Assistant Account Executive, Influence

Job Description

Ketchum, a global communications consultancy, is seeking an Assistant Account Executive to join their Influencer team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enter the digital influencer world within a fast-growing company. The ideal candidate will be a digitally savvy, self-motivated, and culturally aware team player with a passion for social media influencers.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. They are a collection of communications specialists, content creators, creatives, researchers, data analysts, media pros, digital strategists, issues and crisis counselors, and tech nerds.Responsibilities:

• Ideation and brainstorming of Influencers for specific Client campaigns
• Aggregate submissions of Influencer personalities from various agencies
• Input all campaign details into the accounting/tracker system
• Execute partnerships with influencers
• Manage content review process
• Manage a database of influencer research and personalities
• Ensure recaps are developed for all influencer campaigns and programs
• Stay apprised of new capabilities on social media platforms
• Follow social media influencer personalities
• Help support the logistics to Talent/Influencers
• Creation of POs, collecting influencer paperwork, overseeing payments processed
• Participation in weekly team conference calls
• Influencer travel and coordination if required
• Maintaining team influencer rosters and databases
• Sharing influencer proactive opportunities for brand partnerships
• Coordinating meetings with influencer reps and influencers directly
• Staying abreast of Influencer industry trends and sharing with the team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred
• One to two years of experience in a public relations agency or a similar position
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment

What Ketchum Offers:

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement