Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, hold accountable (LMA)
• Lead the day-to-day management of assigned accounts and account teams, ensuring strategies, timelines and deliverables remain on track
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact for clients
• Provide strong support on accounts led by senior leaders, as needed
• Develop and execute strategic, creative and integrated PR plans aligned with client goals
• Write, review and edit press materials including press releases, media alerts, photo captions, media pitches, biographies, digital press kits etc.
• Oversee the quality and accuracy of work produced across assigned accounts
• Anticipate challenges, recommend solutions and confidently navigate client concerns, team conflicts and shifting priorities
• Lead proactive media relations efforts, including identifying timely story opportunities, developing targeted pitches and securing consistent, high-quality coverage
• Maintain client relations through meetings, conference calls, events, general contact

Requirements

• Minimum five to seven (5–7) years related experience in Public Relations; Agency experience highly preferred
• BA or BS in Public Relations or related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• National and local (Chicago) media contacts
• Proficient in AP style
• Experience using industry tools such as Muck Rack, Meltwater, Podchaser, Qwoted, ChatGPT, Slack and more
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and ability to assist clients and the social team with developing strategies on these platforms as needed
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace applications
• Strong strategic planning abilities and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Health Care Support Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Emotional Well Being Support Program
• 401(k) plan