Director - Corporate Affairs

About Golin

We are a global public relations agency with one mission: to make the best work of our lives and to create change that matters. We have redefined the role of public relations with a focus on earning attention for some of the world’s most iconic and beloved brands through brave ideas, bold insights and maximum impact for the profoundly diverse marketplace. To learn more about Golin visit: golin.com.

Why Work for Us?

We are 1,600 bright and eager individuals collaborating in more than 40 cities around the globe. Some in offices, some working remotely. Regardless of our geographies, our passion for collaboration is the #1 reason clients and colleagues enjoy working with us.

Collaboration isn’t new for us…it started 60 years ago when our founder insisted that personal egos be set aside for the greater good of the agency. He knew great work starts with inspired teamwork. And inspired teamwork is how we get clients and colleagues to join us and stay for decades, and how we launch brands, build careers, win awards like PR Week’s Global Agency of the Year – three years running - all while creating everlasting friendships.

At Golin, we Go All In. We are ready to Go All In for you…

Because we promise that together, we will make the best work of our lives and create change that matters. If this mission sounds like something you could wake up to every morning, then read on.

Golin Chicago, our global headquarters, is looking for an experienced Account Director, what we call a Director Catalyst, to join our world-class team. We call this position a “CATALYST”, not just an “account person”. 

Why Catalyst?

GOLIN catalysts are relationship builders. They seek to understand, they motivate, they inspire, they bring people together and push out the best work to the clients – championing smart strategies, advocating for killer creative ideas, protecting the Brand’s ethos and client priorities. Catalysts close the deal, open the door, roll up their sleeves and conduct a team of curious, hungry, smart and creative people. Catalysts keep the train on the tracks but lets the work fly so that brands win buzz, headlines, praise and awards. They work with strategists and creatives to develop ideas that – not only get heard – but approved, funded and executed. Catalysts relentlessly pursue signed statements of work and are hungry to add big wins to their portfolios.

Golin is currently looking for an experienced, highly motivated Director to lead integrated teams and client interface for an iconic QSR brand that is synonymous with culture and the ability to be an influencer in and of themselves! This person will have the capes and intuitive “know-how” to not only drive strategy and execution, but also create powerful campaigns and programs to create positive change for one of the most iconic QSR brands on the planet. In addition to leading award-winning consumer brand campaigns, you will also have a critical focus on driving deeper storytelling that breaks through in culture with diverse audiences. You’ll comfortably lead (with autonomy) a large cross section of smart agency and client teams (at all levels) throughout the campaign process. This person understands what it means to EARN attention and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves on all tactical matters from media to digital to events, and collaborate closely (leading integrated efforts) with other agency partners in the areas of event operations, paid media), sport sponsorship activation(s).With a can-do attitude you will develop and drive strategic and creative initiatives, serve as the daily client go-to and manage multiple members of a top-notch team on a variety of projects.

Are you ready to GO ALL IN?

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as client lead on campaign programming
• Develop comprehensive strategic integrated communication plans
• Lead day to day counsel to clients on strategic and tactical campaign matters, helping to connect strategic dots across all aspects of the business.
• Proactively generate new ideas and opportunities for the development of strategic client plans and assist with the creation of related budgets
• Partner with key team members in the other g4 communities to develop, sell-in and execute traditional media and social media plans
• Partner with and lead IAT agencies to develop integrated communications plans
• Develop an intimate knowledge of your clients’ brands
• Design and execute mid to large scale client events and PR programs and activations
• Provide leadership and executional excellence to agency team and clients during program implementation
• Develop deep knowledge of relevant industry events
• Manage external vendors
• Assist with supervision and development of junior team members
• Gain an understanding of key social media platforms and how to create consumer engagement
• Work well with a variety of key internal and external stakeholders
• Excel at verbal and written client, interpersonal and intra-team communications
• Pitch, WIN and execute award winning work with an incredible team!

What You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline
• Solid director level PR agency or related professional communications experience at a mid to large sized agency
• A proven track record in account management, account growth, and leadership of integrated teams
• A sharp mind, a good memory, positive, can-do attitude and an attention to detail are absolutely key in this position
• Background in event planning and execution with experience overseeing both traditional media relations and social media execution (sports event planning is a plus!)
• Experience leading coordination with venues and event operations agencies
• Strong program management experience (planning, execution, budget management)
• Proven ability to execute programs with large budgets and keep clients and leadership updated on budget trends
• Experience working on large consumer, retail or lifestyle brands a plus!
• Experience managing and mentoring junior level team members is mandatory
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent writing, copy-editing, and proof-reading skills

Who You Are:

• An adrenaline junkie with entrepreneurial mindset
• A stickler for flawless execution
• Collaborative
• Good listener
• Not afraid to share your opinion
• Passionate about our business
• Flexible
• Drive

GROWTH OPPORTUNTIES:

In this role, you will have direct access to seasoned professionals who - will not only inspire your work - but who will partner with you to grow your career at Golin for the long term. One thing you’ll learn about Golin is people stay for both the people and the agency’s willingness to help you explore your passions.    

Golin Perks:

Trying to create the best work of our lives and change that matters can be both physically and mentally draining, which is why Golin offers the following perks we strongly urge our employees to utilize:

• Unlimited time off
• Extended Leave
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K matching program
• Training and career pathing
• Community service opportunities

Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, if hired, candidates must present proof of vaccination prior to start date, unless eligible for a medical or religious accommodation.