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Ketchum Senior Account Executive, Financial in Atlanta, Georgia
Responsibilities:
- Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
- Act as day-to-day client contact; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
- Play key role in planning and implementation of account activities including special events, media events, media relations, social media, desk-side briefings, program implementation, etc.
- Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc.
- Develop and monitor program plans and budgets for profitability; report status to client and agency management on a regular basis
- Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients' business and competitive environments; apply this information in preparing and presenting strategically focused programs and recommendations.
- Develop an understanding of research methods, coordinate internal and external resources
- Be flexible and facilitate teamwork within account team; coordinate team resources and create opportunities for junior staff 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:
- Bachelors 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 position
- Financial services or professional services experience a plus
- Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
- Professional services experience a plus