchum teams in analytics, influencer engagement, production, design and earned media to achieve clients’ business objectives. 

• Execute thought leadership and executive visibility campaigns for key business leaders and subject-matter experts. 

• Learn and provide strategic counsel in dynamic B2B and B2C industries that require deep understanding of audiences and how they engage in different media channels. 

• Develop relationships with key media to help pitch and secure stories for clients. 

• Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing materials including client press releases, byline articles, correspondence and reports. 

• Support client participation at events, including media strategy, on-site media engagement, briefing materials and wrap-up reports. 

• Strive to develop the best communication and presentation skills possible to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and others. 

• Stay on top of trends in the industry; bring them to the attention of clients and associates, as appropriate 

• Act as key contact to clients, continually fostering client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients 

• Participate in new business programming and presentations 

• Experience managing research (surveys, trends and other secondary research) and measurement (social media and earned media) work a plus. 

• Experience in financial services or fintech a plus. 

 
Qualifications:  

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field preferred.  

• Minimum of 3 -5 years of large agency and/or public relations experience 
• Demonstrated record in building strong client relationships and delivering programs that exceeded anticipated results. 

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. 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