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. 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.

Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin, we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. We’re 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.

Director, Strategic Planning

Golin is looking for a strategist who gets creators and gets culture.

You understand that creators don't just make content. They build worlds, establish identities, and push the boundaries of what tools can do. You know the difference between someone who uses creative software and someone who lives inside it. And you know how to turn that understanding into strategy that actually resonates.

This role sits at the center of one of the most dynamic spaces in culture right now: the creator economy. You'll help shape how a brand that powers human creativity shows up in a world where everyone has something to make and AI trying to help make it with them.

You'll report to a Head of Planning and work across creative, social, media, analytics, and account teams. You're not just writing briefs. You're building the strategic foundation for work that celebrates what it means to create.

What You Bring

• 7–10 years of strategic planning experience, ideally with exposure to creative tools, tech, or creator-focused brands
• A genuine fluency in creator culture: you know the platforms, the communities, the mindsets, and the moment we're in
• The ability to speak to creators, not at them: you understand their motivations, their frustrations, and what makes them feel seen
• Research chops across social listening, creator community analysis, competitive audits, and cultural trends mining
• The rare skill of turning complexity into clarity: sharp briefs, compelling narratives, presentations that don't need explaining
• An inclusive lens: creativity looks different across disciplines, backgrounds, and platforms, and your strategy reflects that
• Confidence in the room: you can lead a client session, hold the strategic thread, and make people feel like the work is going somewhere
• Comfort with ambiguity and speed: multiple workstreams, evolving briefs, high creative stakes

What You'll Do

• Own account strategy for a brand that sits at the intersection of technology and human expression
• Write creative briefs that spark something - not just briefs that check boxes
• Translate creator culture insights into brand strategy that feels authentic, not appropriated
• Build thought leadership and IP that establishes Golin's voice in the creator economy conversation
• Get real visibility with senior leadership on both the agency and client side
• Develop a point of view on what it means for brands to champion creativity in an AI-driven world

If you believe creativity is one of the most powerful forces in culture — and you know how to build strategy around that belief — we want to meet you.

Salary Range: $94,000 USD - $165,000 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 candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Golin recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.

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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. 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.

Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin, we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. We’re 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.

Manager, Insights & Analytics

You've built dashboards. You've tracked campaigns. You've turned data into PowerPoint slides that nobody reads. Now what?

At Golin, our measurement team doesn't just report numbers, we shape how the industry measures impact. Seven consecutive years as AMEC's Global Measurement Team of the Year isn't luck. It's because our clients depend on us to guide the decisions that drive their business.

This role isn't about cranking out reports in a vacuum. You'll work with teams who expect measurement to drive the work, not validate it after the fact. You'll learn from people who are pushing the boundaries of what earned and social analytics can do. And you'll work on programs where measurement matters, where clients are asking "what do we do now?" not just "how many wins?"

What you'll do:

• Design measurement frameworks against business objectives
• Create reports and dashboards that people actually look at
• Turn social listening, media monitoring, and analytics platforms into strategic insights
• Stay ahead of how AI is changing what's possible in measurement

What you need:

• 3+ years doing earned or social media analytics (agency experience preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Talkwalker, Meltwater or similar monitoring platforms
• Understanding of database and dashboard creation and management
• Ability to translate complex data into clear stories
• Excel/data visualization skills that go beyond basic charts
• Strong communication and project management skills across multiple clients and deadlines
• Genuine curiosity about the why behind the numbers

What you'll get:

• A team who champions people and work
• Room to experiment with emerging tools and methods
• The opportunity to work across different accounts and industries

If you're ready to do measurement work that matters, let's talk.

Salary Range: $55,000 USD - $95,000 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 candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Golin recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. 

2026 GOLIN. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

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. 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.

Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin, we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. We’re 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.

Director, Social Strategist

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

Golin is on the hunt for a Director to join our growing team of social and digital experts on one of the most known and respected creative brands in the world. We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just follow trends but creates them—someone who knows how to make brands hyper-relevant in culture through a deep understanding of the always-evolving social landscape.  

