Job Description
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
Are you a registered dietitian who understands the discipline of public relations? Join Ketchum’s Food, Agriculture and Nutrition Practice as a Senior Account Executive, working with Ketchum’s group of on-staff RDs. In this role, you’ll be working on multiple high-profile, household-name brands and commodity boards. You’ll be responsible for bringing big strategic ideas and partnerships as well as thinking through media and influencer strategy. Does this sound exciting to you?
About the Job
In this role, you will:
- Work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment, promptly updating and reviewing work
- Act as day-to-day client contact; continually fostering client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
- Play a key role in the planning and implementation of account activities, providing guidance on an ongoing basis, specifically in the area of nutrition
- Lead the execution of nutrition and wellness-related PR campaigns for consumers and health professionals
- Be a trendspotter and build relationships in the media, nutrition, and retail communities
- Distill scientific research and nutrition data and effectively develop a full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, social media content, educational materials, etc.
- Continually build on the understanding and knowledge of clients’ businesses and competitive environments and the latest in food and nutrition policy; apply this information in preparing and presenting strategically focused programs and recommendations
- Strive to develop the best communication and presentation skills possible to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and others
- Be flexible and facilitate teamwork; coordinate team resources and create opportunities for teams to take on more responsibility; fully utilize agency resources to create the “best teams” for your clients
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- 3-5 years of nutrition communications experience, at least 2 years at a public relations agency
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
- Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
- Strong science-based research skills
- Broad-based exposure and skills in proposal planning, writing and presentations, and measurement
- Demonstrated track record in building strong client relationships and delivering programs that exceeded anticipated results
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. 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
- Tuition reimbursement
- Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement
Interested? We’ve got an opportunity for you.
