Senior Manager, Connector

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 our 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.

Do you check the headlines on your newsfeed before youve had even a sip of your morning coffee Do you love working at the speed of real time to spot and influence trends before they become news Do you get an adrenaline rush from landing a killer placement or leading a national PR campaign

Golin is seeking aSenior Manager for our growing consumer tech team in Chicago. This position will help drive program execution earned media strategies and media coverage for one of the worlds biggest brands. This individual will know how to connect dots from trends in the earned media space to build smart strategies that drive impact for our clients.

We are looking for someone with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment who stays on top of culture especially when it comes to Gen Z - and views everything with an earned media lens.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the day-to-day earned media lead in program execution overseeing andparticipatingin the development of press releases pitches key messages etc.
• Contribute to and implement innovative earned media strategies that are intended to reach diverse audiences anddeliver onclientobjectivesand business goals.
• Personally build strong relationships with national media and secure coverage across top-tier outlets while also counseling junior staff on how to do the same.
• Stay ahead ofnew trends particularly with Gen Z by being relentlessly curious and in-the-know on pop culture (fashion food entertainment gaming music).
• Be an ongoing student of campaign activations in the industry anddemonstratea passion for brands that build trust with their consumers.
• Assistin connecting campaignobjectivesand tactics to develop thought-leadership narratives and media opportunities for brand executives.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple disciplines at the agency and successfully manage complexfast-movingand unexpected communications challenges.
• Working closely with internal Issues and Measurement partners to understand campaign risks reactivestrategiesand key performance metrics.
• Work together with agency partners tointegrate onprograms and connect dots.
• Have the ability toturn a few pieces of data or trends into actionable insights to influence creative ideas campaignmessagingand contribute to a media strategy.
• Be a team player and active contributor to the agencys culture and values.

Growth Opportunities:

• Direct access to a large team of seasoned and talented professionals who will not only help improve your work butestablisha path for you to grow within Golin long term.
• Ability to work and learn cross-functionally within a large diverse account with many different workstreams.
• Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hone and execute best-in-class media and client relations for one of the worlds biggest brands.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferably in PRCommunicationsor journalism with 5 years of related experience QSR or food experience a plus!
• Understanding ofearned media strategies and experience creating earned media plans.
• Deep relationshipswith media preferably in the consumer/lifestyle space.
• Superior writing and editing skillsthatcommunicate creatively and in an engaging manner.
• Ability and desire to work independently and confidently but as part of a team.
• An eye for details with an ability to focus on the larger picture and connect dots.
• Experience providing sound counseland becomfortable providing editorial and response recommendations to clients.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internalpan agencyandclient teamsat all levels.

Salary Range: $70000 USD - $130000 USD

Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon among other factors: a candidates skills qualifications and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

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