Strategic External Communications Manager

CCC Information Services; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Paid time off

Annual Incentive Plan PerformanceBonus

Comprehensive health insurance

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Stock Purchase Plan options

Job summary

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. is seeking an External Communications Manager to advance our external storytelling across insurers, repairers, automakers and consumers.

You will transform research, product innovations and industry insights into newsworthy stories and coordinated programs across earned, owned and social channels. In this hybrid Chicago-based role, you will own projects end-to-end, craft materials for announcements, manage media relations, and elevate executive visibility through

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in communications, media relations, or public relations or a related field.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with ability to craft messages for different executive voices.
• Strong news judgment and storytelling instincts to translate complex information into clear audience-focused content.
• Experience supporting media relations and building relationships with trade or B2B reporters.
• Experience developing executive communications and visibility content, including thought leadership and briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, compelling content across press releases, media pitches, newsroom stories, bylined articles, Q&As, talking points, briefing materials and social channels.
• Lead announcements, launches and events, coordinating materials, embargoes and launch-day plans.
• Build and maintain media lists, respond to inquiries, and identify timely media opportunities.
• Prepare executives and subject-matter experts for interviews, speeches, panels, podcasts and briefings.
• Track coverage, awards and share of voice, reporting outcomes to leadership.

Skills

Writing

Editing

News judgment

Storytelling

Media relations

Executive communications

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. is seeking an External Communications Manager to advance our external storytelling across insurers, repairers, automakers and consumers.

You will transform research, product innovations and industry insights into newsworthy stories and coordinated programs across earned, owned and social channels. In this hybrid Chicago-based role, you will own projects end-to-end, craft materials for announcements, manage media relations, and elevate executive visibility through