Media Relations Manager - Chicago, United States - Golin

Golin

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Why Work for Us?

We are a global agency run by 1,700 diverse, bright and eager individuals collaborating with us in more than 40 cities around the globe.

Some in offices, some working remotely.

But regardless of our geographies, our passion for collaboration is the #1 reason clients and colleagues enjoy working with us.

This love for working together 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.

Because he knew great work starts with inspired teamwork.

Our love for working together is how we get clients and colleagues to work with us and stay with us for decades.

And how we launch brands, build careers, win awards and make everlasting friendships.

We are ready to Go All In for you

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

Role Overview:

Do you check the headlines on your newsfeed before you've had even a sip of your morning coffee? Do you love working at the speed of real-time to spot and influence trends before they become news?

Responsibilities:

Support daytoday media relations responsibilities for a prominent international brand. This includes developing earned media strategies for campaigns, thought leadership programs and realtime news events that lead to ongoing, positive brand mentions.
Engage with clients and agency partners on a regular basis to create innovative PR programs that help shine a positive light on the client and brand, in addition to reaching new audiences who are receptive to the client's products.
Stay ahead of media by identifying emerging trends that can create story opportunities relevant to the client's brand.
Interact with clients to present strategic recommendations addressing challenges and opportunities, as well as in "think on your feet" situations.
Collaborate with internal and external teams across multiple disciplines to successfully manage complex, fastmoving and unexpected communications challenges and large, 360 marketing campaigns.
Have a passion for trends and culture. Have the ability to manufacture creative ways to intercept trending cultural moments and drive relevancy for the brands you support.

GROWTH OPPORTUNTIES:

In this role, you will have direct access to seasoned, award-winning professionals who - will not only help improve your work - but establish a path for you to grow within Golin long term.

This role provides the exciting opportunity to develop strong media relationships, and also create and build a new function within an established successful agency.

One thing you'll learn about Golin is people stay for both the people and the agency's willingness to be flexible with career pivots and explorations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

3+ years of professional experience in media relations with an understanding of consumer lifestyle, F&B, travel and/or spirits media relations. A mix of consumer and corporate communications experience is a plus.
Strong writing, editing and outreach skills are necessary. Not afraid of making an initial 'cold call' to establish new media relationships.
Established relationships with consumer lifestyle and/or food & beverage media contacts is essential.
Understanding of earned media strategy and experience creating media plans and compiling media lists.
Proven experience working with media and influencers and a strong portfolio of story placements; a passion for building relationships with anyone from spirits trade editor to the most influential names at wellknown consumer lifestyle outlets.
Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills are a must, along with the ability meet deadlines, juggle multiple tasks, and a handle fastpaced environment.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and superior client service skills.
Be proactive and highly motivated; demonstrate the ability and desire to work independently and confidently, but as part of a team.
Comfortable working with team members located in other cities and time zones.
Be detail oriented with an ability to focus on the larger picture.
Ability to work on multiple programs at once under tight deadlines.
Provide sound counsel and be comfortable providing editorial and response recommendations to clients.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and client teams at all levels.
Wellversed in AP style.

About Golin

Salary range:
$55,000 - $95,000

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 consid