Communications Manager developing strategic communications for transportation, infrastructure, and mobility sectors. Requires hybrid work schedule and client-facing project management expertise.
Responsibilities
Create versatile and strategic messages to satisfy client objectives
Create and implement social and digital education strategies, aligning community partnerships and identifying external forums to convey client stories and support thought leadership strategies
Identify key stakeholders including diverse audiences, community leaders, elected leaders and opinion leaders to ensure the right message is being developed and delivered in an effective way
Manage the full lifecycle of communications projects for clients, including project start up, resourcing, budget compliance and successful execution of deliverables
Work collaboratively with project and design team to shape highly technical information into digestible messaging for targeted public consumption
Participate in rapid response team and protocol to respond quickly to any media or social media issues
Work a hybrid schedule, three days in the Morreale office
Attend and manage in-person client events and functions both during and after hours
Travel both locally and throughout the state of Illinois, as needed, to attend and manage in-person client events and functions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field or previous PR agency experience
5+ years of communications project management experience, including managing project deliverables and project teams
5+ years of professional experience in the areas of communications and marketing
Demonstrated analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message
Demonstrated creative ability to produce exciting and interesting content
Strong writing and editing skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to drive project timelines to success
Ability to track multiple tasks for multiple projects to keep on time and budget
Experience working with client teams, demonstrating utmost professionalism
Ability to collaborate with design team to produce targeted collateral materials
The ability to attend and manage in-person client events and functions both during and after hours
The ability to travel throughout the state of IL, as needed, for specific client events
The ability to work a hybrid schedule, three days per week in the Morreale office
Must reside in Illinois and have reliable personal transportation
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
401k program and safe harbor match
Paid time off
Paid maternity Leave
Remote and flexible schedule options
Job title
Communications Manager – Transportation, Infrastructure, and Mobility
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