Director of Strategic Communications & Media Relations

Chicago Public Media Inc; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 104.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation days

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement savings plan

Commuter benefits

Zusammenfassung

Chicago Public Media is seeking a Director of Communications to lead external communications for its trusted local media brands, including WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Communications, you will develop proactive strategies, write high-impact materials, and cultivate relationships with journalists to shape the organization’s public profile locally and nationally.

Qualifikationen

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven success securing earned media and building journalist relationships.
• Experience creating and executing organizational communications strategies.
• Strong executive messaging, speechwriting, and media preparation abilities.
• Ability to handle high-profile or sensitive communications challenges.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute external communications strategy for Chicago Public Media brands.
• Lead media outreach, cultivate relationships with reporters and editors, and secure coverage.
• Write materials: press releases, advisories, statements, talking points, FAQs.
• Advise leadership on messaging and reputation across local and national audiences.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure cohesive external storytelling.

Kenntnisse

Writing ability

Media relations

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Crisis communications

Collaboration

Public journalism passion

Jobbeschreibung

Chicago Public Media is seeking a Director of Communications to lead external communications for its trusted local media brands, including WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Communications, you will develop proactive strategies, write high-impact materials, and cultivate relationships with journalists to shape the organization’s public profile locally and nationally.