Vice President, Group Manager, Earned Media, Fintech Communications
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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're looking for our next Vice President, Group Manager, Earned Media to join our award-winning agency in providing strategic media counsel while crafting some of the most creative and compelling storylines for our clients. This person isn't afraid to think outside the box and will have deep-rooted connections with all top-tier media, primarily in b2b, consumer, and financial business trades, and will have the opportunity to work across industry groups and marketplaces with other passionate media professionals like yourself.
About the Job
Client Management Responsibilities:
Serve as senior counsel to designated clients and account teams
Develop a consultative relationship between team members, account teams, and key client contacts to include regular and proactive one-on-one interactions, and direct correspondence with teams and clients
Leadership:
Shape the agency perspective on media relations and strategy; recognized as an agency media expert
Play a leadership role in the NY office and reinforce Ketchum values to the team and office at large
Establish leadership role in agency's Global Media Network, sharing best practices and successes with the group
Increase visibility throughout North America for best practices, trends, and developments in media relations
Actively share knowledge, resources, experience, etc. with the media team, account teams, and New York leadership team
Stay on top of news and PR trends in the industry, bring them to the attention of clients and associates, as appropriate, and lead the group's education and learning initiatives.
Responsible for managing feedback, expectations, and results for projects with assigned practices, and for continuing to evolve and establish feedback standards
Business Development:
Seek incremental business opportunities with existing account teams/clients
Function as a key player in pursuing new business opportunities and in leading the media strategy portion of the proposal and presentation processes.
Qualifications
We're looking for required skills, and they can come from any combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background is encouraged. Typical qualifications include:
BS/BA degree in marketing, media, communications, business or related field and a minimum of ten years of combined public relations, marketing communications, or media experience.
Demonstrated success in senior-level media relations, including a strategic understanding of all channels (including social media, video, and content partnerships) in relation to media mix.
Ability to quickly become knowledgeable of Ketchum's proprietary tools and apply those tools and technology to client work.
Ability to share media-related insights and trends with teams and clients in order to mobilize, develop, and motivate.
Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
Proven ability to make a professional and positive impression with senior management within client organizations.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and keep the manager and team effectively updated on task progress.
Excellent verbal, written, project management, and presentation skills
The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $185,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. 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.
$155k-185k yearly Auto-Apply 17d ago
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Senior Creative Director
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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:
Ketchum is looking for a Senior Creative Director with a proven passion for smart ideas anchored in human truths, consumer behaviors and cultural connections; a person who champions clever, unexpected and - when warranted - risky thinking that guarantees earned media, consumer excitement and social engagement.
In this role you'll be an important leader on a dynamic team, giving and receiving inspiration, sharing best practices, contributing thought leadership, evolving creative processes and tools, and creating visibility and awareness for Ketchum's creative reputation among current and prospective clients.
With Ketchum's strong belief in cross collaboration, this role requires the ability to partner a wide range of specialty functions: work with Analytics to identify insight-based strategies; partner with Strategists and other Creatives across North America and beyond to generate exciting concepts within a range of budgets; and partner with others in influencer, content design, social strategy, earned media and more to evolve those concepts from idea to award-winning activations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in creating
and
selling programs of all shapes and sizes in categories including: CPG, food and beverage, , /lifestyle, retail, health & wellness, technology and beyond.
Responsibilities:
Partner with account leaders to develop programs for current clients and win new clients applying strategic rigor to creative concept development
Act as a catalyst to generate and embrace diversity of ideas and thinking across the team/client networks
Support planned creative needs and keep the creative dialed up with unsolicited ideas that delight clients
Lead solo and group creative ideation for client opportunities; develop/vet ideas generated in brainstorm sessions
Originate, source and write concepts
Present creative concepts confidently to colleagues, inter-agency teams and clients/prospects
Be a creative leader, who is integral to the planning process from table read to presentation.
Work collaboratively with Ketchum Analytics & Strategy to develop true insights and creative briefs that drive creative programming
Welcome debate and encourage constructive criticism. Communicate clear, progressive direction
Contribute to the development of engaged and dynamic teams. Foster respect and collaboration within the team and/or agency partners. Identify issues within the team and drive to resolution
Act as brand and talent ambassador internally and externally, participate in development of special practice areas
Work closely with select Ketchum's industry leaders in the industries mentioned above as a dedicated creative resource, helping to build those industries and invigorate client growth.
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with multiple clients, agency partners and internal stakeholders
Share relevant trends, industry insights and inspiration to promote creative thinking across Ketchum clients
Work with account team to identify growth opportunities with client via creative ideation
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
At least 12+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience
Proven track record in growing business through insight-led strategy and/or concept development
Deep understanding of earned media and how to develop earned-led creative concepts
Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills required to lead a room (virtually and IRL) of people and diverse teams to align around a clear and singular point of view
Agency experience required: Public Relations (priority), Social Media, Advertising, Experiential
Proven experience in working with clients at the brand manager and CMO and other C-Suite levels
Ability to lead and drive to the best client solutions through ambiguity, being adaptable to changing priorities
Experience in analyzing research and insight mining
Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple client priorities and assignments
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit with vision and leadership to enact change
Exceptional oral and written communications skills; captivating presenter, storyteller and great listener; strong negotiating, persuasion and diplomacy skills
Desire to bring your whole self to work with a fun and supportive team across the country.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field a plus
The salary range for this position is $155,000 to $185,000. 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.
$155k-185k yearly Auto-Apply 4d ago
Managing Account Supervisor, Food & Ag
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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!
We are seeking a Managing Account Supervisor to join our food & ag practice.
