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Senior Associate

Omnicom Group

Senior Associate

full-timePosted: Aug 31, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026United States of America, Illinois, Chicago

Job Description

Agency:Golin KetchumJob Function:MediaJob Subfunction: Earned MediaJob Description:Golin Ketchum is looking for a Senior Associate, Issues & Crisis to join our team!What You’ll Do:Build understanding and knowledge of the clients’ business and their competitive environmentsActively participate/contribute to the development of account plans/ideas.Demonstrate knowledge of client media monitoring process and be able to efficiently conduct/review on a daily basisDemonstrate ability to effectively develop a full range of written materials consisting of by not limited to standby statements, question & answer documents, issues analyses, position papers, client correspondence, and reportsIndependently implement defined crisis preparedness projectsCounsel clients through basic issues management and crisis response situationsSome day-to-day client contact through written and direct counsel on basic issues situations enlisting senior counsel on tough issues when appropriateFoster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to our clientsFacilitate teamwork by delegating and involving junior staff members whenever possibleTake on lead responsibility for all aspects of budget management and client billing/administrationSeek counsel from financial manager to be able to review financial reports, project budgets, and related financial materialsDevelop an understanding of various research methods; coordinate internal and external resources in implementing research projectsAssist senior management in developing proposals and gathering information for new business opportunitiesWhat You Have:Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred Two to three years of experience in public relations agency or similar positionAbility to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment 60 - 70kOmnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-noticeFor US Job Seekers:It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

Locations

  • United States of America, Illinois, Chicago
  • United States of America, New York, New York

Skills Required

  • public relations agencyintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred (degree in communications)
  • Two to three years of experience in public relations agency or similar position (experience)
  • Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment (experience)
  • Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance. (experience)
  • Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice. (experience)
  • Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Build understanding and knowledge of the clients’ business and their competitive environments
  • Actively participate/contribute to the development of account plans/ideas.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of client media monitoring process and be able to efficiently conduct/review on a daily basis
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively develop a full range of written materials consisting of by not limited to standby statements, question & answer documents, issues analyses, position papers, client correspondence, and reports
  • Independently implement defined crisis preparedness projects
  • Counsel clients through basic issues management and crisis response situations
  • Some day-to-day client contact through written and direct counsel on basic issues situations enlisting senior counsel on tough issues when appropriate
  • Foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to our clients
  • Facilitate teamwork by delegating and involving junior staff members whenever possible
  • Take on lead responsibility for all aspects of budget management and client billing/administration
  • Seek counsel from financial manager to be able to review financial reports, project budgets, and related financial materials
  • Develop an understanding of various research methods; coordinate internal and external resources in implementing research projects
  • Assist senior management in developing proposals and gathering information for new business opportunities

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