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Managing Account Supervisor, Heath Media

Arlington, Virginia, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; New York, New York, United Sta Full Time

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:  

Do you have a passion for healthcare? Are you comfortable counseling C-suite executives regarding key business imperatives?  Are you driven by seeing your story in print?  

Our media specialty team is seeking a Managing Account Supervisor, Health Media, to help with ongoing media support for our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, yet hands-on media relations professional with strong media contacts, specifically within healthcare. The ideal candidate will have experience developing strong top-tier media contacts or working in a newsroom, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, and is excited by the possibilities of a growing team supporting major brands and important work in healthcare.   

 
Responsibilities:  

Identify and propel relevant stories and be a talented individual with a proven track record of media placements and a team player who can drive successful media relations strategy and results.  This exciting position is part of our rapidly expanding health media function, working with integrated communications teams to drive media results for brands across health.  

  • Work with brands across the healthcare sector to develop and execute media strategy that breaks through today’s news cycles. 
  • Outreach to media on behalf of clients and foster meaningful relationships that lead to coverage results     
  • Counsel clients and C-suite executives on strategy and tactics, and coach them for success in media engagement 
  • Grow the health media function with incremental growth, new business opportunities, and team 

 
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  
  • 7+ years of  public relations or journalism experience, ideally in the healthcare sector 
  • Demonstrated success in senior-level media relations strategy planning 
  • Must have strong media relationships across healthcare or wellness 
  • Ability to be a strong manager, team builder, and leader 
  • Possess superior verbal and written communication skills as well as strong presentation skills 
  • Self-motivated and dedicated to personal and professional growth as well as team growth  

 

 

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.