Senior Associate, Catalyst

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.

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