Crisis & Issues Senior Associate - PR Strategy

Adelphi Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Golin Ketchum is seeking a Senior Associate, Issues & Crisis to join our media team in a fast-paced environment. You will build client understanding, contribute to account planning, and manage crisis preparedness and client communications.

The role requires 2–3 years in a PR agency or similar setting, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong ability to work under pressure while managing budgets and billing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in public relations agency or similar position.
• Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build understanding of clients’ business and their competitive environments.
• Develop account plans and ideas for clients.
• Review daily client media monitoring processes and conduct analyses.
• Develop standby statements, Q&A documents, issues analyses and client memos.
• Lead crisis preparedness projects and counsel clients during basic issues.
• Interact with clients through written and direct counsel on issues, escalating to senior counsel as needed.
• Foster client-agency relationships and trust; participate in budget management and billing.
• Coordinate internal/external research resources for projects.
• Assist senior management with proposals and information for new business opportunities.

Skills

Public relations

Crisis management

Client counseling

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/English/Marketing or related field

2–3 years of experience in a PR agency or similar position

Job description

Golin Ketchum is seeking a Senior Associate, Issues & Crisis to join our media team in a fast-paced environment. You will build client understanding, contribute to account planning, and manage crisis preparedness and client communications.

The role requires 2–3 years in a PR agency or similar setting, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong ability to work under pressure while managing budgets and billing.