Account Supervisor, Financial & Professional Services

About Ketchum

As a global communications consultancy with 100 years of experience, Ketchum is a trusted partner who is equal parts creative and analytical. Ketchum is a place where all perspectives and points of view are welcome and encouraged. We are a collection of communications specialists, content creators, creatives, researchers, data analysts, media pros, digital strategists, issues and crisis counselors, and tech nerds.

And we love when those worlds collide to create the very best teams and solutions for our clients. We work with the world’s leading brands, emerging start‑ups, and everything in between. We are beyond proud to have created some of the most celebrated and award‑winning campaigns in our industry. We’re just crazy enough to think we can impact the world – and how it responds to ideas – through communication.

We encourage our employees to be curious, brave, inspiring, and a force for good. Let’s talk. Come belong at Ketchum!

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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