Vice President of Strategic & Creative Planning

• Partner with account leads to develop programs for current clients and win new clients applying research, insight and strategic rigor to creative concept development
• Work collaboratively with Ketchum Analytics to develop true insights that drive creative programming
• Develop creative briefs for ideation sessions; lead creative ideation and brainstorm sessions for client opportunities; develop/vet ideas generated in brainstorm sessions
• Originate, source and write concepts)
• Be a creative leader, who owns the planning process from table read to presentation.
• Act as a catalyst to generate and embrace diversity of ideas and thinking across the team/client network
• Welcome debate and encourage constructive criticism. Communicate clear, progressive direction.
• Contribute to the development of engaged and dynamic teams. Foster respect and collaboration within the team and/or agency partners. Identify issues within the team and drive to resolution.
• Act as brand and talent ambassador internally and externally, participate in development of special practice areas.
• Work closely with Ketchum’s Health & Wellness leaders as a key team member, helping to build that practice and invigorate client growth.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with multiple clients, agency partners and internal stakeholders
• Work with account team to identify growth opportunities with client

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field a plus
• At least 8+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience
• Proven track record in growing business through insight-led strategy and concept development
• Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills required to lead a room of people and diverse teams to align around a clear and singular point of view
• Agency experience required (Advertising, PR, Digital, Marketing Communications)
• Proven experience in working with clients at the brand manager and CMO and other C-Suite levels
• Ability to lead and drive to the best client solutions through ambiguity, being adaptable to changing priorities
• Experience in analyzing research
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple client priorities and assignments.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit with vision and leadership to enact change
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills; captivating presenter, storyteller and great listener; strong negotiating, persuasion and diplomacy skills
• Desire to bring your whole self to work with a fun and supportive team across the country. #LI-ML IND13

As a global communications consultancy with 90 plus 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!

What we offer

• Robust benefits program
• Generous time off policies
• Retirement program with company match
• Workplace flexibility
• Business casual dress code
• Workplace and off-site social gatherings
• Yoga @ work
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Transit benefits

Interested? We’ve got an opportunity for you.