What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Media Specialist position at Ketchum Inc.?
Overview
We are looking for an Associate Media Specialist with a passion for media relations and project management to join our award-winning agency as a key member of our Earned Media Specialty Group (EMSG).
About the Job
This person will thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage the core facets of the EMSG, working closely with the leadership of the Group and the agency to support client programs including media training. This person will also be a member of teams responsible for developing and executing proactive earned media strategies to garner media coverage.
- Responsible for day-to-day contact with EMSG leadership and account teams to manage programs.
- Responsible for all aspects of project management around EMSG programs including media training.
- Deliver high quality written and presentation content including media training proposals and presentations, media releases, fact sheets, pitch notes, pitch emails, client correspondence and reports characterizing results.
- Contribute to select client program implementation including special events, media events, desk-side briefings, and other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate high proficiency with agency tools (e.g., Cision, Muck Rack) and Microsoft Office.
- Play a leadership role on the media specialty team and help further expand Ketchum’s earned media services.
- Actively share knowledge, resources, experience, etc. with the media team and account teams.
- Proven ability to engage with a variety of media to garner positive coverage.
Qualifications
We’re looking for required skills, and they can come from any combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background are encouraged. Typical qualifications include:
- BS/BA degree in marketing, media, communications, business or related field preferred but not necessary.
- At least 4 years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience.
- Demonstrated success in media relations including a strategic understanding of all channels (including social media, video, and content partnerships) in relation to media mix.
- Ability to quickly become knowledgeable of Ketchum’s proprietary tools and apply those tools and technology to client work.
- Ability to share media related insights and trends with teams and clients in order to mobilize, develop and motivate.
- Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.
- Proven ability to make a professional and positive impression with senior management within client organizations.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and keep manager and team effectively updated on task progress.
- Excellent verbal, written, project management and presentation skills.
- Strong skills in presentation creation, graphic design and light video editing skills preferred.
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
Interested? We’ve got an opportunity for you.
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