Senior Account Executive, Issues & Crisis
About The Position
Ketchum is looking to add a Senior Account Executive to their dynamic North America Issues/Crisis Management Team! About the Job: Build understanding and knowledge of the clients’ businesses and their competitive environments Actively participate/contribute to the development of account plans/ideas. Demonstrate knowledge of client media monitoring process and be able to efficiently conduct/review on a daily basis Demonstrate ability to effectively develop a full range of written materials consisting of and not limited to: standby statements, question & answer documents, issues analyses, position papers, client correspondence, and reports Independently implement defined crisis preparedness projects Counsel clients through basic issues management and crisis response situations Some day-to-day client contact through written and direct counsel on basic issues situations enlisting senior counsel on tough issues when appropriate Foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to our clients Facilitate teamwork by delegating and involving junior staff members whenever possible Take on lead responsibility for all aspects of budget management and client billing/administration Seek counsel from financial manager to be able to review financial reports, project budgets, and related financial materials Develop an understanding of various research methods; coordinate internal and external resources in implementing research projects Assist senior management in developing proposals and gathering information for new business opportunities
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
- Three to five years of experience in public relations agency or similar position
- Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Build understanding and knowledge of the clients’ businesses and their competitive environments
- Actively participate/contribute to the development of account plans/ideas.
- Demonstrate knowledge of client media monitoring process and be able to efficiently conduct/review on a daily basis
- Demonstrate ability to effectively develop a full range of written materials consisting of and not limited to: standby statements, question & answer documents, issues analyses, position papers, client correspondence, and reports
- Independently implement defined crisis preparedness projects
- Counsel clients through basic issues management and crisis response situations
- Some day-to-day client contact through written and direct counsel on basic issues situations enlisting senior counsel on tough issues when appropriate
- Foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to our clients
- Facilitate teamwork by delegating and involving junior staff members whenever possible
- Take on lead responsibility for all aspects of budget management and client billing/administration
- Seek counsel from financial manager to be able to review financial reports, project budgets, and related financial materials
- Develop an understanding of various research methods; coordinate internal and external resources in implementing research projects
- Assist senior management in developing proposals and gathering information for new business opportunities
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
