Public Relations Manager | Tassi Communications, Inc.

Publicity Club of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Public Relations Manager to lead PR efforts for a diverse range of clients. This fully remote role offers the chance to shape strategic communications, engage with media, and create compelling content that tells powerful stories. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their media relations expertise to secure positive coverage and drive impactful campaigns. Join a team that values creativity and hard work, and take your career to the next level in this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of media relations experience in Illinois media markets.
• Strong portfolio of earned media coverage and written content.

Responsibilities

• Guide PR activities for clients and campaigns across Illinois.
• Create high-impact media materials and engage media on behalf of clients.

Skills

Media Relations

Content Creation

Strategic Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Social Media Management

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Cision Database

TVEyes

Job description

Public Relations Manager | Tassi Communications, Inc.

Posted on May 6, 2025
Type: Job

Tassi Communications seeks a full-time Public Relations Manager with a minimum of four years of experience in Illinois media relations and public affairs to guide PR activities for clients and campaigns across Illinois. This fully remote position will report to and work closely with the firm’s president, providing strategic guidance to clients and contributing to all aspects of client service, including public relations planning, content creation and strategic writing, media and stakeholder engagement, event staffing, and reporting. As the company expands, there is tremendous opportunity for growth.

Requirements

Public Relations Manager will be responsible for:

• Researching trending topics, staying up to date on news that impacts firm’s clients
• Concepting newsworthy stories and events that earn media coverage for clients
• Conducting outreach to stakeholders, including elected officials, community leaders, and nonprofit partners
• Creating, reviewing, and deploying high-impact media materials, including releases, advisories, and pitches
• Successfully engaging media on behalf of clients to secure positive coverage
• Writing thought leadership content, including byline articles and opinion editorials
• Developing, managing various social media platforms for clients
• Participating on client conference calls; preparing coverage reports
• Staffing interviews and events throughout Illinois (10% travel, maximum)
• Building and managing internship program; managing contractors and vendors

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field
• A minimum of four years of media relations and/or issues advocacy experience in Illinois media markets (Chicago market experience a plus)
• A portfolio of earned media coverage and written content
• A passion for storytelling and ability to distill complex information into digestible content
• Proficiency with Cision database, TVEyes; strong researching and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional communications skills (professional demeanor, clear/concise in communication); attention to detail
• A highly motivated, self-starter attitude; committed to hard work but knows how to make work fun!

$75,000 to $85,000

How to apply

Please send resume and cover letter to Kristin Tassi: [e-mail]