Senior Account Executive, Food & Ag

Senior Account Executive, Food & Ag

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

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our team! In this role, you will have the opportunity to support top-tier food brands working on earned media campaigns, influencer programming, and strategic and creative planning.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
• Act as day-to-day client contact; continually fostering client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
• Play key role in the planning and implementation of account activities including special events, media events, media relations, social media, desk-side briefings, program implementation, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively develop a full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc.
• Develop and monitor program plans and budgets for profitability; report status to client and agency management on a regular basis
• Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients' businesses and competitive environments; apply this information in preparing and presenting strategically focused programs and recommendations.
• Develop an understanding of research methods, coordinate internal and external resources
• Be flexible and facilitate teamwork within the account team; coordinate team resources and create opportunities for junior staff to take on more responsibility; fully utilize agency resources to create the "best teams" for your clients

Qualifications

We're looking for required skills that can come from any combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background are encouraged. Typical qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred
• Three to five years of experience in a public relations agency or a similar position
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment

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.

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.