We are a team of energized PR pros who deliver highly strategic, media-savvy savvy and results-oriented work for our clients. A Managing Account Supervisor must be able to manage the budgets and teams on sizable accounts with responsibility for profitability, incremental growth, quality of account service and employee development. The ideal candidate should be able to multitask efficiently and have excellent communication, writing, editing, social/media relations skills, able to spot trends, and apply various measurement tools on their account(s).
Build rapport and cultivate relationships with clients through sound counsel, creative problem solving, idea generation, and flawless execution
Provide strategic guidance to clients; anticipate and address client needs and challenges, especially as it relates to food; plan and develop integrated programs that exceed client objectives
Develop measurable public relations programs that are on strategy and within budget
Manage financials, ensuring programs and projects are profitable
Analyze and report on client program metrics and online conversations, and shift direction as needed
Research, write, edit, and present high-level materials, including communications plans, POV's, Q&A's, and press materials, especially as it relates to the food industry
Drive successful media relations efforts on behalf of clients through key message development, media training, pitching compelling stories in food, nutrition, and health, and building strong relationships with industry and national business/consumer reporters, bloggers and influencers
Identify new opportunities with clients and build incremental business as it relates to food brands
Lead, manage, and motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback; identify beneficial training and development opportunities
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. Master's degree in a communications field desirable
7+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience, three years of basic supervisory experience
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. 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.
$100k-120k yearly Auto-Apply 37d ago
Insights and Strategic Managing Consultant, Ketchum Analytics
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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:
Do you enjoy telling stories through data? Interested in solving client challenges with data? Ketchum Analytics is looking for a Managing Consultant, Strategic Research and Insights!
This is a perfect role for an experienced researcher that thrives working in a fast-paced environment. The person coming into this role should have expertise in a variety of research techniques, including but not limited to primary quantitative or qualitative research, audience insights generation leveraging both primary data and secondary databases, and omnichannel campaign evaluation and measurement, and be able to lead a team, client relationships and manage projects from start to finish, as well as independently own programs.
Responsibilities:
Developing relationships with client and account teams. This includes acting as the day-to-day client and account team point-person/lead, with senior support as needed.
Overseeing and managing all aspects of a project, with the support of junior staff and/or independently. From the day-to-day work, to overseeing junior staff to client relationships, to account relationships, billing and growth. There is no one standard approach or methodology we work within, but projects often segment into the following categories:
Development of original, scalable qualitative and quantitative research studies, including writing questionnaires/interview/focus group guides, overseeing data collection vendors, and analyzing the results etc.
Development of research, analytics and measurement proposals, such as audience research, media measurement, website auditing, competitive analysis, conversation analysis, survey research, social influencer measurement, or ROI analysis
Leverage a robust tech-stack and secondary data sources to define and profile target audiences, predict trends, assess the industry landscape and identify white space opportunities for clients
Analyze full communications programming in channels such as paid media, social, media coverage, influencer, website, and consumer conversations to direct and evaluate marketing and communications impact/ROI
Analysis and reporting of findings in a way that tells a concise, visually-appealing and clear story with the data and provides answers to the client's main questions/objectives, informs strategy and shapes future communications and marketing programming; Presentation of results to account team and client
Overseeing and supporting junior team members in delivering high-quality outputs, ensuring work meets account team and client expectations.
Providing constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff to foster skill development and continuous improvement in project deliverables.
Setting clear expectations, roles and responsibilities across the team.
Serving as a specialist and advisor in research and analysis, to include:
Staying up to date with trends, tools and techniques and counseling clients, account teams and other research team members on methodologies, tools and best practices
Participating in or driving analytics projects and initiatives
Guiding the development of new methodologies, reports or product offerings to meet existing client needs and to drive new business
Determining the best methodologies and tools to use to solve client challenges and deliver impact to their business
Work in collaboration with other specialty teams within the agency to assess and create successful social, digital and paid programs for the client.
Qualifications:
4 to 6 years of communications strategic insights, research, analytics and/or media analysis experience; advanced degree in a relevant field desired but not necessary
Strong orientation toward client service and teamwork
Strong business acumen and understanding of the communications landscape
Management of junior staff experience
Ability to synthesize complex data and research findings into clear, concise insights and actionable recommendations that inform and support strategic decision-making.
The ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, excellent time management skills
Excellent client management skills with the ability to communicate professionally and proactively
A team mentality and desire to collaborate with co-workers across multiple geographies
Strong statistical, writing, and public speaking/presentation skills
Strong understanding original/primary quantitative research and different secondary databases, social/media listening tools, etc.
Expertise in any or all of the following:
Website analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics or Omniture
Secondary databases, such as YouGov, Canvas8, com Score, Quid, GWI, MRI/Simmons
SEO/SEM analysis and relevant tools
Primary research, such as questionnaire writing, link testing, development of banner and tab plans, analysis of survey data
Social media measurement and social media monitoring tools, such as Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Radian6, Sysomos, Talkwalker, etc.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. 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.
$100k-120k yearly Auto-Apply 4d ago
Account Executive, Health Communications
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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!
We are looking for an Account Executive to join our Health 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 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 material,s 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 create 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 similar position
Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
Proficiency in using AI tools like ChatGPT for research, content creation, and task automation is required.
The salary range for this position is $62,500 to $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.
$62.5k-68k yearly Auto-Apply 37d ago
Vice President, Health Communications
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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 Vice President (Pharma) to join our Health team!
Responsibilities:
An ideal candidate is someone with a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, possessing the ability to provide senior counsel and strategic planning to account teams and clients. This person should be a hands-on strategist.
Provide senior-level account planning and serve as the strategic liaison among clients, account teams, and industry group leaders.
