Senior Account Executive, Sports Job at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc in Chicago

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:

Ketchum is looking for a Senior Account Executive to join their Sports team!

In this role, you will be part of a close-knit group of sports-obsessed professionals who operate within one of the largest and most awarded global communications consultancies!

You will help conceive and execute sports-related PR programming across a range of sports properties and events including the NFL, MLB, NBA, Olympic Games, Esports, Racing, FIFA World Cup, and NCAA. Ultimately, your job is to help sports leagues and brands tell great stories that fans and media will care about!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain regular contact with clients; proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs.
• Play a key role in the planning and implementation of account activities including media relations, influencer engagement, and event execution.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively develop a full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc.
• Conduct media outreach surrounding events and spokespeople.
• Initiate implementation and logistical management of media events, press conferences/briefings, media tours, etc.
• Ability to learn, understand, and adapt information for working with different sports leagues -- from Esports to the Olympics -- and apply that knowledge across various client businesses including brand PR, corporate sponsorship, etc.
• Build understanding and knowledge of the clients’ businesses and their competitive environments.
• Monitor media for all relevant sports and sports business trends; report to teams with insights for clients.
• Participate in program presentations to clients or new business presentations.
• Have an understanding of client service financial processes and learn the “business of the business” as part of an agency environment.
• Candidates should also be comfortable and familiar with working with athlete/celebrity spokespersons.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in public relations.
• Experience working on teams to execute sports-related PR programming across a range of sport properties and events or experience working on big brands.
• Proficient in both traditional and social media from a strategic and tactical perspective, as well as enthusiasm for client service and account management.
• Sports marketing experience is a plus, but not a must.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• A strong work ethic and team-first mindset.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. 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.
• Monthly Cell Phone & Wi-Fi reimbursement.

Interested? We’ve got an opportunity for you.

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