About Kellen

Kellen stands as a global leader in providing management and services to professional and trade organizations. We empower Board leaders by offering operational frameworks and strategic guidance to better serve their organization's mission and vision.  

As a dedicated professional services company, we offer solutions to organizations, such as association management, public affairs, marketing, meeting management, education, and strategic communication. Leveraging our expertise across diverse industries including healthcare, food and beverage, buildings and materials, and technology, as well as our global perspective with a presence in North America and Europe, we collaborate with over 100 organizations to help achieve their goals.  

Understanding the importance of a strong and effective Board of Directors, we offer customized management solutions that address the unique needs of each organization we partner with. 

Position Summary

The Account Executive, Content & Editorial leads client communications and content initiatives within Kellen’s Marketing, Membership & Strategic Partnerships (MMS) department. Reporting to the Director of Content & Editorial, the AE drives multi-platform content strategies, manages client relationships, and oversees projects from concept to execution.

Essential Functions

• Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of newsletters, magazines, blogs, and social content.
• Manage content programs aligned with client goals (e.g., membership growth, engagement, retention).
• Oversee the production and distribution of print and digital publications, working closely with printers, mail houses, and other vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Conduct market research to inform content strategies and uncover new opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce consistent, high-impact content.
• Write, edit, and proofread marketing materials, adhering to AP Style guidelines.
• Analyze content performance using tools like Google Analytics and create actionable reports.
• Manage content budgets and ensure projects meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary client contact for content initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Project management experience with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in email marketing platforms (e.g., Informz, MailChimp) and social media management tools.
• Experience with SEO, Google Analytics, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of design and content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, or communications.
• Minimum of two years of experience in content marketing, editorial, or association management.
• AMC experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

This job operates in a hybrid office environment with one day weekly in-office requirement. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• This position requires frequent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Kellen EEO Statement

Kellen does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of Kellen to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.