Act as primary client contact for client business units, continually fostering the client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to the client.
Demonstrate expertise and understanding of clients' marketplace and business with experience managing communications to support data and regulatory milestones.
Design and implement strategic programs and solutions, identifying and alerting teams and clients to trends.
Demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical abilities to define measurable objectives, assess campaign metrics, and report
Demonstrate and develop presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; demonstrate ability to develop a full range of materials, including media materials, byline articles, client correspondences, and reports.
Successful track record at building and presenting new concepts and programs for clients and business development opportunities, including earned, social, and digital programming
Collaborate with specialists across earned media, paid media, social media, strategy, creative, and more.
Encourage and create a can-do working environment while reinforcing the importance and value of each team member's contributions.
Reinforce Ketchum values, ethics, culture, and critical success factors.
Maximize utilization of team members through effective recruitment, employee goal-setting, appraisals, development plans, etc, in addition to working with human resources in dealing with personnel matters.
Function as a key player in pursuing new business opportunities and in leading the proposal and presentation processes
Encourage and train account teams on developing incremental business while guiding them in how to recognize and develop new business opportunities with clients.
Stay on top of PR trends in the industry, bringing them to the attention of clients and associates.
Maintain team billability and productivity requirements; monitor for account profitability.
Work with the financial manager to ensure client budgets are comprehensive, actual costs are monitored and approved, and billed accounts receivable are collected in a timely manner
Qualifications:
We're looking for required skills, and they can come from any combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background is encouraged. Typical qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred. Master's degree in a communications field is desirable
At least 8+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience
Proficiency in using AI tools like ChatGPT for research, content creation, and task automation is required.
Direct experience in building and managing teams
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. 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.
$120k-140k yearly Auto-Apply 37d ago
Director, Digital Strategy
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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:
As Director, Digital + Social Strategy, you will be a senior strategic leader guiding brands in how to authentically show up and thrive in social and digital spaces. You will pair deep knowledge of consumer and cultural trends with an expert understanding of social media behavior, emerging platforms, and community-building strategies. You will lead insight-driven, social-first planning that translates data into compelling briefs, inspires creative teams, and drives measurable brand and business results.
This role is built for a strategic thinker who understands the pulse of culture and how audiences behave, connect, and create in social channels-and who can activate that knowledge to fuel impactful campaigns for consumer, lifestyle, and CPG brands.
About the Job:
Strategic Leadership & Consulting
Lead the development of integrated, social-first strategies that align with brand objectives, audience behaviors, and cultural opportunities.
Act as a senior advisor on digital and social strategy for priority consumer, lifestyle, and CPG clients-connecting cultural intelligence with actionable marketing approaches.
Monitor and interpret cultural trends, social media behaviors, platform updates, and community dynamics to identify opportunities for brand engagement.
Build strategies that not only spark attention but also foster lasting brand communities across social channels.
Data, Insights & Creative Inspiration
Leverage social listening tools, trend-tracking platforms, AI-driven insight tools, and first/third-party data to surface actionable audience and content insights.
Translate complex data into clear narratives and strategic recommendations that inspire bold creative ideas.
Write and present compelling content and campaign briefs that galvanize creative teams toward social-first, earned-led solutions.
Client & Business Development
Serve as a primary strategic lead for key accounts, ensuring strategies deliver measurable engagement, community growth, and brand impact.
Play a lead role in high-value new business efforts, developing social-first strategy narratives and participating in pitches.
Identify and proactively recommend opportunities for brands to activate around emerging cultural and digital moments.
Thought Leadership & Innovation
Produce thought leadership content, trend reports, and best practice guides to position Ketchum as a leader in digital and social strategy.
Represent the agency in industry conversations-conferences, panels, media commentary-on culture, social media, and community-building trends.
Partner with analytics, creative, and channel experts to evolve proprietary methodologies for social listening, trend activation, and community growth.
Team Leadership & Development
Manage and mentor junior strategists, building their skills in cultural insight gathering, social strategy, and creative briefing.
Champion collaboration across analytics, creative, influencer, paid media, and account teams to ensure integrated, insight-led campaign development.
Contribute to talent planning, resourcing, and skills development for the broader Digital + Social team.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in digital and social strategy, with proven expertise in consumer, lifestyle, and CPG brand marketing.
Deep understanding of social media platforms, content formats, algorithms, and audience behaviors, with a track record of activating and engaging communities.
Proficiency in social listening tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Brandwatch, Talkwalker), cultural trend-tracking platforms, and AI-powered insight generation tools.
Strong ability to synthesize cultural and behavioral data into compelling strategies and creative briefs.
Demonstrated success in inspiring and collaborating with creative teams to deliver breakthrough social-first ideas.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior clients and cross-functional teams.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing client relationships at a senior level.
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. 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.
$120k-140k yearly Auto-Apply 37d ago
Account Executive, Corporate Reputation
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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:
Ketchum's Corporate Reputation Team is looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join its all-star team. This role requires attention to detail, creative thinking and a can-do attitude. Ideal candidate has experience in corporate reputation strategy, media monitoring and measurement, earned media outreach and project management.
Responsibilities:
Support client earned media efforts, including drafting media strategy, materials and executing outreach to generate coverage for clients
Support client's corporate reputation programs, including drafting talking points, press releases, and executive visibility strategies
Assist in corporate reputation and executive visibility strategy and planning through research and brainstorm participation
Coordinate team and/or client meetings, including scheduling, virtual meeting room set-up
Measurement management, including capturing coverage within internal trackers and client reporting
Leadership of media monitoring, summarizing and reporting out to internal team
Respond to requests for information from clients, team members and other agency employees with accuracy and in a professional and timely manner
Maintain team/client files, including project timelines, product trackers and billing codes
Qualifications:
We're looking for required skills, and they can come from any combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background are encouraged. Typical qualifications include:
Strong writing skills
Two - three years of post-undergraduate experience in a public relations agency or a similar position
Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment.
