Managing Account Supervisor at Ketchum in Chicago, IL

About the Job

The ideal candidate would have experience in strategy and planning, internal and external communications counsel, media relations, message development and excellent writing skills. We are looking for someone who has experience working across multiple geographies, communicating with diverse audiences and connecting ideas, actions and messages across different streams of work.

This is a critical role on one of the agency’s fastest-growing accounts. In a fast-moving, collaborative consultancy culture, we are seeking individuals who are empathetic to the experience of others in this world, who value curiosity and learning, who give bold counsel, who strive to be a force for good and who consider themselves one of the best in the business.

Qualifications

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. Master’s degree in a communications field desirable
• 7+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience, three years basic supervisory experience

About Ketchum

As a global communications consultancy with 90 plus 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!

What we offer

• Robust benefits program
• Generous time off policies
• Retirement program with company match
• Workplace flexibility
• Business casual dress code
• Workplace and off-site social gatherings
• Yoga @ work
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Transit benefits