Strategic Corporate Reputation Manager

Golin Ketchum; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Golin Ketchum is seeking a Manager, Corporate Reputation to join our team in Chicago. You will lead and coordinate integrated programs across media relations, influencer engagement, executive positioning, digital and analytics to safeguard and grow client reputations.

The role requires 3 years of PR/journalism experience, strong writing and relationship-building skills, and a deep knowledge of diverse industries.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in PR or journalism, preferably in the financial services, professional services or tech industry.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with financial, business and tech media as well as other key industry influencers.
• Experience securing coverage in both traditional, online and social media is a must.
• Excellent writing, communication and editorial skills.
• Experience developing and executing effective media relations strategies in PR campaigns in the pre-launch, launch and post-launching timing.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with account leads to plan, execute, evaluate and report on sustained corporate reputation programs
• Build institutional knowledge and develop competitive intelligence to support client assignments
• Work with teams to coordinate and project manage integrated reputation programs – including media relations, influencer, executive positioning, digital, creative and analytics
• Have a deep knowledge and understanding of a broad base of industries and business trends to effectively strategize and manage outreach
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of relevant stakeholders for your clients including media, thought leaders, influencers, analysts and regulators
• Draft strategic communications and media relations materials in conjunction with account teams
• Monitor client industry, competition and coverage; develop actionable strategies from learnings
• Prepare media updates for client meetings and conference calls

Skills

Writing

Media relations

Project management

Editing

AI proficiency

News storytelling

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Claude

Microsoft Pilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Golin Ketchum is seeking a Manager, Corporate Reputation to join our team in Chicago. You will lead and coordinate integrated programs across media relations, influencer engagement, executive positioning, digital and analytics to safeguard and grow client reputations.

The role requires 3 years of PR/journalism experience, strong writing and relationship-building skills, and a deep knowledge of diverse industries.