Strong initiative, energy and professionalism
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred
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.
$62.5k-68k yearly Auto-Apply 4d ago
Vice President, Influence
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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 Vice President, Influence to join our team!
Do the latest creator trends on social enthrall you? Do you obsess about the ways they can apply to your clients' influencer marketing strategies? Do you dream about TikTok at night? We need to talk.
Ketchum's award-winning influencer marketing team is seeking a VP to join us in developing innovative and strategic influencer marketing campaigns, and of course, activating them on behalf of our incredible clients - from Fortune 500 leaders to energetic start-ups.
About the Job
We're seeking someone with a proven track record in planning and delivering influencer campaigns across paid, earned, and shared media. You possess the skills to launch measurably successful campaigns and deep knowledge of how digital/social media channels fit into the communications mix.
This role is responsible for managing, identifying, and nurturing client relationships at the most senior levels, plus ensuring teams are implementing programs to our highest standards. You'll offer clients strategic counsel on the most effective ways to deliver and measure business outcomes. As such, your understanding of influencer-specific Analytics and Paid Media execution is a win-win!
Our desired candidate is passionate, compassionate, and self-motivated. Experience across a variety of brand sectors, both B2C and B2B, is highly desirable. Agency experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
Client Service and Satisfaction:
Plan and deliver influencer campaigns across all main platforms
Identify, negotiate, and manage influencers and talent across multiple channels, tiers, categories, and niches
Facilitate the development of strategic influencer-related activities for our clients
Be able to educate clients when they have little experience working with influencers
Understand the path to purchase through influencer campaign, and techniques to track and assess performance
Provide creative content solutions for client campaigns (taking them from concept through to delivery)
Work collaboratively with account teams
Present confidently and with authority to external audiences in order to educate, engage, and entice - winning trust and business
Promote the value and importance of client feedback and review with the team and develop a client-focused culture
Manage post-campaign evaluation, highlighting strengths and identifying opportunities to improve future campaigns
Clearly understand ROI and measurement tools surrounding influencers (both to identify and evaluate)
Educate the team on the specifics as they relate to influencer contracts, and be able to navigate the contracting and negotiation process
Maintain an understanding of our client's business and sector to improve counsel to the client
Monitor and understand clients' markets and brands; be aware of market issues and competitive activity
Teamwork and Team Leadership:
Lead team briefings to share information to keep teams informed and engaged. Use team meetings as an opportunity to share knowledge
Support the team in delivering the brief by driving the quality and direction of the team on day-to-day basis. Provide insight into the strategic direction of the campaign or event
Plan and prioritize work with the team to ensure completion according to client requirements and deadlines
Maintain regular communication with junior and senior team members, ensuring the team operates most effectively and efficiently to meet client needs, including knowing how to manage up and down within the team structure
Regularly engage in dialogue with colleagues to ensure an accurate view and understanding of their workload, priorities, deadlines, and aspirations. Delegate projects and activities to stretch performance and capability
Keep abreast of emerging partners, innovations, talent, sharing updates and knowledge with the team
Ongoing evaluation of platforms and tools to enable the team to work most efficiently; negotiation of partnerships with platforms and tools, and oversight of relationships to ensure they are providing value
Direct management of two or more team members, responsible for their career growth and performance reviews, as well as regular developmental and support needs
Business Development:
Lead Thought Leadership for the agency externally and internally on Influencer, proactively updating clients on best practices for Influencer programming.
Proactively identify and drive opportunities to grow and expand our Influencer work
Identify and pipeline for new clients
Lead and participate in new business pitches with energy and passion, and encourage the same in the team
Proactively contribute to the development and updating of case studies and other credentials materials
Encourage colleagues to contribute to and participate in new business activity including research, brainstorming, making client contact, and presenting, as appropriate
Commercial and Financial Management:
Create and manage program budgets, including monthly reconciliation
Negotiate and finalize with the client or account team on any budget adjustments and explore opportunities for additional projects
Provide accurate forecasts on accounts to ensure accurate future planning
Contribute to year-end and campaign reconciliations
Qualifications
We're looking for required skills, and they can come from any combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background are encouraged. Typical qualifications include:
10 + years' experience specifically leading influencer programming across multiple channels in B2B and B2C, within a media buying, advertising, communications, marketing, or public relations environment
Demonstrate knowledge and a passion for the influencer universe on all social channels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong technical background with advanced computer skills, including influencer platforms (e.g., Tagger, CreatorIQ, or others)
Strong negotiation and contracting background, including understanding of all of the aspects of influencer agreements
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, as well as independently
Aptitude to develop and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and handle a number of concurrent projects and tasks
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. 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.
$120k-140k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Senior Creative Director
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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:**
Ketchum is looking for a **Senior Creative Director** with a proven passion for smart ideas anchored in human truths, consumer behaviors and cultural connections; a person who champions clever, unexpected and - when warranted - risky thinking that guarantees earned media, consumer excitement and social engagement.
In this role you'll be an important leader on a dynamic team, giving and receiving inspiration, sharing best practices, contributing thought leadership, evolving creative processes and tools, and creating visibility and awareness for Ketchum's creative reputation among current and prospective clients.
