VP, Public Affairs & Communications — National Media Strategy

Socket.dev; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

NICB is seeking a VP of Public Affairs and Communications to lead strategic communications, media relations, and branding across the organization. You will report to the President & CEO and supervise a team including a Director of Marketing and several specialists.

The role requires a strong track record in national campaigns, executive communication, and stakeholder engagement, with 8–10 years in communications and 5 years in a leadership capacity. Hybrid work in Oak Brook, IL is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a communications-oriented major required.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in a communications management position required.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/management responsibility required.
• Experience leading large-scale communication projects and campaigns.
• Experience delivering high-value outcomes to a membership or similar stakeholder group.
• Ideal candidate resides in Chicagoland with periodic in-person reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees internal and external communications to NICB Board, members, media, employees, and partners.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with national media, industry associations, and external constituencies.
• Leads national public awareness campaigns leveraging media, social, and digital tactics.
• Provides speech writing and presentation support to senior leaders.
• Maintains internal communications informing employees and members of developments.
• Oversees branding, marketing initiatives, and brand alignment across the organization.
• Supervises direct reports and manages budgeting, planning, and staffing.
• Aligns public affairs with organizational priorities across departments.
• Directs website intranet, social media content, annual reports, and newsletters.
• Develops a spokesperson training program for NICB employees.

Skills

Public affairs

Media relations

Strategic communications

Executive interaction

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Master's degree preferred

Job description

NICB is seeking a VP of Public Affairs and Communications to lead strategic communications, media relations, and branding across the organization. You will report to the President & CEO and supervise a team including a Director of Marketing and several specialists.

The role requires a strong track record in national campaigns, executive communication, and stakeholder engagement, with 8–10 years in communications and 5 years in a leadership capacity. Hybrid work in Oak Brook, IL is expected.