Senior Vice President, Earned Media
Company: Ketchum U.S.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Senior Vice President to
join our award-winning agency in providing strategic earned media
counsel while crafting some of the most creative and compelling
storylines across our corporate portfolio. We are primarily looking
for a candidate who can work with business and ‘corpsumer’ media
and has an understanding of the current media landscape and what it
takes to tell a company’s story today. . This person isn't afraid
to think outside-the box and will have deeply rooted media
connections across tier one outlets. Responsibilities: Client
Management Responsibilities: · Serve as senior counsel to
designated clients and account teams · Develop a consultative
relationship between team members, account teams and key client
contacts to include regular and proactive one-on-one interactions,
and direct correspondence with teams and clients · Ability to
quickly synthesize what it takes to make a story mediable and in a
fast changing landscape · Have an established network of
relationships and contacts across the corporate and business
landscapeSecure placements in tier one outlets across print,
online, broadcast and new media formats · Willingness to travel for
client media engagements Leadership: · Play a leadership role on
the media specialty team, helping to shape the agency perspective
on media relations and strategy as an agency media expert. · Play a
leadership role with the Earned Media Team both in the office and
virtually to reinforce the values of our team · Internally and
externally increase visibility for best practices, trends,
developments in media relations · Willingness to manage team
members and to mentor staff across teams · Nurture and foster media
relationships and proactively share feedback and insights with
clients and teams. · Responsible for managing feedback,
expectations and results for projects with assigned practices, and
for continuing to evolve and establish feedback standards Business
Development: · Seek incremental business opportunities with
existing account teams/clients · Function as a key player in
pursuing new business opportunities and in leading the media
strategy portion of the proposal and presentation processes.
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: · BS/BA degree in marketing, media, communications,
business or related field and a minimum of twelve years of combined
public relations, marketing communications, or media experience. ·
Demonstrated success in senior level media relations including a
strategic understanding of all channels (including social media,
video, and content partnerships) in relation to media mix. Ability
to quickly become knowledgeable of Ketchum’s proprietary tools and
apply those tools and technology to client work. · Ability to share
media related insights and trends with teams and clients in order
to mobilize, develop and motivate. · Strong quantitative and
analytical abilities. · Proven ability to make a professional and
positive impression with senior management within client
organizations. · Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines
and keep manager and team effectively updated on task progress. ·
Excellent verbal, written, project management and presentation
skills. T he salary range for this position is $180,000 to
$220,000. This position may be bonus eligible depending on
individual employee performance and Ketchum business performance.
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. e. 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.
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