With Ketchum's strong belief in cross collaboration, this role requires the ability to partner a wide range of specialty functions: work with Analytics to identify insight-based strategies; partner with Strategists and other Creatives across North America and beyond to generate exciting concepts within a range of budgets; and partner with others in influencer, content design, social strategy, earned media and more to evolve those concepts from idea to award-winning activations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in creating _and_ selling programs of all shapes and sizes in categories including: CPG, food and beverage, , /lifestyle, retail, health & wellness, technology and beyond.
**Responsibilities:**
Partner with account leaders to develop programs for current clients and win new clients applying strategic rigor to creative concept development
+ Act as a catalyst to generate and embrace diversity of ideas and thinking across the team/client networks
+ Support planned creative needs and keep the creative dialed up with unsolicited ideas that delight clients
+ Lead solo and group creative ideation for client opportunities; develop/vet ideas generated in brainstorm sessions
+ Originate, source and write concepts
+ Present creative concepts confidently to colleagues, inter-agency teams and clients/prospects
Be a creative leader, who is integral to the planning process from table read to presentation.
+ Work collaboratively with Ketchum Analytics & Strategy to develop true insights and creative briefs that drive creative programming
+ Welcome debate and encourage constructive criticism. Communicate clear, progressive direction
+ Contribute to the development of engaged and dynamic teams. Foster respect and collaboration within the team and/or agency partners. Identify issues within the team and drive to resolution
+ Act as brand and talent ambassador internally and externally, participate in development of special practice areas
Work closely with select Ketchum's industry leaders in the industries mentioned above as a dedicated creative resource, helping to build those industries and invigorate client growth.
+ Develop and maintain excellent relationships with multiple clients, agency partners and internal stakeholders
+ Share relevant trends, industry insights and inspiration to promote creative thinking across Ketchum clients
+ Work with account team to identify growth opportunities with client via creative ideation
**Qualifications:**
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
+ At least 12+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience
+ Proven track record in growing business through insight-led strategy and/or concept development
+ Deep understanding of earned media and how to develop earned-led creative concepts
+ Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills required to lead a room (virtually and IRL) of people and diverse teams to align around a clear and singular point of view
+ Agency experience required: Public Relations (priority), Social Media, Advertising, Experiential
+ Proven experience in working with clients at the brand manager and CMO and other C-Suite levels
+ Ability to lead and drive to the best client solutions through ambiguity, being adaptable to changing priorities
+ Experience in analyzing research and insight mining
+ Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple client priorities and assignments
+ Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit with vision and leadership to enact change
+ Exceptional oral and written communications skills; captivating presenter, storyteller and great listener; strong negotiating, persuasion and diplomacy skills
+ Desire to bring your whole self to work with a fun and supportive team across the country.
+ Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field a plus
_The salary range for this position is $155,000 to $185,000. 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.
Ketchum is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.
$155k-185k yearly 4d ago
Managing Account Supervisor, Sports
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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 Managing Account Supervisor, Sports to join our team!
In this role, you will execute sports-related PR programming across a range of sports properties, events, and bring knowledge of and experience working with major league professional sports; NFL, MLB, NBA, Olympic Games, Esports, governing bodies, teams, lifestyle sports, and NCAA football and basketball. Candidates should also be comfortable and familiar with working with athlete/celebrity spokespersons.
Are you interested in joining a fast-paced, close-knit, and energetic team of sports PR professionals who are excited to come to work every day? No risk of getting bored here, as no two days are alike when you're representing brands seen on outfield walls, in Super Bowl advertisements, or at Esports arenas.
About the Job:
The ideal candidate will be a team player who is extremely hardworking and responsible; someone who has a strong work ethic, a passion for the sports business industry, is digitally savvy, social media-oriented, has a team-first mindset, is self-motivated, resourceful, and culturally aware.
Responsibilities:
Maintain regular contact with clients; proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs.
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.
Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc.
Conduct media outreach surrounding events and spokespeople.
Initiate implementation and logistical management of media events, press conferences/briefings, media tours, etc.
Ability to learn, understand and adapt information for working with different sports leagues -- from Esports to Olympics -- and apply that knowledge across various client business including brand PR, corporate sponsorship, etc.
Interest in working in global and North American Sports
Build understanding and knowledge of the clients' business and their competitive environments.
Monitor media for all relevant sports and sports business trends; report to team with insights for clients.
Participate in program presentations to clients or new business presentations
Qualifications:
We're looking for required skills, and they 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
5+ years of experience in public relations agency or a similar position
Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
The salary range for this position is $100,00 - $120,000. 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.
$120k yearly Auto-Apply 37d ago
Insights and Strategic Managing Consultant, Ketchum Analytics
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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:**
Do you enjoy telling stories through data? Interested in solving client challenges with data? Ketchum Analytics is looking for a Managing Consultant, Strategic Research and Insights!
This is a perfect role for an experienced researcher that thrives working in a fast-paced environment. The person coming into this role should have expertise in a variety of research techniques, including but not limited to primary quantitative or qualitative research, audience insights generation leveraging both primary data and secondary databases, and omnichannel campaign evaluation and measurement, and be able to lead a team, client relationships and manage projects from start to finish, as well as independently own programs.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Developing relationships with client and account teams. This includes acting as the day-to-day client and account team point-person/lead, with senior support as needed.
+ Overseeing and managing all aspects of a project, with the support of junior staff and/or independently. From the day-to-day work, to overseeing junior staff to client relationships, to account relationships, billing and growth. There is no one standard approach or methodology we work within, but projects often segment into the following categories:
+ Development of original, scalable qualitative and quantitative research studies, including writing questionnaires/interview/focus group guides, overseeing data collection vendors, and analyzing the results etc.
