Managing Account Supervisor, Food & Ag

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!

Managing Account Supervisor
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).

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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field preferred. Master’s degree in a communications field desirable

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

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. 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.

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

Tuition reimbursement

Monthly Cell Phone & Wi‑Fi reimbursement

Interested? We’ve got an opportunity for you.

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