Assistant Account Executive, Financial & Professional Services

August 21

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We are Ketchum, a global communications consultancy fueled by empathy and intelligence – progress at work for innovation, our employees and our clients since 1923.

PR • Public Relations • Communications

1001 - 5000

Description

• Respond to requests for information from clients, team members, and other agency employees with accuracy and in a professional and timely manner. • As appropriate, coordinate team and/or client meetings, including scheduling, meeting room set-up, catering, and travel. • Coordinate new business for team/agency by providing research information, preparing materials and draft/format documents, and acting as a liaison between the design department and account team. • Proofread and edit documents, consolidate team edits, and maintain records of supporting reference materials. • Act as liaison between account team and internal/external vendors and services, such as copy center, design, video production, and promotions. • Create and maintain media lists; conduct media searches/inquiries. • Prepare monthly activity reports and conference/meeting status reports for circulation to team members. • Media monitoring, summarizing and analysis. • Research and identify upcoming events that could pose challenges/opportunities for clients. • Track event attendance and publications by key influencers. • Maintain team/client files, including client/prospect mailing lists, contact sheets and relevant trade publications. • Maintain ownership of billing procedures within the team (according to the client) by maintaining billing, invoices, and job numbers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred • 1+ year of post-undergraduate experience in a public relations agency or a similar position • Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment • This is a hybrid position - must be able to come into the office three days a week

Benefits

• 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