Executive Creative Director

We are looking for an Executive Creative Director

Responsibilities 

• Oversee our NA creative and productions teams, as Ketchum’s de facto Head of Creative
• Build impactful, award-winning campaigns that deliver on client comms and business objectives
• Take a seat at the leadership table in managing the function – including everything from vision-building to department budget oversight
• Anticipate the future needs of a modern creative comms, and provide POVs to leadership
• Inspire our teams to go further and to raise the level of insight-led creative; inspire our clients to approve workA that matters
• Team up with our New Business squad to deliver client-winning ideas inside the pitch room
• Collaborate with our most senior-level clients as a trusted consultant
• Lead in the development and professional growth of teams as well as identify/recruit game-changing new talent
• Partner with analytics and strategy teams to bring insight-led ideas to life
• Drive internal efforts to teach, train and advise in creative best practices
• Effectively budget new scopes of work and manage staff utilization to meet targets
• Evangelize our cause through industry thought leadership, whether through published work or opportunities or speaking opportunities
• Contribute to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where every employee feels a sense of belonging

Qualifications

We’re 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:

• Strong portfolio of award-winning creative work
• Proven record of growing existing business and winning new business
• Experience leading and inspiring a team of creatives and producers
• Track record of collaborating with senior-level clients 
• Ability to drive ideas and actions around vision to make it a reality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• BS/BA degree in marketing, media, communications, business or related field and a minimum of twelve years of combined public relations, marketing communications, or media experience. 

The salary range for this position is $225,000+. 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.