+ Development of research, analytics and measurement proposals, such as audience research, media measurement, website auditing, competitive analysis, conversation analysis, survey research, social influencer measurement, or ROI analysis
+ Leverage a robust tech-stack and secondary data sources to define and profile target audiences, predict trends, assess the industry landscape and identify white space opportunities for clients
+ Analyze full communications programming in channels such as paid media, social, media coverage, influencer, website, and consumer conversations to direct and evaluate marketing and communications impact/ROI
+ Analysis and reporting of findings in a way that tells a concise, visually-appealing and clear story with the data and provides answers to the client's main questions/objectives, informs strategy and shapes future communications and marketing programming; Presentation of results to account team and client
+ Overseeing and supporting junior team members in delivering high-quality outputs, ensuring work meets account team and client expectations.
+ Providing constructive feedback, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff to foster skill development and continuous improvement in project deliverables.
+ Setting clear expectations, roles and responsibilities across the team.
+ Serving as a specialist and advisor in research and analysis, to include:
+ Staying up to date with trends, tools and techniques and counseling clients, account teams and other research team members on methodologies, tools and best practices
+ Participating in or driving analytics projects and initiatives
+ Guiding the development of new methodologies, reports or product offerings to meet existing client needs and to drive new business
+ Determining the best methodologies and tools to use to solve client challenges and deliver impact to their business
+ Work in collaboration with other specialty teams within the agency to assess and create successful social, digital and paid programs for the client.
**Qualifications:**
+ 4 to 6 years of communications strategic insights, research, analytics and/or media analysis experience; advanced degree in a relevant field desired but not necessary
+ Strong orientation toward client service and teamwork
+ Strong business acumen and understanding of the communications landscape
+ Management of junior staff experience
+ Ability to synthesize complex data and research findings into clear, concise insights and actionable recommendations that inform and support strategic decision-making.
+ The ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, excellent time management skills
+ Excellent client management skills with the ability to communicate professionally and proactively
+ A team mentality and desire to collaborate with co-workers across multiple geographies
+ Strong statistical, writing, and public speaking/presentation skills
+ Strong understanding original/primary quantitative research and different secondary databases, social/media listening tools, etc.
Expertise in any or all of the following:
+ Website analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics or Omniture
+ Secondary databases, such as YouGov, Canvas8, com Score, Quid, GWI, MRI/Simmons
+ SEO/SEM analysis and relevant tools
+ Primary research, such as questionnaire writing, link testing, development of banner and tab plans, analysis of survey data
+ Social media measurement and social media monitoring tools, such as Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Radian6, Sysomos, Talkwalker, etc.
_The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. 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.
Ketchum is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.
$100k-120k yearly 4d ago
Vice President, Health Communications
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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 Vice President (Pharma) to join our Health team!
Responsibilities:
An ideal candidate is someone with a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, possessing the ability to provide senior counsel and strategic planning to account teams and clients. This person should be a hands-on strategist.
+ Provide senior-level account planning and serve as the strategic liaison among clients, account teams, and industry group leaders.
+ Act as primary client contact for client business units, continually fostering the client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to the client.
+ Demonstrate expertise and understanding of clients' marketplace and business with experience managing communications to support data and regulatory milestones.
+ Design and implement strategic programs and solutions, identifying and alerting teams and clients to trends.
+ Demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical abilities to define measurable objectives, assess campaign metrics, and report
+ Demonstrate and develop presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; demonstrate ability to develop a full range of materials, including media materials, byline articles, client correspondences, and reports.
+ Successful track record at building and presenting new concepts and programs for clients and business development opportunities, including earned, social, and digital programming
+ Collaborate with specialists across earned media, paid media, social media, strategy, creative, and more.
+ Encourage and create a can-do working environment while reinforcing the importance and value of each team member's contributions.
+ Reinforce Ketchum values, ethics, culture, and critical success factors.
+ Maximize utilization of team members through effective recruitment, employee goal-setting, appraisals, development plans, etc, in addition to working with human resources in dealing with personnel matters.
+ Function as a key player in pursuing new business opportunities and in leading the proposal and presentation processes
+ Encourage and train account teams on developing incremental business while guiding them in how to recognize and develop new business opportunities with clients.
+ Stay on top of PR trends in the industry, bringing them to the attention of clients and associates.
+ Maintain team billability and productivity requirements; monitor for account profitability.
+ Work with the financial manager to ensure client budgets are comprehensive, actual costs are monitored and approved, and billed accounts receivable are collected in a timely manner
Qualifications:
We're looking for required skills, and they can come from any combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background is encouraged. Typical qualifications include:
+ Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred. Master's degree in a communications field is desirable
+ At least 8+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience
+ Proficiency in using AI tools like ChatGPT for research, content creation, and task automation is required.
+ Direct experience in building and managing teams
_The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. 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.
Ketchum is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.
$120k-140k yearly 60d+ ago
Director, Digital Strategy
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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:
As Director, Digital + Social Strategy, you will be a senior strategic leader guiding brands in how to authentically show up and thrive in social and digital spaces. You will pair deep knowledge of consumer and cultural trends with an expert understanding of social media behavior, emerging platforms, and community-building strategies. You will lead insight-driven, social-first planning that translates data into compelling briefs, inspires creative teams, and drives measurable brand and business results.
This role is built for a strategic thinker who understands the pulse of culture and how audiences behave, connect, and create in social channels-and who can activate that knowledge to fuel impactful campaigns for consumer, lifestyle, and CPG brands.
About the Job:
**Strategic Leadership & Consulting**
+ Lead the development of integrated, social-first strategies that align with brand objectives, audience behaviors, and cultural opportunities.
+ Act as a senior advisor on digital and social strategy for priority consumer, lifestyle, and CPG clients-connecting cultural intelligence with actionable marketing approaches.
