Assistant Account Executive, Influence

$50,000 - $58,000/Yr

Ketchum - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Assistant Account Executive at Ketchum is an entry-level position focused on influencer marketing and program management. This role involves collaborating with teams to develop and execute influencer marketing strategies for major brands, managing contracts, and supporting the logistics of influencer partnerships. The ideal candidate will be digitally savvy, resourceful, and enthusiastic about social media trends, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams to create compelling influencer marketing programs on behalf of major brands.
• Ideate and brainstorm potential influencers for specific client campaigns.
• Aggregate submissions for influencer personalities from various agencies and present them to clients.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating influencer contracts with oversight.
• Execute partnerships with influencers from program concepting through to campaign completion, including selecting influencers and reviewing content.
• Be proficient in influencer tools and stay updated on reporting needs.
• Support logistics for influencers for specific campaigns or programs.
• Conduct ongoing research to support the team.
• Create purchase orders, collect influencer paperwork, and oversee payment processing.
• Draft contracts and coordinate influencer travel if required.
• Monitor industry news and trends in influencer marketing and report updates to the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Entry-level position with 1 year of experience in an agency or similar role.
• Knowledge of various social media tools and programs.
• Excellent writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of social media metrics and analytics.
• Attention to detail and thorough follow-up.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with influencer marketing tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with budgeting and billing procedures.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching