Top 102 Director of communications Jobs in Chicago, Il

Director of Communications
National Louis University —Chicago, IL
- $72,187 - $108,281 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- 5 years
- University
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Director of Engineering
Public Media Engineering LLC —Chicago, IL
- $125,000 - $175,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Windows
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
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Director of HR Communications & Colleague Engagement
Covista —Chicago, IL
- $100,171.61 - $181,035.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Director, State Government Relations & Public Affairs
Covista —Chicago, IL
- $100,171.61 - $181,035.00 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Budgeting
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sr. Internal Communications Director
Glanbia Foods —Chicago, IL
- $200,000 - $240,000 a year
- Hybrid work
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- Psychology
- Senior level
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Director of Communications
Navy Pier —Chicago, IL
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- Extended hours
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Director, Communications
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons —Chicago, IL
- $153,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $114,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
- Office
- Fair chance
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Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
University of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $200,000 a year
- 7 years
- Marketing
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Communications & Marketing
Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- 3 years
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Head of Corporate Communications
Smithbucklin —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Director, Corporate Communications
Reyes Holdings —Rosemont, IL
- $145,152 - $181,440 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Office
- Master's degree
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Director of University Communications
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Marketing
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Director of Public Relations and Marketing
Four Seasons —Chicago, IL
- $125,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Communication Strategies
University of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $66,000 - $88,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Communications Director
Illinois Public Health Institute —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
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Technology and Operations Communications, Director
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $137,400 - $240,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Office
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Healthcare Public Relations
UChicago Medicine —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 8 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
Director, Public Relations - Consumer Goods & Services
MrBeast —Chicago, IL
- $155,000 - $250,000 a year
- Office
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Director, Corporate Communications & Social Reputation
MrBeast —Chicago, IL
- $155,000 - $250,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Director of Communications

National Louis University -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,187 - $108,281 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Editorial project management
Website maintenance
Crisis communication public relations campaigns
Social media post writing
Bachelor's degree in communications
Marketing
Media monitoring
5 years
Crisis communication planning
Branding consistency
Academic institution experience
Performance Reporting
Public relations stakeholder management
Brand representation
Digital marketing tools
Brand voice
Feature writing
Bachelor's degree in marketing
Bachelor's degree in journalism
Content performance analytics
Brand storytelling
Vendor communication
Journalist relationship development
Journalism
Integrated marketing campaigns
Communications
Managing projects
Data-driven content
Experience at colleges/universities
Strategic communications

Full Job Description

Overview:

Who We Are:

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What You Will Do:

The Director of Communications supports the university’s brand, reputation, and strategic priorities through the development and execution of integrated communications plans. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role leads day-to-day communications activities, including content development, media relations support, internal communications, and brand consistency across channels. The Director partners with university stakeholders to deliver clear, effective, and timely messaging that advances institutional goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

Communications, Planning and Execution:

Implement communications plans that align with institutional priorities and approved university initiatives.
Develop clear and effective messaging for key audiences in support of major announcements, campaigns, and projects.
Collaborate with university departments to support communications needs and ensure alignment with brand and messaging standards.
Assist with crisis and issues communications by preparing draft messages, talking points, and supporting materials as needed.

Media Relations and External Communications:

Support proactive and reactive media relations efforts to enhance institutional visibility.
Draft and distribute press releases, media pitches, statements, and related communications materials.
Assist CMO in managing the relationship with the Public Relations agency and help maintain relationships with media contacts and external partners.
Identify and promote stories that highlight student success, academic excellence, faculty achievement, and community impact.

Content Development and Editorial Support:

Write, edit, and manage content across channels, including web, email, social media, feature stories, and executive communications.
Ensure consistency of voice, tone, and brand standards across all communications.
Partner with internal stakeholders to gather content, review drafts, and manage approvals.
Support website updates and ongoing content maintenance.

Internal Communications:

Develop and coordinate internal communications that support alignment, transparency, and engagement across faculty and staff.
Collaborate with HR, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and other departments on communications needs and message distribution.
Maintain consistent messaging across departments and communication channels.

Project Coordination and Performance Support:

Coordinate communications projects, deadlines, and deliverables across internal teams.
Work with external vendors, agencies, and freelance contributors as needed.
Track basic communications metrics such as media coverage, engagement, and content performance.
Use performance data to improve communication effectiveness and refine future content.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related work.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Demonstrated experience supporting communications planning, media relations, and content development.
Experience working collaboratively across departments and with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
Familiarity with digital content strategy and analytics tools preferred.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits:

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $72,187 to $108,281 annually. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Application Instructions:

Please Include the following along with your application:

Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Optional)
Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form

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