Ketchum is a global communications consultancy looking for an Account Executive to join their Health team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field, and 2-3 years of experience in a public relations agency or similar position.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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
Benefits
- Hybrid Workplace
- Robust benefits program
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Family Forming Benefits
- Employee Recognition Program
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement
