Ketchum
Vice President, Group Manager, Media (Financial Services Communications)
Ketchum, New York, New York, us, 10261
Vice President, Group Manager, Media (Financial Services Communications)
We’re looking for our next Vice President, Media to join our award‑winning agency in providing strategic media counsel while crafting some of the most creative and compelling storylines for our clients. This person isn’t afraid to think outside the box and will have deep-rooted connections with all top‑tier media, primarily in B2B, consumer, and financial business trades.
Client Management Responsibilities
Serve as senior counsel to designated clients and account teams.
Develop a consultative relationship between team members, account teams, and key client contacts, including regular one‑on‑one interactions and direct correspondence.
Leadership
Shape the agency perspective on media relations and strategy; recognized as an agency media expert.
Play a leadership role in the NY office and reinforce Ketchum values to the team and office at large.
Establish leadership role in agency’s Global Media Network, sharing best practices and successes with the group.
Increase visibility throughout North America for best practices, trends, and developments in media relations.
Actively share knowledge, resources, and experience with the media team, account teams, and New York leadership team.
Stay on top of news and PR trends in the industry, bring them to the attention of clients and associates as appropriate, and lead the group’s education and learning initiatives.
Manage feedback, expectations, and results for projects with assigned practices, and continue to evolve and establish feedback standards.
Business Development
Seek incremental business opportunities with existing account teams/clients.
Function as a key player in pursuing new business opportunities and in leading the media strategy portion of the proposal and presentation processes.
Qualifications
BS/BA degree in marketing, media, communications, business or related field and a minimum of ten years of combined public relations, marketing communications, or media experience.
Demonstrated success in senior‑level media relations, with strategic understanding of all channels including social media, video, and content partnerships.
Ability to quickly become knowledgeable of Ketchum’s proprietary tools and apply those tools and technology to client work.
Ability to share media‑related insights and trends with teams and clients to mobilize, develop, and motivate.
Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
Proven ability to make a professional and positive impression with senior management within client organizations.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and keep the manager and team effectively updated on task progress.
Excellent verbal, written, project management, and presentation skills.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is $155,000 – $185,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. The final salary will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, years of experience, past training, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity and local geographic market data. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and other benefits are also available.
What We Offer
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 including vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule.
Various development opportunities to enhance personal and professional life.
Tuition reimbursement.
Monthly cell phone and Wi‑Fi reimbursement.
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Client Management Responsibilities
Serve as senior counsel to designated clients and account teams.
Develop a consultative relationship between team members, account teams, and key client contacts, including regular one‑on‑one interactions and direct correspondence.
Leadership
Shape the agency perspective on media relations and strategy; recognized as an agency media expert.
Play a leadership role in the NY office and reinforce Ketchum values to the team and office at large.
Establish leadership role in agency’s Global Media Network, sharing best practices and successes with the group.
Increase visibility throughout North America for best practices, trends, and developments in media relations.
Actively share knowledge, resources, and experience with the media team, account teams, and New York leadership team.
Stay on top of news and PR trends in the industry, bring them to the attention of clients and associates as appropriate, and lead the group’s education and learning initiatives.
Manage feedback, expectations, and results for projects with assigned practices, and continue to evolve and establish feedback standards.
Business Development
Seek incremental business opportunities with existing account teams/clients.
Function as a key player in pursuing new business opportunities and in leading the media strategy portion of the proposal and presentation processes.
Qualifications
BS/BA degree in marketing, media, communications, business or related field and a minimum of ten years of combined public relations, marketing communications, or media experience.
Demonstrated success in senior‑level media relations, with strategic understanding of all channels including social media, video, and content partnerships.
Ability to quickly become knowledgeable of Ketchum’s proprietary tools and apply those tools and technology to client work.
Ability to share media‑related insights and trends with teams and clients to mobilize, develop, and motivate.
Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
Proven ability to make a professional and positive impression with senior management within client organizations.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and keep the manager and team effectively updated on task progress.
Excellent verbal, written, project management, and presentation skills.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is $155,000 – $185,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. The final salary will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, years of experience, past training, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity and local geographic market data. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and other benefits are also available.
What We Offer
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 including vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule.
Various development opportunities to enhance personal and professional life.
Tuition reimbursement.
Monthly cell phone and Wi‑Fi reimbursement.
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