Director of Communication & Public Relations

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$135K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This job leads enterprise communications, including PR and executive storytelling, across internal and external channels for Impact. It requires extensive experience in communications leadership, with a focus on integrated strategies, media relations, and internal communications. Benefits include extensive time off, health plans, retirement plans, and education support.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build, own, and operationalize the enterprise communications strategy across internal and external channels, ensuring alignment to brand vision, mission, and revenue goals.
  • Develop and maintain a master communications calendar spanning executive communications, company announcements, product/service updates, and brand campaigns.
  • Create messaging frameworks, tone, and storytelling architecture that strengthen brand perception and employee engagement.
  • Lead speechwriting, executive ghostwriting, and content creation for corporate leadership, including talking points, op-eds, and keynote support.
  • Serve as brand guardian for narrative consistency and alignment across all communication touchpoints.
  • Develop and lead an integrated PR and thought leadership strategy to elevate Impact’s brand nationally across target industries.
  • Cultivate relationships with media, analysts, and influencers to secure consistent coverage and amplify brand credibility.
  • Build press kits, media lists, and executive briefing materials for interviews and speaking opportunities.
  • Create and activate campaign-based PR programs that align to brand and demand generation initiatives—driving measurable awareness and lead engagement.
  • Partner with digital marketing to ensure PR outcomes contribute to SEO, backlink, and digital authority metrics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in communications and PR, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven success developing and executing integrated communication strategies in a high-growth or enterprise environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive measurable impact across brand awareness, share of voice, and engagement metrics.
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across corporate, executive, and customer-facing narratives.
  • Experience managing PR agencies, media partners, and vendor relationships.
  • Strong understanding of digital PR, content amplification, and data-driven communications.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.

Benefits

  • Up to 20 days of PTO
  • Up to 7 Paid Sick Days
  • 12+ paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive Health, Disability Life, Dental and Vision Plans
  • 401(K) & retirement plans
  • Tenure incentives at 5- (Tiffany & Co. Gift Card), 10- (Rolex), and 20- ($20,000 check) year marks
  • Continued education reimbursement
  • On-going training & development opportunities
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Impact Networking, LLC

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For over 25 years, we’ve helped businesses grow with expert-driven managed services that empower organizations to streamline operations, enhance security, and unlock new opportunities they didn’t think possible. We are committed to continuous improvement, partnering with businesses to navigate today’s challenges so they’re prepared for future success. Our comprehensive solutions include marketing, managed IT, cybersecurity, digital transformation, media production, AI, and print services. With 700+ experts across 23 locations in six states, we deliver the expertise and resources businesses need to stay ahead.

Founded in 1999
Waukegan, Illinois, USA
839 employees (80 in marketing)
53% recommend to a friend
76% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
44.1K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$410.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.4%
Direct
41.2%
Referral
7%
Social
2.1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~833

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
46 (5% of company)
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