ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are looking for someone who already has some experience working in PR and wants to build their career specifically in consumer. 

We’re seeking a trusted team player who can be relied upon across your accounts and the wider consumer team.  You will play an active role in team meetings and on client calls, support managing client requests and be solutions-focused. 

You’ll be responsible for crafting media pitches, selling in stories and keeping both the team and clients up to date on new developments within PR, competitor activity, and wider industry trends. 

Day-to-day responsibilities include: 

Client Management 

• Proactively manage client requests, fielding to the team as needed   

• Attend client and team meetings, taking detailed notes to circulate to attendees and updating on areas you are working on 

• Take the lead on media monitoring, identifying relevant coverage for clients and knowing what to flag 

Team Collaboration 

• Deliver work to deadline, flagging issues and finding solutions with your wider team when necessary  

• Share information and ideas with others to help the team achieve its goals 

• Help troubleshoot and offer constructive feedback 

• Maintain a visible presence in the team, with strong communication both virtually and in-person 

• Be an active member of the consumer team sharing social trends, media stories and brand campaigns with the wider group 

Project & Time Management 

• Prioritise your workload and communicate proactively if there are any concerns with hitting deadlines 

• Have a clear understanding of how long tasks should take and manage your time accordingly 

Commercial Acumen 

• Assist with managing account finances 

• Support financial processes including PO raising, supplier setup, chasing invoices, and running supplier cost  trackers 

• Complete timesheets daily and understand how your time impacts the business and budgets 

• Source and maintain relationships with vendors and third-party suppliers 

Business Growth 

• Carry out research for new business proposals and pitches 
• Keep abreast of industry media to spot potential new business opportunities  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

• A trusted, proactive team player with a visible presence and a positive attitude 

• Passionate about consumer PR 

• A passion for media relations, with eagerness to evolve your understanding of the media landscape and further develop your pitching skills and ability to sell in stories 

• A strong writer with experience crafting materials such as media pitches, briefing documents, etc. that fit with brand messaging 

• A keen eye for detail, ensuring work is of a high quality  

• Able to problem-solve and actively find solutions 

• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams at once, working in a fast-paced environment under pressure with professionalism 

• Curious and resourceful — you proactively seek feedback and look for opportunities to learn and grow 

• Experience working on consumer campaigns with existing media contacts (preferred but not required) 

• A team member who contributes to an inclusive culture and role models inclusive behaviours 

ABOUT GOLIN 

We are a progressive public relations agency, designed to reach a profoundly diverse global market. We proudly reclaim and redefine PR at a time when earning attention has never been more important. Our progressive approach aligns earned first, data driven creative with the customer journey, to build relevance and deliver maximum impact for our clients. 

• With 50 offices around the world and 60 years of experience, ‘Go All In’ is our agency’s ethos and commitment to bravery over mediocrity. We Go All In, in everything we do. We are committed to Go All In for our people, offering a full benefits programme that builds a culture of happy people who are the best at what they do. We’re proud of the work we do, and even prouder when it is recognised by our peers. Over the last five years, we have been named ‘Agency of the Year’ ten times in a row and received many awards for our creative work. It’s a testament to our team’s excellent work and dedication to innovation and client service.  

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.

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