+ Monitor and interpret cultural trends, social media behaviors, platform updates, and community dynamics to identify opportunities for brand engagement.
+ Build strategies that not only spark attention but also foster lasting brand communities across social channels.
**Data, Insights & Creative Inspiration**
+ Leverage social listening tools, trend-tracking platforms, AI-driven insight tools, and first/third-party data to surface actionable audience and content insights.
+ Translate complex data into clear narratives and strategic recommendations that inspire bold creative ideas.
+ Write and present compelling content and campaign briefs that galvanize creative teams toward social-first, earned-led solutions.
**Client & Business Development**
+ Serve as a primary strategic lead for key accounts, ensuring strategies deliver measurable engagement, community growth, and brand impact.
+ Play a lead role in high-value new business efforts, developing social-first strategy narratives and participating in pitches.
+ Identify and proactively recommend opportunities for brands to activate around emerging cultural and digital moments.
**Thought Leadership & Innovation**
+ Produce thought leadership content, trend reports, and best practice guides to position Ketchum as a leader in digital and social strategy.
+ Represent the agency in industry conversations-conferences, panels, media commentary-on culture, social media, and community-building trends.
+ Partner with analytics, creative, and channel experts to evolve proprietary methodologies for social listening, trend activation, and community growth.
**Team Leadership & Development**
+ Manage and mentor junior strategists, building their skills in cultural insight gathering, social strategy, and creative briefing.
+ Champion collaboration across analytics, creative, influencer, paid media, and account teams to ensure integrated, insight-led campaign development.
+ Contribute to talent planning, resourcing, and skills development for the broader Digital + Social team.
Qualifications:
+ 10+ years of experience in digital and social strategy, with proven expertise in consumer, lifestyle, and CPG brand marketing.
+ Deep understanding of social media platforms, content formats, algorithms, and audience behaviors, with a track record of activating and engaging communities.
+ Proficiency in social listening tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Brandwatch, Talkwalker), cultural trend-tracking platforms, and AI-powered insight generation tools.
+ Strong ability to synthesize cultural and behavioral data into compelling strategies and creative briefs.
+ Demonstrated success in inspiring and collaborating with creative teams to deliver breakthrough social-first ideas.
+ Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior clients and cross-functional teams.
+ Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing client relationships at a senior level.
_The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. 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.
Ketchum is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.
$120k-140k yearly 60d+ ago
Account Executive, Health Communications
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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!
We are looking for an **Account Executive** to join our Health 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 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 material,s 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 create 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 similar position
+ Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
+ Proficiency in using AI tools like ChatGPT for research, content creation, and task automation is required.
_The salary range for this position is $62,500 to $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.
Ketchum is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.
$62.5k-68k yearly 60d+ ago
Managing Account Supervisor, Sports
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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 **Managing Account Supervisor, Sports** to join our team!
In this role, you will execute sports-related PR programming across a range of sports properties, events, and bring knowledge of and experience working with major league professional sports; NFL, MLB, NBA, Olympic Games, Esports, governing bodies, teams, lifestyle sports, and NCAA football and basketball. Candidates should also be comfortable and familiar with working with athlete/celebrity spokespersons.
Are you interested in joining a fast-paced, close-knit, and energetic team of sports PR professionals who are excited to come to work every day? No risk of getting bored here, as no two days are alike when you're representing brands seen on outfield walls, in Super Bowl advertisements, or at Esports arenas.
**About the Job:**
The ideal candidate will be a team player who is extremely hardworking and responsible; someone who has a strong work ethic, a passion for the sports business industry, is digitally savvy, social media-oriented, has a team-first mindset, is self-motivated, resourceful, and culturally aware.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Maintain regular contact with clients; proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs.
+ 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.
+ Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc.
+ Conduct media outreach surrounding events and spokespeople.
+ Initiate implementation and logistical management of media events, press conferences/briefings, media tours, etc.
+ Ability to learn, understand and adapt information for working with different sports leagues -- from Esports to Olympics -- and apply that knowledge across various client business including brand PR, corporate sponsorship, etc.
+ Interest in working in global and North American Sports
+ Build understanding and knowledge of the clients' business and their competitive environments.
+ Monitor media for all relevant sports and sports business trends; report to team with insights for clients.
+ Participate in program presentations to clients or new business presentations
**Qualifications:**
We're looking for required skills, and they 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
+ 5+ years of experience in public relations agency or a similar position
+ Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
+ Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
_The salary range for this position is $100,00 - $120,000. 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.
Ketchum is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.
$120k yearly 38d ago
Vice President, Group Manager, Corporate Reputation
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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!
We are looking for a Vice President, Group Manager, Corporate Reputation
Responsibilities:
We are looking for someone who can be a valued client counselor, build trusted relationships, and do work that directly impacts their business. The person in this position will help our clients manage their corporate reputations and mitigate potential risks, and they must have a keen understanding of the business landscape and a grasp of corporate stakeholder audiences. We want forward-looking strategic thinking and a strong understanding of the tactics needed to bring it to life.
Serve as agency lead on accounts with corporate reputation needs.
Grow strong relationships with senior clients and become a trusted advisor by solving problems, offering meaningful counsel, and delivering valuable insights
Oversee corporate issues and crisis programming for clients, including but not limited to: building issues-management and scenario plans, developing and facilitating crisis simulations, and supporting real-time crisis management when issues emerge;
Draft messaging and materials for clients, such as statements, talking points, press releases, etc.;
Deliver strategic, engaging, and persuasive memos and presentations to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues, and others;
Design and implement strategic programs and solutions, anticipating and alerting teams and clients to potential reputational risks;
Use metrics and analytics to build a business case, provide insight, and counsel to clients.
