WBEZ-FM 91.5 este un post de radio public cu sediul în Chicago, care produce programe de știri, dezbateri și divertisment pentru ascultătorii din oraș și din afara acestuia. În calitate de organizație media nonprofit, oferă materiale jurnalistice și conținut cultural care contribuie la informarea și conectarea publicului său.
Director of Communications – Chicago Public Media (Hybrid)
Lead external communications for Chicago Public Media’s WBEZ, Chicago Sun-Times, and other local nonprofit news brands in a hybrid role. Shape media relations, executive messaging, thought leadership, and organizational reputation.
Statele Unite ale Americii
Illinois104.000 $ – 130.000 $ / an
HibridNormă întreagăLiderLimbă Obligatorie: englezăComunicațiiDescriere
- Lead external communications across Chicago Public Media’s local media portfolio, including WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, chicago.com, and Vocalo
- Create and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy
- Work with Marketing & Communications leaders to maintain a consistent and compelling public narrative
- Develop communications plans for initiatives, partnerships, fundraising campaigns, product launches, and strategic priorities
- Set communications goals, KPIs, and reporting practices to evaluate performance
- Act as the primary contact for media inquiries
- Build relationships with local, national, and industry reporters, editors, producers, and influencers
- Drive proactive media outreach and create coverage opportunities for journalists, editors, and executives
- Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, FAQs, and related materials
- Track media coverage, amplify key priorities, and respond to emerging issues
- Prepare executive speeches, talking points, opinion articles, award submissions, and messaging
- Pursue speaking engagements, interviews, conferences, awards, and other thought-leadership opportunities
- Prepare executives for interviews and public appearances through message development and media coaching
- Counsel senior leaders through sensitive organizational matters
- Coordinate with the external crisis communications consultant
- Help plan and deliver communications for high-profile or time-sensitive situations
- Advise on sensitive internal communications
- Collaborate with marketing, editorial, development, legal, human resources, and executive leadership teams
- Provide strategic communications advice and represent communications in cross-functional planning
Cerințe
- Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling ability
- Skill in turning complex subjects into clear, engaging communications for varied audiences
- Proven ability to generate earned media coverage
- Established relationships with journalists and media organizations
- Experience designing and delivering communications strategies
- Substantial executive communications experience spanning speechwriting, messaging, media preparation, and thought leadership
- Experience guiding organizations through high-profile or sensitive communications situations
- Sound judgment and discretion
- Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Strong collaborative approach
- Ability to establish trusted partnerships across teams and with senior leaders
- Commitment to local journalism, civic engagement, and public service media
Beneficii
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Vacation
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Retirement savings
- Commuter benefits plan
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Equal opportunity employment