Ketchum U.S Brand & Communication Lead - VP in Los Angeles

About Ketchum

As a global communications consultancy with 100 years of experience, Ketchum is a trusted partner who is equal parts creative and analytical. We are a collection of communications specialists, content creators, creatives, researchers, data analysts, media pros, digital strategists, issues and crisis counselors, and tech nerds. We work with the worlds leading brands, emerging start-ups, and everything in between. We're just crazy enough to think we can impact the world and how it responds to ideas through communication.

• Build rapport and cultivate relationships with clients through sound counsel, creative problem solving, idea generation, and flawless execution
• Review our clients data and internal expertise to weave together powerful pitches
• Drive successful media relations efforts on behalf of clients through key message development, media training, pitching compelling stories, building strong relationships with industry and national business / consumer reporters, bloggers, and influencers
• Manage financials, ensuring programs and projects are profitable
• Analyze and report on client program metrics and shift direction as needed
• Research, write, edit and present content to clients, including communications and marketing plans, POVs, Q&As, press materials
• Draw from marketing and branding experience to support fully integrated campaigns for clients
• Enroll and lead an integrated team of creative, media, digital, and analytics team members to exceed client objectives

• Lead development of creative work with a creative team
• Lead, manage, and motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback; identify beneficial training and development opportunities
• Manage junior team members
• Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred. Masters degree in a communications field desirable
• Direct experience in building and managing teams

• Three days a week in the office
• Generous paid time off includes vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule
• Various development opportunities to enhance personal and professional life
• Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement
• 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.

To apply, please submit your information as requested in the application form.