Ketchum Digital is focused on influencing the conversation about brands and issues as it works its way across the social media. From high-level planning to benchmarking to tactical development and implementation, the group serves as a consultative filter and executor when it comes to listening and engaging with the people behind digital and mobile technologies.
Were looking for a Vice President/Digital Strategy to join our ranks, an individual deeply ingrained in media culture, pull-not-push marketing and the dynamics of on- and off-line community-building. This individual will play a critical role at Ketchum, helping clients monitor and interact with enthusiast communities; playing an active role in business development; helping develop and evangelize a company-wide perspective on the use of emerging media; and building new products and services for the agency. In other words, the ideal candidate is someone who thrives on working in a highly visible, brain-bending, massively multitasking capacity at the cutting edge where communications and technology come together.
Interested candidates should apply directly via our website at www.ketchum.com.
Required Skills:
Strong personal and professional experience in emerging media content and online community engagement
Experience developing and implementing strategies and tactical programs to influence audiences across the blogosphere and through social media platforms
An understanding of integrated marketing and traditional public relations
Ability to translate trends, technologies and metrics into conversational English
Experience with client counsel and relationship management
Ability to develop strategic recommendations and program tactics for clients
Exceptional at building presentations for clients and new business opportunities
Strong project management, writing and editing skills
Focusing on a common goal, the candidate has the ability to successfully work with multiple teams with different core capabilities (i.e., design, video, PR, social media, etc.)
Qualifications:
Minimum of 9-12 years digital interactive experience
Recognized expertise in developing strategic creative solutions for Fortune 500 clients and/or issue advocacy organizations
Ability to provide clear creative conceptual direction and to motivate and inspire client, account, and creative teams
Ketchum is an equal opportunity employer--EOE/AA M/F/V/D
Ketchum and its subsidiaries do not accept resumes from independent recruiters or persons other than the applicant via Ketchum.com. Ketchum therefore does not recognize any claim for recruiting, referral or any other fees arising out of applicants engaged or hired by Ketchum or its subsidiaries with respect to resumes received via Ketchum.com in violation of this policy. By submitting a resume to Ketchum via Ketchum.com, you acknowledge that you are aware of Ketchums policy and unconditionally waive any and all recruiting, referral or any other fees based on such submission.
~Ketchum. Passion and Precision in Communication.
Read the full job description:
Vice President-Digital Strategy (Midtown)