We are looking for a Senior Account Associate to become a key member of the agency’s Social Impact + Inclusion practice – a team of subject experts who lead Golin’s work in sustainability, social impact and inclusive/DEI communications. You will support two of Golin top social impact and sustainability accounts to create and execute social good strategies centered in thought leadership and reputation management.

You’ll work with a top team of specialists across digital, creative, strategy, analytics and earned media to manage the business of the account and execute campaigns for these clients.

You can bring energy, have an utter commitment to quality, love managing the details, are always a step ahead in what needs to be done, and have a zeal for making the world a better place.

This role is hybrid, with the expectation of 2 days a week in the office working with Golin colleagues, and a 3rd day spent onsite with clients as needed.

What You'll Do:

Participate in client and account team interaction, assist in creating client meeting and call reports, activity reports, status documents, and results reports for agency team.
Manage day-to-day activities across several work streams, owning trackers and workback documents to ensure the team is on track, on time, and deliver against objectives.
Demonstrate strong writing and analytical skills, working collaboratively with our writers and designers on communications documents.
Research and vet major events and conferences, and shape recommendations for clients to help drive their thought leadership plans.
Scour sustainability and social impact news and newsletters to shape weekly digests for clients on trends leading their industries.
Provide basic client counsel on tactical matters with supervision and develop client-facing activity reports and weekly status update documents.
Attend client meetings, observe client and account team interaction.
Manage vendors and purchasing process.
Have a strong eye for detail and quality control of ideas, client and team correspondence and plans, and media materials.
Develop timelines, budgets and staffing plans for all projects and ensure team adheres to them.
Support the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns including events and experiential activities for media and influencers.
Develop campaign wrap reports that celebrate our successes and results.
Produce a variety of client reports, conduct competitive analysis and develop research briefs.

What You Have:

Bachelor’s degree with a focus on public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, or journalism
2+ years of relevant experience
Strong communicator with the ability to draft reports and materials.
Ability to manage multiple competing demands and deadlines.
Outstanding initiative and obsession with logistics and details to deliver against client goals.
Ability to keep senior leaders apprised of progress, deadlines, and help to foresee potential roadblocks.
Basic understanding of, and interest in, social impact, DEI communications or social impact.
Experience integrating teams, bringing together different skill sets to achieve a common goal.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
A collaborative style, optimistic energy, and willingness to go above and beyond in a team environment.

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. This role provides the exciting opportunity to:

Gain exposure to award-winning work across the agency.
Work inside a growing practice dedicated to helping clients be changemakers for a better world.
Learn the nuance of social impact, sustainability, and how to help brands create programming that addresses some of the most critical social issues in culture.
Obtain more autonomy to manage projects from start to finish.
Get more face time with clients.

About Golin

We are a global public relations agency poised and staffing for the needs of today. Through our 60+ year history we have redefined the role of PR with best-in-class work that has earned worldwide attention and awards. Representing some of the biggest Fortune One brands, we offer a suite of services from content creation and production, diversity equity & inclusion strategy, influencer marketing, corporate strategy, and public affairs to name a few. To learn more about Golin visit: golin.com.

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:

Flexible paid time off
Monthly wellness stipend
Monthly tech stipend
Work from home flexibility
Extended Leave
Tuition reimbursement
401K matching program
Training and career pathing
Community service opportunities

Salary range: $50,000-$70,000

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.

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