Manager, Connector

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Chicago, IL
55K-95K Annually
Mid level
Other
The Role
The Manager, Connector will develop and implement media relations strategies to enhance client visibility, build relationships with journalists, and produce clear communication materials. This role also involves mentoring team members, collaborating with account teams, and staying updated on media trends.
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Please note: This a hybrid role located in Chicago, ILYou 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 Chicago is looking for a Manager, Connector to join our team! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Media Relations Specialist who is passionate about media relations and brand storytelling to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media relations, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of securing high-profile media coverage.


Golin has been on a winning streak of recognition: PRWeek’s Best Place to Work, Provoke Media’s Global Agency of the Year, PRWeek’s Large Agency of the year and winning two Grand Prix at Cannes.  

Riding the wave of recognition and award-winning work, the Manager, Connector has an incredible opportunity to work as a strategic thinker who can develop and execute media plans that align with our clients’ goals and helps promote and protect the brand in Chicago and keep Golin on top.  


It’s an exciting time for the agency to continue to deliver impactful earned work that builds brands and reputations, and we know other brands can benefit from the award-winning work we create. 



What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and implement media relations strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of our clients.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and other media professionals.
  • Pitch story ideas and secure media coverage in top-tier publications, broadcast outlets, and online platforms.
  • Engage with clients and agency partners on a regular basis to create innovative programs that help shine a positive light on the client and brand
  • Counsel clients on all things media
  • Serve as a leader and mentor to the team coaching on media relations and development of team skills
  • Stay up to date on the news and emerging trends and keep team members in the know
  • Collaborate with account teams to create compelling press materials, including press releases, media advisories, and fact sheets.
  • Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with all members of a cross-functional team
  • Demonstrate strong writing skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content that will tell brand stories in culturally relevant ways


Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of professional experience in media relations
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to create compelling stories and effectively convey brand messages
  • Media Knowledge: Strong understanding of the media landscape, including digital and social media platforms and how to break through with brand stories
  • Media Network: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and media outlets.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills are necessary, along with the ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple tasks, and manage a fast-paced environment
  • Outstanding people skills and superior client service skills
  • Be initiative-taking and highly motivated; demonstrate the ability and desire to work independently and confidently, but also deliver great work when working as part of a team

 

Nice to have:

  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the spirits industry



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 for Golin, 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: $55,000 – $95,000


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. 


Golin is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran 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 [email protected]. 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.

The Company
Chicago, IL
1,130 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1956

What We Do

At Golin, we believe now is the time to embrace public relations, not run away from it.
Golin is building a new, progressive form of public relations to reach a profoundly diverse global market. Our approach aligns earned-first, data-driven creative with the customer journey, to deliver maximum impact for our clients.

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