20 Best director of public relations jobs in chicago, il (Hiring Now!)

Director of Communications - Illinois Secretary of State
Illinois Secretary of State —Chicago, IL3.8
Communicate regularly with journalists and cultivate relationships with media that reflect the diversity of the state and various audiences.
Estimated: $68.6K - $86.8K a year
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Director of Communications
Spartan Education —Chicago, IL
The Director of Communications will develop a deep understanding of our target consumers and leverage those insights to influence our overall marketing strategy…
Estimated: $107K - $135K a year
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Director, Public Relations + Communications
Aparium Hotel Group —Chicago, IL3.2
Attained a bachelor's degree or have relevant seven (7) years of experience within the PR and communications field.
Estimated: $108K - $136K a year
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Director of Marketing & Communications
Chicago Social Media Marketing Group —Chicago, IL
This mission driven organization partners with institutions to develop honorable and socially responsible investing solutions that meet their current and future…
Estimated: $109K - $138K a year
Director of Communications
Illinois Housing Development Authority —Chicago, IL3.7
For over 50 years, IHDA has led the state in financing and supporting affordable housing. Experience with state government, publications development and housing…
Estimated: $104K - $131K a year
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Associate Director of External Relations
Legal Aid Chicago —Chicago, IL4.8
The Associate Director of External Relations oversees PR, communications and marketing, including social media and e-communications, and develops best in class…
Estimated: $78.2K - $99.1K a year
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Director of Development and Communications
South Suburban PADS —Country Club Hills, IL3.9
4-Year College Degree in English, journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field strongly preferred.
Estimated: $85,000 - $100,000 a year
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Associate Director of Communications & Digital Strategy, CBC (Part-Time)
Northwestern University —Evanston, IL4.1
Excellent writing skills, with a focus on science writing, a strong command of life sciences and early science commercialization, an understanding of marketing…
Director of Marketing and Communications (Aviation)
Total Aviation Staffing, LLC —Chicago, IL5
Continually identifies, learns, and adapts to new technologies for external and internal marketing and communications, such as CRM tools, website vendors, and…
Estimated: $130,000 a year
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Media Relations and Strategy Associate Director
The Global FoodBanking Network —Chicago, IL
You will also work on strategies to promote GFN’s work through other channels, such as social media and video.
Estimated: $60.9K - $77.2K a year
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Public Relations Account Director (Enterprise/Cybersecurity)
Highwire Public Relations —Chicago, IL4
In addition to leading strategic planning efforts, fully partake in the execution of the programs we develop, as determined appropriate by account, including…
Estimated: $110K - $139K a year
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Director of Community Behavioral Health
Cook County Health & Hospitals System —Chicago, IL3.5
Position requires moderate travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and…
Estimated: $110K - $139K a year
Director of Marketing & Communications
One Off Hospitality Group Ltd —Chicago, IL
Work with the Marketing Manager and the Marketing Coordinator to develop annual calendars for upcoming marketing and event campaigns.
Estimated: $73K - $92.5K a year
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Director of Communications
National Anti-Vivisection Society —Chicago, IL
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred).
Estimated: $78.8K - $99.8K a year
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Director of Marketing
Pat Tillman Foundation —Chicago, IL
Detail-oriented. You will grow a segmentation strategy using existing and to-be-built data tools to tailor messages to each audience in support of broad…
Estimated: $122K - $155K a year
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Marketing Director
MDG —Chicago, IL4.8
Bachelor’s degree in related field (in marketing, public relations, communications, psychology or general business) preferred.
Estimated: $89.3K - $113K a year
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Communications Director
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling LLC —Niles, IL2.4
Along with the Reyes Holdings communications team to develop and execute strategies to connect our workforces and align employee messages to drive results…
14d
Director of Marketing (Volunteer Opportunity)
Super 7 Girls —Chicago, IL4
Effectively enable volunteers and staff so they can take action on behalf of the Super 7 Girls by: a) transmitting Super 7 Girls' values, vision and direction;…
Estimated: $64.4K - $81.6K a year
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Director of Communications
Triton College —River Grove, IL3.9
Identify, develop and manage a strategic, internal and external communication plan of action for the college, and evaluate for effectiveness.
Estimated: $118,000 a year
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Head of Marketing - Medical Device
Brett Fisher Group —Chicago, IL
Experience and demonstrated success in working with field sales teams (required). Oversee marketing communications including branding, public relations,…
Estimated: $162K - $206K a year
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Director of Communications - Illinois Secretary of State

Illinois Secretary of State - 3.8 Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time Estimated: $68.6K - $86.8K a year 11 days ago

Qualifications

5 years
Writing skills
Communication skills
Editing

Full Job Description

About the Job

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office seeks an experienced communicator to serve as its Director of Communications.

This position will oversee and support the internal and external communication efforts for all areas of the Office and its 25 departments, including strategic communications, public relations, media relations, marketing, writing, publications, design and new media.

The Director will have excellent communication, writing and editing skills, and have a proven record of engagement with media, significant experience in traditional and digital media and strong background in communications planning.

Responsibilities

Act as chief SOS spokesperson and media contact, responding to media inquiries and sharing information pro-actively with journalists.
Serve as the communications lead for the Office, contributing to the development of long-term vision. planning and goal setting, working closely with the senior executive team.
Develop and execute short- and long-term communication strategies encompassing various mainstream, digital, social and alternative forms of media.
Lead a team of communications professionals and provide direction and guidance.
Advance the SOS' mission, develop and execute media plans and encompassing local, statewide, nation and trade-based media.
Work with and manage/coordinate digital channels including social platforms to effectively promote information about the Office.
Research, analyze and advise on policy, legislative and budget initiatives and determine how to promote messaging to targeted and mainstream audiences.
Write and/or manage content for press releases, policy briefs/statements, FAQs, speeches and internal communications and help prepare for media events.
Provide strategic analysis and consultation, training and preparation in advance of announcements, speeches, interviews and events.
Communicate regularly with journalists and cultivate relationships with media that reflect the diversity of the state and various audiences.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of all facets of the office and internal matters, often serving as a liaison between supervisors and SOS executive staff.
Interact closely with department directors to promote innovative programs, anticipate emerging issues and breakdown complex and technical issues to provide a better understanding for public consumption.
Responsible for measuring the effectiveness of communications programs, providing oversight and ensuring execution of programs and responsible for overseeing external agency vendors.
Oversee the tracking of media reports of the office, employees, services and other SOS office activities.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years' experience in professional communications-related setting, which could include journalism or public affairs, corporate, government or agency or crisis communications environment.
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills as well as strong verbal communications and presentation skills
Experience developing relationships with reporters/media, pitching news stories/ ideas, managing media inquiries and serving as a spokesperson a plus.

Compensation

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

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director of public relations jobs in chicago, il

Director of Communications - Illinois Secretary of State

Director of Communications

Director, Public Relations + Communications

Director of Marketing & Communications

Director of Communications

Associate Director of External Relations

Director of Development and Communications

Associate Director of Communications & Digital Strategy, CBC (Part-Time)

Director of Marketing and Communications (Aviation)

Media Relations and Strategy Associate Director

Public Relations Account Director (Enterprise/Cybersecurity)

Director of Community Behavioral Health

Director of Marketing & Communications

Director of Communications

Director of Marketing

Marketing Director

Communications Director

Director of Marketing (Volunteer Opportunity)

Director of Communications

Head of Marketing - Medical Device

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