Strategic Account Lead, Corporate Affairs

Golin Ketchum; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Golin Ketchum is seeking a Managing Account Supervisor, Corporate Affairs to join our Executive and Employee Advisory. This role focuses on leading client relationships, strategic guidance, and impactful communications across multiple industries.

You will oversee programs, manage budgets and teams, and help clients navigate organizational change with thoughtful storytelling and strong writing.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in a public relations agency or similar position.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects and teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop client programs, manage projects, write strategic plans, report trends, develop staff, and manage finances.
• Manage day-to-day account needs.
• Be client-facing, fostering client-agency relationships to build trust.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on an ongoing basis; anticipate client needs.
• Troubleshoot client problems and escalate to senior management when needed.
• Motivate team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Build understanding of the clients’ business and competitive environments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proactive and reactive media strategies and executive visibility programs.
• Write and edit internal communications, correspondence and plans.
• Improve communication and presentation skills to articulate ideas clearly.
• Manage account financials including budgets, time sheets, billing, invoicing.
• Access agency network to deliver value to clients.
• Work with account teams to build incremental business.
• Participate in new business programming and presentations.
• Stay on top of industry trends and share insights with clients.

Skills

Strong writing

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/PR/journalism/english/marketing

Job description

Golin Ketchum is seeking a Managing Account Supervisor, Corporate Affairs to join our Executive and Employee Advisory. This role focuses on leading client relationships, strategic guidance, and impactful communications across multiple industries.

You will oversee programs, manage budgets and teams, and help clients navigate organizational change with thoughtful storytelling and strong writing.