Identify and grow organic business opportunities and present concepts and programs for new business pitches;
Guide both traditional, social, and digital media to clients, understanding the nuances of each.
Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects and teams; foster respect and collaboration within the team and/or agency partners;
Manage and support the team toward excellence in programming; develop and lead the people development of team members.
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
10+ years of experience in a public relations agency or similar position
Excellent strategic communications, thinking, and writing skills
Deep understanding of social media platforms, digital tools, and SEO is a plus
The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $185,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. 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.
$155k-185k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Account Executive, Corporate Reputation
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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:**
Ketchum's Corporate Reputation Team is looking for an **Assistant** **Account Executive** to join its all-star team. This role requires attention to detail, creative thinking and a can-do attitude. Ideal candidate has experience in corporate reputation strategy, media monitoring and measurement, earned media outreach and project management.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Support client earned media efforts, including drafting media strategy, materials and executing outreach to generate coverage for clients
+ Support client's corporate reputation programs, including drafting talking points, press releases, and executive visibility strategies
+ Assist in corporate reputation and executive visibility strategy and planning through research and brainstorm participation
+ Coordinate team and/or client meetings, including scheduling, virtual meeting room set-up
+ Measurement management, including capturing coverage within internal trackers and client reporting
+ Leadership of media monitoring, summarizing and reporting out to internal team
+ Respond to requests for information from clients, team members and other agency employees with accuracy and in a professional and timely manner
+ Maintain team/client files, including project timelines, product trackers and billing codes
**Qualifications:**
We're looking for required skills, and they can come from any combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background are encouraged. Typical qualifications include:
+ Strong writing skills
+ Two - three years of post-undergraduate experience in a public relations agency or a similar position
+ Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment.
+ Strong initiative, energy and professionalism
+ Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred
_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.
Ketchum is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.
$62.5k-68k yearly 4d ago
Executive Vice President, US Influencer Lead
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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!
As EVP, US Influencer Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing and leading our influencer marketing operations across the US. This position requires a strategic and hands-on leader with deep expertise in influencer marketing, creator partnerships, and social strategy.
Reporting to the leader of Integrated Planning and Strategy, you'll collaborate with senior leadership to align influencer activity with our US strategy, ensuring campaign excellence, innovation, and growth across key US clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead US influencer marketing operations in alignment with Ketchum's US goals and standards.
Continuously innovate and test new things, not just follow a pre-established playbook. Includes staying ahead of social, cultural, and influencer trends to keep Ketchum at the forefront of the industry.
Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities, new partnerships, and emerging influencer trends.
Contribute to new business initiatives, supporting influencer strategy and participation in pitches.
Help foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and high performance within the US team.
Contribute to agency thought leadership by identifying influencer and social trends and turning them into actionable POVs.
Serve as a mentor and coach to junior and mid-level team members, helping them grow their strategic thinking and executional confidence.
Influencer Strategy & Execution
Act as senior counsel across US business; roll-up your sleeves on some key US accounts, including oversight of influencer strategy and execution, ensuring campaigns deliver creative excellence and measurable results.
Collaborate closely with integrated planning and delivery leaders including analytics, strategy, creative and channel teams to integrate storytelling, talent, and platform thinking.
Develop compelling, integrated influencer plans using a mix of earned, owned, paid, and shared tactics.
Bring a trend-forward, culturally relevant lens to all work-constantly identifying fresh ways to engage audiences through Influencer partnerships.
Client Partnership & Innovation
Provide senior-level strategic counsel to clients and agency partners on influencer campaign design and execution.
Participate in and lead key client conversations-from initial ideation to final presentations, feedback, and campaign recap.
Lead development of influencer POVs and proactive recommendations that address evolving client needs and cultural shifts.
Act as a subject matter expert in planning sessions, brainstorms, and cross-functional team meetings.
Support business growth efforts by contributing to proposals, presentations, and pitch strategy.
Who You Are
A strategic thinker with deep knowledge of influencer marketing and the broader digital ecosystem.
Adept at translating insights and cultural trends into smart, scalable campaign strategies.
Collaborative and flexible, thriving in a fast-paced environment and working cross-functionally with creative, media, strategy, and analytics teams.
Passionate about talent and influencer storytelling-especially in the context of healthcare, wellness, and consumer behavior.
Curious and forward-looking, always looking for what's next in platforms, behavior, and storytelling formats.
The salary range for this position is $225,000+ . This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. 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.
$225k yearly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Account Supervisor, Financial & Professional Services
Ketchum 4.7
Chicago, IL job
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 Supervisor to join our team! We need a strong client manager, writer, self-starter, and someone with superior project management skills who will excel in a fast-paced work environment.
About the job
Lead a team of core account members and specialists to execute signature projects across creative campaigns, development, and promotion of client-owned research and thought leadership studies
Work across agency specialists to lead and provide counsel on a range of initiatives to support thought leadership and campaign work, including: influencer relations, earned media relations, paid media counsel, executive visibility, speakers bureau, social media, global initiatives, media tracking, media measurement, and other research work
Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing materials, including plans/programs, client press releases, byline articles, correspondence, and reports
Strive to develop the best communication and presentation skills possible to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and others
Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills, with the ability to turn an idea into a campaign
Stay on top of trends in the industry; bring them to the attention of clients and associates, as appropriate
Act as primary contact to clients, continually fostering client-agency relationships to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
Participate in new business programming and presentations
Experience leading/managing research (surveys, trends, and other secondary research) and measurement (social media and earned media) work 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 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 $85,000 to $95,000. 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.