Account Executive, Purpose

Adelphi Group • Chicago, IL

30d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Golin Ketchum is looking for an Account Executive, Purpose to join their team. Golin Ketchum is described as the most awarded public relations agency of the decade, focused on creating change that matters for clients and people, building business through attention-grabbing and culture-shaping work. Formed in 2026 from the merger of two iconic PR agencies, Golin Ketchum combines creative and strategic excellence with Omnicom’s data and AI solutions to deliver impactful communications. They have specialized expertise across consumer and brands, corporate affairs, healthcare, technology, and food, agriculture, and nutrition. The agency values its culture, being fiercely ambitious yet fundamentally kind, and collaborating with clients. The Purpose team is seeking a fearless, collaborative Account Executive passionate about helping companies make a positive social and environmental impact. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-profile clients and colleagues on meaningful work. The ideal candidate is an excellent project manager, a strong writer, detail-oriented, curious, and energetic.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify.
• Two to three years of communications experience in a public relations agency, nonprofit, consultancy or in-house setting
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Passion for social or environmental impact communications is a must

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the area of social or environmental impact communications is preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day client contact; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
• 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.
• Effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc.
• Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients' business and competitive environments; apply this information in preparing and presenting client communications
• Develop an understanding of research methods, coordinate internal and external resources
• Be flexible and facilitate teamwork within account team while fully utilizing agency resources to create the "best teams" for your clients
• Be adept at managing teams, managing cross-functionally and managing up

Benefits

• Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level