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Ketchum 2025 Ketchum Summer Fellowship in New York, New York
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 world’s 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. We’re just crazy enough to think we can impact the world – and how it responds to ideas – through communication.
We encourage our employees to be curious, brave, inspiring, and a force for good. Let’s talk. Come belong at Ketchum!
Overview:
Are you ready to kick start your career?
We are looking for * talent to join us for our summer Internship program called The Fellowship* . Fellows will be hired across our offices in North America and work hand in hand with account teams to learn the business, serve clients and develop their integrated communications skills.
You would bring strong writing skills, creative thinking abilities, awareness (and perhaps obsession) with current trends, impeccable multitasking abilities, social media savviness and a strong work ethic. You should also be eager to learn and willing to go above and beyond. You'll be an integral part of one of our practice areas contributing to your team's efforts on your very first day!
Our teams seeking Fellows include, but are not limited to: Food, Ag & Ingredient, Auto, Energy & Manufacturing, Purpose, Health, Sports, Retail, Technology, Analytics (Research) and Digital. Learn more about our teams here (https://www.ketchum.com/industries-specialties/) .
About the Job:
Attend client and team meetings
Participate in internal meetings and agency events
Write client and/or team materials
Assist with research for new business opportunities and client presentations
Participate in brainstorms
Assist with event coordination
Develop and maintain media lists
Monitor and track media and write media updates
Draft pitch material with the potential of pitching media
Conduct research, including competitive analysis and influencers for potential client partnerships
Qualifications:
We’re looking for skills that can come from a combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background are encouraged. Typical qualifications include:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills including the ability and willingness to work on a variety of projects
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline environment
Enthusiasm and flexibility
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Powerpoint, Word, Excel)
Strong computer skills
Exceptional work ethic, proactive, detail oriented, and strong interpersonal skills
Must be available for the entire length of the program without interruption Monday, June 9 th * until Friday, August 8* th
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? We’ve 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.