Deputy Communications Director

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services seeks a Deputy Communications Director to lead statewide communications efforts, manage strategies for federal healthcare initiatives, and supervise the communications team. The role requires strong writing, organization, and leadership to coordinate public website and social media content, events, and sensitive outreach with the Governor's Office.

The position reports to the Director of Communications and focuses on policy development and

Qualifications

• Four years of college with coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, or liberal arts.
• Four years of related administrative experience in media relations, communications, public affairs, or comparable field.
• Four years of professional experience managing a communications strategy for a public or business organization.
• Four years of professional experience presenting or communicating on behalf of a public or business organization.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays and work overtime including evenings and weekends.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or marketing preferred.

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Communications strategy

Public speaking

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or marketing

Four years of college coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, or liberal arts

Job description

The Deputy Communications Director serves as a policy-making official reporting to the Director of Communications at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. This role leads internal and external communications efforts, manages communications strategies related to federal healthcare initiatives, and oversees the communications team's operations. The position requires strong writing, organizational skills, and leadership abilities to manage statewide marketing efforts, public website and social media content, special events, and sensitive communications with the Governor's Office.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of college with coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, or liberal arts
• Four years of related administrative experience in media relations, communications, public affairs, or comparable field
• Four years of professional experience managing a communications strategy for a public or business organization
• Four years of professional experience presenting or communicating on behalf of a public or business organization
• Ability to travel with overnight stays and work overtime including evenings and weekends
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or marketing preferred