Media Relations Specialist

Inland Group; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to enhance its internal and external communications. This dynamic role involves crafting engaging press releases, managing media campaigns, and ensuring effective communication with employees and the public. You will collaborate with executives to develop messaging that resonates with the marketplace and helps elevate the company's brand presence. If you have a passion for storytelling and a knack for digital communications, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organization. Join a team where your creativity and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation Time

Nine Paid Holidays

Three floating holidays per year

Sick time

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Company-paid long-term disability

Qualifications

• 5+ years in communications or public relations, ideally in commercial real estate.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Write press releases, manage media campaigns, and internal communications.
• Develop social media content and update corporate website.

Skills

Writing

Proofreading

Editing

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of AP Style

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Hubspot

Drupal

Cision

Meltwater

Axios

Instagram

X (formerly Twitter)

LinkedIn

Canva

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to the VP Director of Media Relations and Corporate Communications, the Media Relations Specialist is focused on internal communications, social media campaigns and graphics, digital communications, media coverage monitoring, and website content management efforts on behalf of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., one of the nation’s largest real estate and investment management companies. Candidates will be comfortable working in a team environment with executives at all levels to help develop messaging and communicate it to the marketplace via focused media campaigns, including press releases, pitching and building relationships with key members of the media, as well as maintaining content on the corporate website. The role also includes management of internal employee communications, ensuring all employees are informed of key business developments and accomplishments.

NOTE: Please submit a cover letter or writing sample with your application.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Write press releases, thought leadership pieces, website copy and social media content and manage media campaigns, including speaking engagements, for Inland member companies.
• Source news opportunities and pitch stories/executives to the media.
• Manage and write internal communications efforts.
• Create and assist with Inland’s digital presence, social media campaigns and initiatives.
• Compose internal employee weekly news postings.
• Copywriting and proofing internal/external communication materials.
• Update content on the corporate website.
• Manage the coordination of awards and rankings for Inland member companies.
• Assist the Director of Media Relations and Vice President of Media Relations.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations or related field, preferably in either the commercial real estate or the commercial real estate investment industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Relations, Communications, Business or related field.
• Must have strong writing, proofing and editing abilities; experience in commercial real estate, finance and investments a plus.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and complete a project from start-to-finish.
• Knowledge of AP style.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas simply and effectively.
• Comfortable working with all levels of employees and executives.
• Familiarity with Hubspot and Drupal.
• Familiarity with national press release distribution services such as Business Wire.
• Familiarity with media databases such as Cision/Meltwater/Axios.
• Experience with Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Canva.
• Familiarity with basic HTML a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Annual Base Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000. This position is eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefits for eligible Full-time employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO).
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year.
• Sick time.
• Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks and drug screening is performed on all new hires, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.

We are an E-Verify employer.