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**About Ketchum** As a global communications consultancy with 100 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! **Overview:** We are looking for a **Managing Account Supervisor to join our sports specialty team.** This individual will have experience leading and growing businesses, has strong media relationships, and enjoys working across multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, this hire loves sports and is a great teammate. **Responsibilities:** **Client Manager** + Serves as the day-to-day manager for Ketchum Sports programs, responsible for building trust and becoming a valuable resource to your client(s) by understanding their goals and objectives + Provides strategic guidance to clients on an ongoing basis; is very comfortable and confident in giving informed opinions + Represent the PR/communications interests of clients within multi-agency, mixed marketing campaigns + Knows how to manage a team and taps agency resources as needed to deliver great value to clients + Responsible for client budget allocation and management and team billability + Can troubleshoot issues efficiently and effectively. Always offer a solution to a problem first **Earned Media Driver:** + Understands earned media and can provide counsel, write clear media strategies, and secure earned media placements + Has real earned media relationships across sports, lifestyle, business and consumer press + Stays current on sports, sports business, and gaming trends to create pitch angles or provide counsel in real-time **Great Teammate** + Incredible attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines + Is a strong, clear, concise writer + Creates a positive and safe environment for all client and colleague teams + Understands when to ask for help and proactive seeks it + Motivates, coaches and grows junior team members and enjoys sharing praise + Can "sell" with confidence - either in pitches to media, new programs to clients, or great ideas to whoever will listen! + Understands the "business" of the agency and works to grow incremental budget and/or participate in new business opportunities **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: + Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred. Master's degree in a communications field is desirable + 7+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience, three years basic supervisory experience + Demonstrated track record in building strong client relationships and delivering programs that exceeded anticipated results + Consumer healthcare/pharma background a plus _The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. 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._ _\#LI-Hybrid_ **What We Offer** + 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 Interested? We've got an opportunity for you. Ketchum is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws.

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