Senior Associate, Catalyst

Golin is a global award-winning public relations agency that helps companies create change that matters. Together we discover powerful human truths that bind us create with bravery and collaborate inclusively and obsessively. Golins 1700 global employees operate across 50 offices worldwide allowing us to provide our clients with comprehensive solutions for multi-market regional and global communications programs.

Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. Were even promising to become the first fully AI-integrated agency. We are committed to upskilling our workforce democratizing access to tools and integrating AI into our daily work to maximize the value we deliver to our clients.

Our expertise ranges from brand-building and cutting-edge digital content to corporate reputation healthcare advocacy and measurement. Golin aligns earned-first data-driven creative with the customer journey through collaborative G4 Model to deliver maximum impact for clients. Our roster includes many of the largest CPG retail food healthcare technology and consumer service companies in the world.

Golin Chicago is hiring a Senior Associate Catalyst to help drive award-winning work for major national brands

Were looking for a detail-oriented strategic thinker who thrives on bringing big campaigns to life. Your job: support the execution of integrated campaigns while partnering across creative planning and media teams to make magic happen.

Our ideal candidate is organized proactive collaborative and ready to grow. You understand how to turn strategy into action youre not intimidated by ambitious timelines and you know that great work happens when teams work seamlessly together. You operate with urgency and anticipate next steps and manage up to leadership.

Youre comfortable juggling campaign timelines client presentations media tracking and team coordination all while keeping your eye on the big picture. You love the satisfaction of seeing a well-executed plan come together and youre ready to learn from experienced leaders on high-performing teams.

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What Youll Do

• Support Catalyst directors and teams across two major client accountsa leading wireless brand portfolio and an iconic automotive aftermarket brand
• Partner closely with media team associates to bring campaigns to life across both accounts
• Develop campaign workbacks and timelines that keep complex multi-workstream projects on track
• Prepare for client meetings by creating agendas capturing recaps and ensuring seamless communication
• Support 3-4 major integrated campaigns annuallyfrom announcement to executionworking alongside creative planning and account teams
• Track media performance and compile reporting that tells the story of campaign impact
• Help manage the operational rhythm of multiple teams keeping everyone organized and moving forward
• Partner across broader account teams on high-volume coverage needs and fast-moving opportunities
• Grow your skills in financial planning project management and sophisticated media strategy across diverse industry verticals

What You Have

• 3 years of experience in PR communications or integrated marketing
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to develop timelines and keep teams on track
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You can distill complex information into clear client updates write compelling recaps and present confidently in meetings
• Resourceful problem-solver. You can start work with incomplete information ask clarifying questions and adjust as priorities shift
• Client management experienceyou know how to prepare for meetings anticipate needs and build trust
• Background working at an agency where collaboration across disciplines is the norm
• Team player mentality with a strong work ethic and genuine willingness to learn
• Comfort working in fast-paced high-volume environments with multiple stakeholders
• Not afraid to ask questions try new things and roll up your sleeves
• Bones: tech telecom automative or retail industry experience

Why This Role

This is your chance to work on award-winning campaigns for major national brands in a collaborative supportive environment thats designed to help you grow. Youll gain exposure to sophisticated media strategy campaign execution and the business operations side of account managementbuilding skills that create clear paths to leadership roles. Youll work across two dynamic accounts gaining diverse industry experience while partnering with talented teams committed to pushing strategic thinking and delivering high-impact work.

If youre ready to support big ideas learn from great leaders and build your career at one of the industrys most respected agencies we want to hear from you.

Salary Range:$50000 USD - $70000 USD

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