Chief Media Relations Strategist

BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge is seeking a Media Relations Director to manage the flow of information between the organization and the media and public. The role involves building relationships with key media stakeholders, developing strategic communications plans with the Director of Public Relations, and crafting messaging for press releases, posts, speeches and social channels.

The position also covers overseeing media communications, preparing articles and press kits,

Responsibilities

• Ensure the company protects and promotes its image in a proper, coordinated, and consistent manner.
• Cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships within the press and publicity community.
• Manage the flow of news about the organization to the media.
• Gather and disseminate timely information to press and staff.
• Optimize communication system to enhance accuracy of communication.
• Create effective communication channels social media & blogs - Enhance effectiveness of press and publicity function.
• Act as a media spokesperson on behalf of the company and address questions and complaints.
• Develop relationships with national and regional press contacts to ensure the company reputation is promoted and to deflect criticism.
• Plan and oversee press events.
• Detect public relations issues as they emerge and address them directly.
• Research and write briefing materials.
• Assemble press kits.
• Compose and edit press releases, company literature, and articles for internal and external use.

Job description

BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge is seeking a Media Relations Director to manage the flow of information between the organization and the media and public. The role involves building relationships with key media stakeholders, developing strategic communications plans with the Director of Public Relations, and crafting messaging for press releases, posts, speeches and social channels.

The position also covers overseeing media communications, preparing articles and press kits,