This role is about building moments that spark conversation, drive engagement and turn audiences into communities. You’ll be the architect of social strategies across the brand’s portfolio of products, working hand-in-hand with an established influencer team, leading with earned creative ideas that have the power to change the world. 

If you live and breathe social media, stay ahead of platform updates and instinctively know what (or who) is shaping the cultural zeitgeist and want to “Go All In” with us? Let’s talk. 

This is your chance to shape the digital presence of a world-famous brand, where your creative ideas and strategies will make a real impact. 

What You’ll Do:  

• Develop creative social channel and content strategies, based on best practices, channel insights and a native understanding of popular platforms  
• Take the lead on program executions, helping our integrated teams use the inherent power of social to further influencer and talent-led programming by creating earned and paid surround sound 
• Keep a pulse on what’s being talked about by media, consumers and influencers – and make recommendations that will drive earned conversation  
• Serve as day-to-day social specialist for clients, assisting in the value-add social brings  
• Contribute to digital program results reporting and strategy optimizations in real time  
• Develop and deliver client presentations and POVs related to digital activations and programs  
• Quickly spot opportunities and new industry trends, glean insights, and brainstorm action plans driving results  
• Manage, mentor, and coach junior staff with potential to directly oversee 2-3 individuals  
• Identify solutions and work with teams and independently to drive client success and grow relationships  
• Cultivate a culture of support, growth and partnership among team through mentorship, guidance and collaboration   
• Work with our analytics team to translate campaign- and brand-level results, both quantitatively and qualitatively, to inform social reporting and the value of digital work 
• Support the management of financials, including budgets and billing, projections and staffing  

What You Have:  

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in digital, advertising, or PR with a deep understanding of influencer marketing, relationship building, and social media 
• Proven skills to build brand-level influencer strategies from scratch and translate them with complete digital fluency 
• Experience using social media management tools (e.g. Hootsuite, Sprinklr, Sprout Social, Spredfast, etc.) and managing social channels on behalf of brands  
• Experience creating and planning campaigns across social channels such as Facebook, Snapchat, X, Instagram and LinkedIn; preferred experience on TikTok and Twitch, paid expertise a plus.  
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and problem-solving skills 
• New innovative thinking, providing recommendations and opportunities for clients to engage with influencers and consumers in unique ways 
• Ability to develop integrated digital strategies and campaigns, leveraging social and influencer, while navigating challenging social climates and/or brand crisis 
• Familiarity with managing rigorous vetting processes and brand compliance standards 
• Bonus points if you have a background in pitching media and understand what it takes to drive headlines  

How You Work:  

• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that pivots with the speed and volatility of culture  
• Step forward and proactively move projects and innovations along—not waiting for someone to tell you what the next steps are, but contributing assertively  
• Work well under pressure, remaining focused, positive, and professional  
• Have a passion for uncovering the latest cultural meme or popular style to fuel big ideas  
• Highly adaptable and ability to shift priorities in real-time to meet client needs  
• Energetic, with a deep knowledge of the social, influencer and digital marketing landscape  
• Detail oriented and organized – ability to run more than one program at a time and stay on task  
• Desire and experience leveraging AI for your work  

Salary Range: $94,000 USD - $165,000 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 candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Golin recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.

2026 GOLIN. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

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. 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.

Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin, we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. We’re 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

Freelance, Bilingual Associate 

Golin Chicago is hiring a temporary Bilingual Associate who can join us in a Freelance capacity and can commit to up to 40 hours per week.  

What you'll do: 

• Support day-to-day team needs for one of the most sought-after teams in the agency 
• Contribute to The Bridge, Golin’s real-time and relevance engine that offers trend analysis, media and consumer insights, and creative inspiration 
• Assist with social engagement opportunity sourcing, trend identification, and community management
• Assess and vet influencers and creators for brand safety risks
• Written and oral fluency in Spanish is required; Portuguese is strongly preferred 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Public Relations, Communications, English, business or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative style and ability to quickly scan and search for content across the web
• A self-starter, proactive and highly motivated team player
• Demonstrate the ability to be detail oriented with a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite  

Hourly Range: $22/hr

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.

Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Golin recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

2026 GOLIN. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

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. 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.

Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin, we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. We’re 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

We’re 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, you’re 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.

You’re 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 you’re ready to learn from experienced leaders on high-performing teams.

Sound like a match? Let’s connect!

What You’ll Do

• Support Catalyst directors and teams across two major client accounts—a 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 annually—from announcement to execution—working 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 experience—you 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 that’s designed to help you grow. You’ll gain exposure to sophisticated media strategy, campaign execution, and the business operations side of account management—building skills that create clear paths to leadership roles. You’ll 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 you’re ready to support big ideas, learn from great leaders, and build your career at one of the industry’s most respected agencies, we want to hear from you.

 Salary Range: $50,000 USD - $70,000 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 candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Golin recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

2026 GOLIN. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

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. 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.

Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin, we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. We’re 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.

VP, Strategic Planner 

We’re looking for someone who is obsessively curious about what's shifting in culture, and ruthlessly focused on what that means for business. At Golin, you’ll work with the industry’s best: teams who led our agency to being PRWeek and SABRE's Global Agency of the Year, and the first PR firm to win a Cannes Grand Prix. Our Chicago strategy team is small by design, working across 20+ of the most recognized brands in culture. There’s no hiding behind layers. You’ll walk the talk with lots of room to excel.

What you'll do:

• Spot cultural signals and make them actionable for one of the agency’s biggest clients
• Turn complicated business problems into strategies that get people talking
• Write briefs. Lead the thinking. Counsel the clients. Own the output.
• Raise the bar on process, tools, and what "good" looks like for the team
• Lead beyond your accounts on new business, agency innovation, mentorship

What you bring:

• 10+ years of strategy, ideally from an agency background (advertising or PR)
• A deep understanding of how culture drives behavior
• An ability to work fast across categories without losing specificity
• Curiosity to peek behind corners and unlock new opportunities
• Storytelling that leads with evidence and lands with conviction
• Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines (creative, account, media, digital)

What you’ll get:

• A team that backs bold thinking and the people behind it
• Visibility and growth opportunities on some of the world’s most recognizable brands
• A chance to shape the future of the agency

Salary Range: $120,000 USD - $219,000 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 candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Golin recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

2026 GOLIN. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

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. 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.

Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin, we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. We’re 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.

Director, Insights & Analytics

Most measurement teams report what happened. Ours shapes what happens next.

At Golin, our measurement team doesn't just report numbers, we shape how the industry measures impact. Seven consecutive years as AMEC's Global Measurement Team of the Year isn't luck. It's because our clients depend on us to guide the decisions that drive their business. 

This role sits at the center of Golin's Chicago strategy team. You'll own the work and the relationships - presenting to clients, driving measurement strategy, and making sure results actually impact the business.

What you'll do

• Primary role is to lead day-to-day analytics for several clients, setting the standard for quality and thinking for the measurement team

• Build and present measurement frameworks that connect earned and social media to real business outcomes

• Be the analytics voice in the room with clients

• Collaborate with planning, media, digital, and account teams, using data to inform our actions from planning to execution

• Push the team to use AI and emerging tools before everyone else does

What you bring

• 6+ years in earned media and social analytics; PR agency experience required

• Fluency in social listening and media monitoring platforms (Talkwalker, Meltwater, or similar)

• Strong presenter - you can make data into a clear an interesting story for a variety of audiences

• You think before you build: strategy first, dashboards second

• Obsessed with the “so what?” that accompanies the data

• Experience managing or mentoring junior analysts

What you'll get: 

• A team who champions people and work

• Room to experiment with emerging tools and methods

• The opportunity to work across different accounts and industries

If you want to do the best measurement work of your career, let's talk. 

 Salary Range: $94,000 USD - $165,000 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 candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Golin recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status. 

2026 GOLIN. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy