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About Ketchum
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! Overview
Ketchum is looking for an
Account Executive
to join their Sports team! In this role, you will be part of a close-knit group of sports-obsessed professionals who operate within one of the largest and most awarded global communications consultancies! You will help conceive and execute sports-related PR programming across a range of sports properties and events including the NFL, MLB, NBA, Olympic Games, Esports, Racing, FIFA World Cup, and NCAA. Ultimately, your job is to help sports leagues and brands tell great stories that fans and media will care about! Responsibilities
The ideal candidate is a team player who is curious, self-motivated, and has a passion for the sports business industry. You are resourceful, digitally savvy, and culturally aware. While this role is a “specialist” within Ketchum, on this team you will have the opportunity to wear many hats and be willing to jump in on strategy development, writing materials, brainstorming creative ideas, pitching media, conceiving social content, and counseling clients. You are excited to learn new skills – with the support of your teammates – that you have not developed from past experiences. Maintain regular contact with clients; proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs. Play a key role in the planning and implementation of account activities including media relations, influencer engagement and event execution Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc. Conduct media outreach surrounding events and spokespeople. Initiate implementation and logistical management of media events, press conferences/briefings, media tours, etc. Ability to learn, understand, and adapt information for working with different sports leagues -- from Esports to the Olympics -- and apply that knowledge across various client businesses including brand PR, corporate sponsorship, etc. Build understanding and knowledge of the clients’ businesses and their competitive environments. Monitor media for all relevant sports and sports business trends; report to teams with insights for clients. Participate in program presentations to clients or new business presentation Have an understanding of client service financial processes and learn the “business of the business” as part of an agency environment Candidates should also be comfortable and familiar with working with athlete/celebrity spokespersons. Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: Three to five years of experience in public relations Experience working on teams to execute sports-related PR programming across a range of sport properties and events or experience working on big brands Proficient in both traditional and social media from a strategic and tactical perspective, as well as enthusiasm for client service and account management. Sports marketing experience is a plus, but not a must Excellent writing and presentation skills A strong work ethic and team-first mindset The salary range for this position is $62,500 - $68,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role 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/or other benefits also are available. #LI-Hybrid 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 includes vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule Various development opportunities to enhance personal and professional life Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement Interested? We’ve got an opportunity for you. Apply for this job
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Ketchum U.S.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to VEvrAA, we request this information to measure the effectiveness of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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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! Overview
Ketchum is looking for an
Account Executive
to join their Sports team! In this role, you will be part of a close-knit group of sports-obsessed professionals who operate within one of the largest and most awarded global communications consultancies! You will help conceive and execute sports-related PR programming across a range of sports properties and events including the NFL, MLB, NBA, Olympic Games, Esports, Racing, FIFA World Cup, and NCAA. Ultimately, your job is to help sports leagues and brands tell great stories that fans and media will care about! Responsibilities
The ideal candidate is a team player who is curious, self-motivated, and has a passion for the sports business industry. You are resourceful, digitally savvy, and culturally aware. While this role is a “specialist” within Ketchum, on this team you will have the opportunity to wear many hats and be willing to jump in on strategy development, writing materials, brainstorming creative ideas, pitching media, conceiving social content, and counseling clients. You are excited to learn new skills – with the support of your teammates – that you have not developed from past experiences. Maintain regular contact with clients; proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs. Play a key role in the planning and implementation of account activities including media relations, influencer engagement and event execution Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc. Conduct media outreach surrounding events and spokespeople. Initiate implementation and logistical management of media events, press conferences/briefings, media tours, etc. Ability to learn, understand, and adapt information for working with different sports leagues -- from Esports to the Olympics -- and apply that knowledge across various client businesses including brand PR, corporate sponsorship, etc. Build understanding and knowledge of the clients’ businesses and their competitive environments. Monitor media for all relevant sports and sports business trends; report to teams with insights for clients. Participate in program presentations to clients or new business presentation Have an understanding of client service financial processes and learn the “business of the business” as part of an agency environment Candidates should also be comfortable and familiar with working with athlete/celebrity spokespersons. Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: Three to five years of experience in public relations Experience working on teams to execute sports-related PR programming across a range of sport properties and events or experience working on big brands Proficient in both traditional and social media from a strategic and tactical perspective, as well as enthusiasm for client service and account management. Sports marketing experience is a plus, but not a must Excellent writing and presentation skills A strong work ethic and team-first mindset The salary range for this position is $62,500 - $68,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role 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/or other benefits also are available. #LI-Hybrid 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 includes vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule Various development opportunities to enhance personal and professional life Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement Interested? We’ve got an opportunity for you. Apply for this job
Indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Website What is your desired salary? * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Will you now or in the future require that we file a petition or application for employment based status on your behalf to begin or continue employment with the agency? If you have a non-immigrant status (e.g., F-1 or H-1), your answer to these questions should be yes. * Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Ketchum U.S.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to VEvrAA, we request this information to measure the effectiveness of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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