Samantha Klein
About Samantha Klein
Samantha Klein serves as the Senior Vice President and Executive Director at Golin, where she specializes in strategic media relations within the food and beverage sectors. With a strong background in communications and extensive experience in media strategy, she has built a robust network of industry contacts over her 16-year career.
Work at Golin
Samantha Klein has been with Golin since 2008, holding various positions over the years. She currently serves as Senior Vice President and Executive Director, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, she worked as an Assistant Account Executive and later as Vice President and Director. Her tenure at Golin spans 16 years, during which she has specialized in strategic media relations, particularly in the food, spirits, and consumer packaged goods sectors.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Klein holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Tulane University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She also studied Communications and Speech at UCLA for a brief period in 2005. Additionally, she spent a year at Syracuse University in Florence from 2005 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in media strategy development, particularly for product launches and cause-marketing campaigns.
Background
Samantha Klein began her career with internships at notable firms, including Edelman, Fleishman-Hillard, and Trumpet Advertising. She interned at Edelman in 2007 for six months in Chicago, at Fleishman-Hillard in 2006 for two months in Kansas City, and at Trumpet Advertising in 2007 for four months in New Orleans. These experiences laid the foundation for her career in public relations and media relations.
Achievements
Samantha Klein is recognized for her accomplishments in national media strategy development, particularly in relation to product launches and cause-marketing campaigns. She has developed skills in celebrity contract management and is known for her ability to identify media opportunities and follow trends within the food industry. Her extensive network includes connections with national and Chicago editors across various sectors.