Senior Account Executive, Influencer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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!
We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our Influencer team!
This is an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door of a fast-growing and innovative company as well as explore the ever-evolving digital influencer world. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is extremely hard- working and responsible; someone who is digitally savvy, self-motivated, resourceful, culturally aware, and shows enthusiasm for the business. They are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about social media influencers from YouTube stars to Instafamous cats to tweens with millions of followers on TikTok.
About The Job
Responsible for the ideation and brainstorming of Influencers for specific Client campaignsResponsible for outreach to various agencies for influencer submissions, and presenting to Clients in an impactful wayWork closely with junior staff on building compelling influencer recommendations and strategies, for presenting to clientsDraft and negotiate contracts for influencer program; work closely with account and internal legal counterparts on appropriate reviewsInput all campaign details into accounting/tracker system; work closely with junior staff to ensure tracking of all deliverablesAct as point-of-contact with internal colleagues to ensure seamless execution of influencer deliverablesExecute partnerships with influencers from post contract phase through campaign completionEnsure management of all deliverables fulfilled, including managing content reviews and feedbackManage database of influencer research and personalities.Stay apprised of new capabilities that are announced on existing social media platforms, as well as new emerging social media platforms that are gaining popularityHelp support the logistics (travel, shipping product, etc.) to Talent/Influencers for a specific Campaign or Program
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 Three to five years of experience in public relations agency or similar positionKnowledge of various social media tools and programs; monitors and reads online/ news and blogs daily and engages in influencer content on IG and TikTokAbility to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environmentKnowledge of influencer platforms eg. CreatorIQ or TrackerHealth and Wellness experience preferred
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.
What We Offer
Hybrid Workplace: Three days a week in the officeRobust benefits program, effective within 30 days of hirePaid maternity/paternity leaveFamily Forming BenefitsEmployee Recognition ProgramGenerous paid time off includes vacation, wellness, and extended holiday scheduleVarious development opportunities to enhance personal and professional lifeTuition reimbursementMonthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement
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