Coordinator, Brand PR & Corporate Communications

Chicago, IL (Unknown)

$50K/yr – $55K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end brand communications and storytelling, translating leadership direction into campaigns, managing calendars, coordinating cross-functional workflows, and shaping content across owned channels and media relations.

  • Own day-to-day editorial publishing across Blackhawks.com and the team app
  • Support integrated campaigns and broader storytelling across channels
  • Coordinate cross-functional workflows and maintain brand voice consistency

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Communications Execution & Support
  • Support the execution of integrated communications plans across key brand and/or business initiatives, including marketing campaigns, partnerships, community initiatives and organizational announcements.
  • Translate strategic direction from leadership into tactical deliverables, including timelines, content needs and distribution plans.
  • Assist in managing the brand/editorial calendar to ensure alignment across departments and channels.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workflows, timelines, approvals and other internal communications with Marketing, Social, Content & Creative and other departments to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
  • Maintain high standards of brand voice, tone and consistency across all communications.
  • Help maintain department processes, documentation and workflow tools to improve efficiency and consistency.
  • Support brand and communications planning processes by maintaining trackers, compiling performance metrics, developing recaps and preparing materials for recurring team and stakeholder review meetings.
  • Content & Storytelling
  • Draft and edit a wide range of communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, features, website copy and in-app messaging.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or similar discipline.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and understanding of AP style.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms, digital content management systems and media monitoring tools.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with tight deadlines.
  • Passion for sports, culture and storytelling.
  • Ability to adapt to occasional variations in schedule including working nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate based on the event calendar.
  • Must demonstrate our organizational values of integrity, curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and originality

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid life insurance), employee assistance program (EAP), comprehensive PTO package, social events, volunteer opportunities, and learning and development. Employer-paid breakfast, lunch, parking, on-site gym and training classes, employee ticket program, and more.
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Chicago Blackhawks

Six-time Stanley Cup champions: 2015, 2013, 2010, 1961, 1938, 1934. Original Six hockey club founded on Sept. 25, 1926, when the National Hockey League awarded a franchise to Major Frederic McLaughlin. Owned by Chairman Rocky Wirtz, the Chicago Blackhawks play and operate at the United Center.

Founded in 1926
Chicago, Illinois, USA
420 employees (72 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
30.1K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$238.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.4%
Direct
50.2%
Referral
10.2%
Social
9.1%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~420

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
45 (11% of company)
Median Tenure
5.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

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