Account Executive, Food & Ag

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

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our Food & Agriculture team!

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
• Act as day-to-day client contact; continually fostering client-agency relationships to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
• Play a key role in planning and implementing 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 regularly
• 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 develop the "best teams" for your clients
  
  

Qualifications

We’re looking for required skills, 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
• Two to three 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 $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.

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.