Brand & Media Strategy Lead, Communications

Chicago Shakespeare Theater; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago seeks an Associate Director of Communications to join the Marketing and Communications team, advancing CST’s storytelling and elevating the institution’s brand across productions and programs.

You will lead media strategy, develop promotional partnerships, and manage CST’s digital and social presence, collaborating with the Director of Communications on comprehensive plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in marketing, communications, or public relations in a cultural or arts setting.
• Proven ability to develop integrated marketing plans and core messaging.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills for multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director to develop institutional and production marketing plans and messaging.
• Serve as primary copywriter and proofreader for external communications and materials.
• Lead media strategy, handle production media requests, and build press relationships.
• Pitch stories, draft releases, fulfill media requests, and report coverage and impressions.
• Manage media calendar, Tessitura contacts, and event RSVPs; coordinate openings and special events.
• Develop cross-promotional partnerships and assemble asset toolkits for partners.
• Represent CST at industry events; oversee social media strategy and influencer plans.
• Collaborate with Digital Content Specialist on organic content and with Marketing on paid social.

Skills

Media strategy

Copywriting

Public relations

Social media management

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Tessitura

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago seeks an Associate Director of Communications to join the Marketing and Communications team, advancing CST’s storytelling and elevating the institution’s brand across productions and programs.

You will lead media strategy, develop promotional partnerships, and manage CST’s digital and social presence, collaborating with the Director of Communications on comprehensive plans.