Senior Manager, Connector

Golin
Chicago, IL
Category Marketing
Job Description
Golin is seeking a Senior 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 world's biggest brands.

Requirements

  • Serve as the day-to-day earned media lead in program execution, overseeing and participating in the development of press releases, pitches, key messages, etc.
  • Contribute to and implement innovative, earned media strategies that are intended to reach diverse audiences and deliver on client objectives and 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 of new 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 and demonstrate a passion for brands that build trust with their consumers.
  • Assist in connecting campaign objectives and tactics to develop thought-leadership narratives and media opportunities for brand executives.
  • Collaborate with teams across multiple disciplines at the agency and successfully manage complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges.
  • Working closely with internal Issues and Measurement partners to understand campaign risks, reactive strategies and key performance metrics.
  • Work together with agency partners to integrate on programs and connect dots.
  • Have the ability to turn a few pieces of data or trends into actionable insights to influence creative ideas, campaign messaging and contribute to a media strategy.
  • Be a team player and active contributor to the agency's culture and values.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
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