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3 weeks ago

Senior Manager for Marketing and Communications, Extension Marketing and Communications

University of Illinois

Urbana, IL (Unknown)Full time$70K/yr – $85K/yr
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3 weeks ago

Manager/Sr Product Marketing Manager Agentforce

Salesforce

Chicago, IL (On-site)Full time$117K/yr – $217K/yr
5 weeks ago

Marketing & Visual Communications Intern

THE RADIO FLYER COMPANY

Chicago, IL (On-site)Internship$21/hr – $25/hr
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1 month ago

Director of Marketing and Communications

Howard Brown Health

Chicago, IL (On-site)Full time$159K/yr – $170K/yr
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1 month ago

Manager/Sr Manager Technical Product Marketing (Slack)

Salesforce

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Full time$117K/yr – $217K/yr
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1 month ago

Assistant Director, Content and Social Media Strategy

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Full time$64K/yr – $83K/yr
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Senior Manager for Marketing and Communications, Extension Marketing and Communications

University of Illinois

Urbana, IL (Unknown)

$70K/yr - $85K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level5+ years exp.
3 weeks ago
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Manager/Sr Product Marketing Manager Agentforce

Salesforce

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$117K/yr - $217K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level7+ years exp.
3 weeks ago

Marketing & Visual Communications Intern

THE RADIO FLYER COMPANY

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$21/hr - $25/hrIn-houseInternshipIntern/new grad
5 weeks ago
Howard Brown Health logo

Director of Marketing and Communications

Howard Brown Health

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$159K/yr - $170K/yrIn-houseFull-timeDirector/executive5+ years exp.
1 month ago
Salesforce logo

Manager/Sr Manager Technical Product Marketing (Slack)

Salesforce

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$117K/yr - $217K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level5+ years exp.
1 month ago
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Assistant Director, Content and Social Media Strategy

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$64K/yr - $83K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level2+ years exp.
1 month ago
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University of Illinois

Senior Manager for Marketing and Communications, Extension Marketing and Communications

Urbana, IL (Unknown)

$70K/yr – $85K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and guide Illinois Extension's strategic communications program, leading media relations, messaging, and cross‑functional collaboration across the MarCom team to raise statewide visibility and advance priorities.

  • Oversee staff and performance development
  • Drive media strategy, content development, and stakeholder partnerships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Supervise two media communications coordinators, a media communications manager, Extra Help employees, and student interns assigned to communications projects, including assigning work, establishing expectations, and supporting successful project completion.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide timely feedback on work quality and performance, establish professional development goals, and provide supportive and corrective guidance when needed.
  • Mentor and provide strategic guidance to members of the state MarCom team, fostering collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and an inclusive work environment.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to identify, develop, and deliver marketing and communications training and professional development opportunities for Illinois Extension personnel.
  • Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Develop and execute media-centered communications strategies that increase Illinois Extension’s statewide visibility, strengthen organizational reputation, and advance strategic priorities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with media, University partners, affiliate organizations, and other key stakeholders to expand the reach and impact of Illinois Extension communications.
  • Lead media relations efforts, including identifying and developing news opportunities, coordinating media pitches, and disseminating news releases, feature stories, and statewide messages.
  • Develop key messaging strategies and communications tools, including message frameworks, creative briefs, pitch materials, and other resources that support consistent and effective communications.
  • Identify and pursue strategic promotional, trade, partnership, and paid advertising opportunities in collaboration with MarCom colleagues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
  • Five (5) years of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area that included experience leading strategic communications initiatives.
  • Experience supervising, managing, or providing direct leadership to staff.
  • Knowledge of purpose and mission of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) and University of Illinois Extension and knowledge of best practices in accessible marketing and communications.

Preferred

  • Master's degree in communications, marketing, education, business administration, design, international relations, public relations, or closely related field.
  • More than ten (10+) years of professional experience in marketing, public relations, publicity, or communications or closely related field.
  • Demonstrated advancement in scope of responsibility, such as increased project complexity, independent decision-making, budget responsibility, or leadership of staff or team.
  • Experience managing media relations at a campus, statewide, regional, or national level.
  • Experience working in higher education or public engagement.

Salaries

Posted range

$70K/yr – $85K/yr

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