Director, Strategic Communications
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Job Location:
Rosemont, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us:
Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in the areas of Transportation & Infrastructure Health & Wellness Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We pride ourselves in our commitment to excellence innovation and integrity in all aspects of our operations.
Background:
The Director will leadandmanageprojectteamswhile keepinganeye on measuring key outcomes for our clients in our Strategic Communicationspractice. This role supports our clients within the Health & Wellness Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs successful candidate has experience leading strategic communications initiatives within the public affairs realm.
The Director works closely with the project and creative teams to develop and execute comprehensive communications plans. These plans may include content development earned media social media stakeholder engagement publiceducationand outreach campaigns project team they will transform complex issues into visual stories with compelling narratives.
The Director is a strategic thinker that bringsnew ideasand a fresh perspective to communicate highly technical materials into digestible terms for the public. They are an experiencedprojectmanagerandwillmanagemultipleprojectteamsscopesandresources closelymonitoringdeliverables and tracking metrics for successful outcomes.
TheDirectorworkscloselywithclientstoengagetargetaudiencesandeducatethemon project goals and benefitsultimately buildingconsensus thatshapespublic policy. The ideal candidateisastrongwriterandpublicspeakerandiscomfortablefacilitatingmeetingswithtop- working with diverse community groups and building stakeholder engagement plans and coalitions is preferred.
JobResponsibilities:
Provideinternalandexternalaccountstrategyandcounselaswellasgenerate thoughtful and actionable ideas while leading projects and campaigns.
Developandimplementcomprehensivecommunicationsinvolvingstrategicplanning publicinvolvementand campaign management.
Developandmanagecomprehensivepublicengagementstrategytoengagediverse audiences and stakeholders.
Generateoriginalandengagingcontentforonlineandprint.
Spearheadclientpromotionalcampaignsincludingcreatingeditinganddisseminating
publicationsreportswebsitecontentsocialmedianewslettersandprintmaterials.Identifyappropriateexternalforumstoconveyclientstoriesandsupportclient spokespeople for speaking engagements.
Manageanddevelopateamofcommunicationsandcreativespecialists.
Developandmanagetaskordersincludingscopeofworkandcostproposal.
Overseeprojectaccounthealthincludingcontractcomplianceandbudget.
Interfacewithcommunicatewithandprovidecounselforclients.
Travel within the state of Illinois to attendandmanagein-personclienteventsandfunctions.
JobQualifications:
10yearsprofessionalexperienceincommunicationsfor/withinpublicaffairs
Strongfamiliaritywithpublicaffairspolicylocalandstategovernmentandstakeholders
Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillsincludingpublicspeakingandthe ability to convey complex technical topics in a clear and concise manner
Experiencemanagingprojectteamsand/orjuniorreportsisrequired
Skilledatworkingwithminimalsupervisiononhigh-profileprojects
Deepexperienceingovernmentorstatewidecommunicationscampaignsispreferred
Bachelorsdegreeinpublicpolicycommunicationspoliticalscienceorrelatedfield
MustresideinIllinoishavereliabletransportationandbewillingtotravelasneededto client offices and events
Ability to work in the Morreale Communications office 3 days per week.
CommitmenttoMorrealeCoreValues
ViewourCore Valuesvideohere!
Ourcorevaluesrepresentthebeliefsphilosophiesandprinciplesthatdefinewhoweareand how we do business. We are looking for a candidate whodemonstratescommitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do.
Accountability:Ownitandhonorourcommitmenttoothers.
Diversity:Embracediverseperspectivesandfosteracultureofinclusion.
Excellence:Think andmakeevery actioncount.
Integrity:.
Collaboration: collective strength.
AboutMorreale
Founded in 2006 Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business mediapolicyand people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of changecrisisand opportunity Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development stakeholder engagement branding and creative strategy digital & social communications diversity & inclusion policystrategyand media relations. Morreale is a certifiedWBE/WBENCagencybringingunrivaledexperiencefromawiderangeofbackgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.
Benefits:
Competitivemedicaldentalvisionandlifeinsurancebenefits
401kprogramandsafeharbormatch
Paidpersonaltimeoff
PaidMaternityLeave
Remoteandflexiblescheduleoptions
Charitablegivingemployer-matchprogram
Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and .
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Morreale is a strategic communications and pr firm located in Chicago, Illinois, that provides services to the Healthcare, Transportation, Infrastructure & Development, Education, Government; Energy and Utilities, Technology, Corporate, Advocacy and Not-for-profit industries.
