• Show – and continue to grow – a deep understanding of the technology industry and competitive environment; leverage this information in preparing and presenting focused programs and recommendations to clients and prospects
• Demonstrate a keen appreciation for the earned media landscape and how it’s changing the craft of communications
• Serve as senior agency contact to a cornerstone account; lead and direct all strategic and programmatic efforts to ensure client satisfaction; bring a value-added approach to all issues and projects
• Grow and maintain relationships with senior clients to engender long term agency loyalty
• Generate incremental business opportunities with existing client base; encourage and train account teams on doing the same
• Function as key player in pursuing new business opportunities and in leading the proposal and presentation processes
• Lead your account team to deliver exceptional quality of service, and be accountable for your team’s career growth
• Help grow the wider technology sector as a member of the Technology Leadership Team, fostering talent and creating an inclusive culture that represents Ketchum’s values
• Act as a responsible steward of clients’ budgets and Ketchum’s financials by accurate and timely accounting processes and managing utilization, in partnership with the finance and HR teams
• Stay on top of PR trends in the industry; bring them to the attention of clients and associates, as appropriate

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing or a related field preferred
• A minimum of ten years of agency and/or corporate/technology public relations experience-(expertise in "corporate" reputation management, message development, media strategy, strategic communications and global/international experience is a plus)
• Must have demonstrated skills and success in building, owning and driving programs. Previous/current experience as the direct client contact and building plans.
• Broad-based exposure to all skill areas, including proposal planning, writing and presentations, media relations, and consultative selling.
• Proven track record in growing business.
• Direct experience in building and managing teams comprised of professional and non-exempt personnel

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

• Workplace flexibility: work where you work best
• 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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The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $165,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance. 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.