Managing Account Supervisor, Food & Ag

Ketchum U.S. • Chicago, IL

5d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a global communications consultancy with 100 years of experience, Ketchum is a trusted partner who is equal parts creative and analytical. Ketchum is a place where all perspectives and points of view are welcome and encouraged. We are a collection of communications specialists, content creators, creatives, researchers, data analysts, media pros, digital strategists, issues and crisis counselors, and tech nerds. And we love when those worlds collide to create the very best teams and solutions for our clients. We work with the world’s leading brands, emerging start-ups, and everything in between. We are beyond proud to have created some of the most celebrated and award-winning campaigns in our industry. We’re just crazy enough to think we can impact the world – and how it responds to ideas – through communication. We encourage our employees to be curious, brave, inspiring, and a force for good. Let’s talk. Come belong at Ketchum! We are seeking a Managing Account Supervisor to join our food & ag practice. We are a team of energized PR pros who deliver highly strategic, media-savvy savvy and results-oriented work for our clients. A Managing Account Supervisor must be able to manage the budgets and teams on sizable accounts with responsibility for profitability, incremental growth, quality of account service and employee development. The ideal candidate should be able to multitask efficiently and have excellent communication, writing, editing, social/media relations skills, able to spot trends, and apply various measurement tools on their account(s).

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.
• 7+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience, three years of basic supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a communications field desirable

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and cultivate relationships with clients through sound counsel, creative problem solving, idea generation, and flawless execution
• Provide strategic guidance to clients; anticipate and address client needs and challenges, especially as it relates to food; plan and develop integrated programs that exceed client objectives
• Develop measurable public relations programs that are on strategy and within budget
• Manage financials, ensuring programs and projects are profitable
• Analyze and report on client program metrics and online conversations, and shift direction as needed
• Research, write, edit, and present high-level materials, including communications plans, POV’s, Q&A’s, and press materials, especially as it relates to the food industry
• Drive successful media relations efforts on behalf of clients through key message development, media training, pitching compelling stories in food, nutrition, and health, and building strong relationships with industry and national business/consumer reporters, bloggers and influencers
• Identify new opportunities with clients and build incremental business as it relates to food brands
• Lead, manage, and motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback; identify beneficial training and development opportunities

Benefits

• 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: 101-250 employees