Ketchum U.S.
Vice President, Group Manager, Corporate Reputation
Ketchum U.S., Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
About Ketchum
As a global communications consultancy with 100 years of experience, Ketchum blends creative and analytical expertise to help our clients connect with their audiences. We welcome perspectives from every background and work with leading brands, emerging start‑ups, and everything in between. Our award‑winning campaigns demonstrate the impact we can create through thoughtful communication. Position Overview
Vice President, Group Manager, Corporate Reputation Responsibilities
Serve as agency lead on accounts with corporate reputation needs. Grow strong relationships with senior clients and become a trusted advisor by solving problems, offering meaningful counsel, and delivering valuable insights. Oversee corporate issues and crisis programming for clients, including building issues‑management and scenario plans, developing and facilitating crisis simulations, and supporting real‑time crisis management when issues emerge. Draft messaging and materials for clients, such as statements, talking points, press releases, etc. Deliver strategic, engaging, and persuasive memos and presentations to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues, and others. Design and implement strategic programs and solutions, anticipating and alerting teams and clients to potential reputational risks. Use metrics and analytics to build a business case, provide insight, and counsel to clients. Identify and grow organic business opportunities and present concepts and programs for new business pitches. Guide both traditional, social, and digital media to clients, understanding the nuances of each. Work in a fast‑paced environment, meeting deadlines while managing multiple projects and teams; foster respect and collaboration within the team and/or agency partners. Manage and support the team toward excellence in programming; develop and lead the people development of team members. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field preferred. 10+ years of experience in a public relations agency or a similar senior position. Excellent strategic communications, thinking, and writing skills. Deep understanding of social media platforms, digital tools, and SEO is a plus. Salary & Benefits
Salary range: $155,000 – $185,000. Bonus may be available depending on performance and business results. Ketchum offers a comprehensive benefits program effective within 30 days of hire. Hybrid Workplace: Three days a week in the office. Robust benefits program. Paid maternity/paternity leave. Family forming benefits. Employee recognition program. Generous paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule. Development opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth. Monthly cell phone & Wi‑Fi reimbursement. EEO Statement
As set forth in Ketchum U.S.'s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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As a global communications consultancy with 100 years of experience, Ketchum blends creative and analytical expertise to help our clients connect with their audiences. We welcome perspectives from every background and work with leading brands, emerging start‑ups, and everything in between. Our award‑winning campaigns demonstrate the impact we can create through thoughtful communication. Position Overview
Vice President, Group Manager, Corporate Reputation Responsibilities
Serve as agency lead on accounts with corporate reputation needs. Grow strong relationships with senior clients and become a trusted advisor by solving problems, offering meaningful counsel, and delivering valuable insights. Oversee corporate issues and crisis programming for clients, including building issues‑management and scenario plans, developing and facilitating crisis simulations, and supporting real‑time crisis management when issues emerge. Draft messaging and materials for clients, such as statements, talking points, press releases, etc. Deliver strategic, engaging, and persuasive memos and presentations to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues, and others. Design and implement strategic programs and solutions, anticipating and alerting teams and clients to potential reputational risks. Use metrics and analytics to build a business case, provide insight, and counsel to clients. Identify and grow organic business opportunities and present concepts and programs for new business pitches. Guide both traditional, social, and digital media to clients, understanding the nuances of each. Work in a fast‑paced environment, meeting deadlines while managing multiple projects and teams; foster respect and collaboration within the team and/or agency partners. Manage and support the team toward excellence in programming; develop and lead the people development of team members. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field preferred. 10+ years of experience in a public relations agency or a similar senior position. Excellent strategic communications, thinking, and writing skills. Deep understanding of social media platforms, digital tools, and SEO is a plus. Salary & Benefits
Salary range: $155,000 – $185,000. Bonus may be available depending on performance and business results. Ketchum offers a comprehensive benefits program effective within 30 days of hire. Hybrid Workplace: Three days a week in the office. Robust benefits program. Paid maternity/paternity leave. Family forming benefits. Employee recognition program. Generous paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and extended holiday schedule. Development opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth. Monthly cell phone & Wi‑Fi reimbursement. EEO Statement
As set forth in Ketchum U.S.'s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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