Overview:

We are looking for a Managing Account Supervisor to join our team! 

About the job:

This is a tremendous opportunity to work on high profile accounts, where your work is making a direct impact on our client’s work and helping achieve great results. Experience working on a launch brand, luxury account and/or marketing to woman preferred. Ideal candidates will match well-rounded PR credentials with consumer-packaged goods, lifestyle accounts, along with familiarity with the media that cover that space. Ketchum is an agency that’s committed to the development of its people, and we’ve created a culture where our people are energized to deliver highly creative, media-savvy and results-oriented work for clients.

• Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of client service, with ability to manage tactical projects while also capable of creating strategic programs and counsel
• Act as day-to-day client contact; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
• Maintain relationships with automotive industry and business media, proactively developing story ideas and pitch angles for clients
• Familiarity with social media channels, specifically those that reach automotive enthusiasts
• Develop reports and presentations that concisely communicate programming recommendations and merchandise success of completed projects
• Analyze media trends to develop insights and POVs that inform client programming
• Demonstrate a high degree of client engagement through proactive idea generation, creativity and participation in all aspects of the account
• 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.
• Develop and monitor program plans and budgets for profitability; report status to client and agency management on a regular basis
• Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients' business 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 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:

• 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 basic supervisory experience

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000. 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.