Senior Manager (Account Supervisor)

Senior Manager, Catalyst

Please note: This a hybrid role located in Chicago, IL.You will have an opportunity to collaborate in-person two to three days a week at our Chicago office while maintaining flexibility for remote work.

Golin has been on a serious winning streak-named PRWeek's Best Place to Work, Provoke Media's Global Agency of the Year, PRWeek's Large Agency of the Year, and the proud recipient of two Grand Prix at Cannes.

We're after someone whose fingerprints are on the cultural moments that mattered-who doesn't just follow culture, but shapes it!

If you've spotted a trend early, jumped on a movement before it hit the mainstream, or helped a brand show up in a meaningful, earned way, we want to hear about it. You bring the receipts, the instincts, and the drive to make ideas happen in real time.

This role requires someone who understands what it means to EARNattention-and has the intuitive know-how to lead strategy and execution of high-profile consumer PR campaigns for one of the most recognized QSR brands in the world.

What You'll Do:

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  Collaborate with senior leadership and media specialists to craft earned media-first programs within holistic communications strategies

  
  
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  Research media contacts, monitor competitor activity, and track coverage

  
  
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  Define and track KPIs for earned and influencer media efforts

  
  
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  Contribute to insights and analytics tied to business goals, including media monitoring and measurement

  
  
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  Lead the development of integrated strategic communications plans

  
  
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  Partner with IAT agencies to ensure alignment and integration across campaigns

  
  
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  Gain a deep understanding of our client's business, audience, and competitive landscape

  
  
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  Design and execute mid- to large-scale activations, events, and PR programs

  
  
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  Lead implementation with excellence, managing internal teams and client communications

  
  
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  Stay sharp on relevant cultural and industry events

  
  
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  Build trust across internal and external stakeholders

  
  
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  Pitch, win, and execute award-winning work with a top-tier team

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of PR agency or professional communications experience

  
  
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  Deep knowledge of traditional media, digital, and event marketing strategies

  
  
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  Experience integrating earned, owned, and paid media efforts-and using analytics to inform decisions

  
  
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  Strong interpersonal and client service skills

  
  
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  Highly motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively

  
  
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  Detail-oriented with a strong grasp of strategic vision

  
  
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  Confidently provide editorial guidance and response recommendations to clients

  
  
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  Effective communicator across internal and client teams at all levels

  
  
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  Proven ability to help brands show up in culture-your work leaves a mark

  
  
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  Tapped into what's happening now-you spot trends, read platforms, and know when to jump in

  
  
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  A track record of turning cultural insight into breakthrough stories that connect

  
  
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  You bring the energy, instincts, and urgency to make real-time moments matter

  
  

About Us:

Golin is a global 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. Golin's 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.

Golin is a progressive public relations agency designed to reach a profoundly diverse market. Inclusion is a core value forGolin,and we are focused on establishing a culture that is intentionally inclusive, potently diverse, and uncompromisingly equitable.

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 integrated team model.

We tend to Go All In, in everything we do. We're especially committed to going all in for our people, with a comprehensive benefits and time off program. Our culture is built around happy people who are the best at what we do!

Salary Range: $70,000 - $130,000

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 candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

Any request to schedule an interview and any legitimate offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of Golin. We will never require an applicant to provide sensitive, personally identifiable information in order to conduct an interview.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.