Vice President, Food & Ag

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 worldu2019s 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. Weu2019re just crazy enough to think we can impact the world u2013 and how it responds to ideas u2013 through communication. We encourage our employees to be curious, brave, inspiring, and a force for good. Letu2019s talk. Come belong at Ketchum We are looking for a Vice President to join our team Responsibilities: + Build rapport and cultivate relationships with clients through sound counsel, creative problem solving, idea generation, and flawless execution + Review our clientu2019s data and internal expertise to weave together powerful pitches + Develop relationships with journalists to connect them with information and + Drive successful media relations efforts on behalf of clients through key message development, media training, pitching compelling stories, building strong relationships with industry and national business/consumer reporters, bloggers, and influencers + Develop measurable programs that are on strategy and within budget + Manage financials, ensuring programs and projects are profitable + Analyze and report on client program metrics and shift direction as needed + Research, write, edit andpresent content to clients, including communications and marketing plans, POVs, Q&As, press materials + Draw from marketing and branding experience tosupportfully integrated campaigns for clients + Enroll and lead an integrated team of creative, media, digital, and analytics team members to exceed client objectives + Lead development of creative work with a creative team + Identify new opportunities with clients andprospective clients tobuild incremental business + Lead, manage, and motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback; identify beneficial training and development opportunities + Manage junior team members Qualifications: Weu2019re 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: + Bacheloru2019s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred. Masteru2019s degree in a communications field desirable + At least 10+ years of experience of agency and/or corporate public relations experience + Proven track record in growing business + Direct experience in building and managing teams _The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000. 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._ _#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? Weu2019ve 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.

Created: 2026-01-22