Account Executive, Automotive

Ketchum • Los Angeles, CA • 20h ago

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 to add an Account Executive to our dynamic automotive team.

This is a tremendous opportunity to work on high-profile accounts, where your work directly impacts our clients' work and helps achieve great results. Experience with thought leadership, event planning, and product PR is required. Ideal candidates will possess well-rounded PR credentials, combined with expertise in automotive, transportation, and mobility, as well as familiarity with the media that cover these spaces. Ketchum is committed to developing talent, and we've created a culture where our people are energized to deliver highly creative, media-savvy, and results-oriented work for clients.

About the Job:

Strong written and oral communication skills

Drafting materials: press releases, pitches, message documents, etc. Work with the creative team to develop graphic materials and other visual programs and assets for programs

Media Relations

Managing and building media lists, building and maintaining relationships with journalists and securing media coverage

Strategic Thinking

Development of planning documents, story angles, and POVs (in coordination with MAS and VP on team) - be able to present findings and feedback directly to the client.

Reporting and research

Ongoing media monitoring and news updates - daily and on a program basis. Flagging story opportunities to the team and the client. Liaison with the analytics team to develop detailed metrics reports and recaps.

Client Relations

Client-facing role. Attend weekly meetings with the client and participate in discussions, creative thinking, planning, and execution. On-site presence at programs including drive events, auto shows, and other industry events.

Experience with researching potential talent partners for the brand

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred

Two to three years of experience in a public relations agency or a similar position; transportation/automotive experience highly desirable; experience in multicultural marketing a plus

Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and manage priorities

Ability to work in a multi-faceted, fast-paced environment

Experience working in media with an existing set of relationships

Enthusiastic about automotive, transportation, and mobility with a high degree of personal interest in these categories

The salary range for this position is $62,500 - $68,000. 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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