Account Supervisor, Financial & Professional Services

Ketchum U.S. • Washington, DC

4d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading/managing research (surveys, trends, and other secondary research) and measurement (social media and earned media) work a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees