Account Supervisor, Food & Ag

Ketchum U.S. • Washington, DC

4h • $85,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ketchum is looking for a real foodie. Do you have a passion for understanding the behind-the-scenes of all things food - where it comes from, how it’s sourced, the sustainability practices used, new technologies that make it safer and healthier? Do you love consuming news about new culinary trends and chefs and get excited about new menu items at your favorite eateries? Do you have experience working on integrated marketing teams with a strong understanding of print/digital advertising, as well as emerging social media channels/digital marketing? This could be the perfect role for you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred
• Five- seven years of experience in public relations agency or similar position
• Very strong project management and writing skills required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in B2B marketing is a plus. Including foodservice, retail, ingredient (manufacturing) marketing and agricultural communications

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for key clients
• Plan and lead integrated marketing projects; drive timelines and budgets
• Develop full range of written materials including media pitches, press releases, website updates, proposals, client correspondence and tracking reports
• Work closely with creative and production teams and outside vendors to execute print and digital projects so that they come in on schedule and on budget
• Brief media, creative and research staff and assist with the formulation of marketing strategies that meet the client’s creative brief
• Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients' business, competitive environments
• Provide strategic and creative ideas; engage in strategic planning on clients’ business and agency business
• Drive content for client meetings, industry events and trade shows, promotions, media relations
• Proven ability to manage account financials and maintain budget status reports

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