Public Relations Director jobs in Chicago, IL

Public Relations Director directs and implements a company's public relations strategies. Manages media relations, announcements, editorial placement, and speaking opportunities. Being a Public Relations Director evaluates and authorizes all forms of communication regarding the organization for release to the public. Develops press releases, white papers and supporting materials. Additionally, Public Relations Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Public Relations Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Public Relations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Public Relations
  • Two by Four
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME

  • Description —

    Are you a PR MVP? Do you build relationships, cultivate leads and develop brand awareness... all over your morning coffee? Then you're probably just the Director of Public Relations we're looking for. Two by Four needs someone who understands the earned media landscape, can lead new business, counsel our clients and execute integrated media relations strategies. Our winning candidate will be the principal agency rep across our accounts, and will be responsible for contributing to the quality of the agency’s offerings in unison with senior leaders across various departments. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop and lead internal and external client PR teams with strong potential for growth within the company. If you relish the chance to help develop and grow business, thrive on working in a fast-paced, creative environment, and possess a strong, entrepreneurial spirit, apply now!

    Responsibilities

    • Leads and owns all aspects of our client’s public relations and influencer marketing programs which includes – building strong client relationships, proactively delivering counsel to clients, developing and executing against strategic plans, overseeing day-to-day campaign execution across team members, and partnering with senior colleagues.
    • Generates strategic story ideas and topic angles, overseeing the team in developing media materials and pitch media to land earned coverage.
    • Responsible for overall client relationships and for building relationships with key day-to-day client contacts to ensure that agency relationships exist across multiple levels and points of contact and grow over time.
    • Leads the public relations new business efforts at the agency by ushering-in new clients and verticals by leveraging strong industry relationships.
    • Secures, maintains, and grows the business by identifying new growth opportunities based on insights into the company, client, industry, and economy – responsible for proactively prospecting and supporting new business opportunities, including finding and leading RFP submissions for earned media and influencer marketing campaigns.
    • Leads organic growth and maintenance by creating and selling-in new, innovative earned media ideas that complement current paid and owned media programs.
    • Cultivates an area of specialty or subject matter expertise that adds value to agency prospects and existing clients.
    • Leads talent development for the department by mentoring, motivating and consistently providing actionable feedback.
    • Actively engages in efforts to identify, grow and retain top talent – determines staffing needs and recommendations for appropriate allocation of personnel.
    • Financial management includes negotiating contracts/fees, annual forecasting, managing to budget/account profitability, staffing plans, client reporting, etc.
    • Scopes accurate budgets for clients on public relations and influencer marketing projects and retainers.
    • Ensures that clients are making progress towards achieving their marketing objectives by making major contributions to client strategic and business-building ideas.
    • Leads public relations and influencer marketing analytics and reporting outputs in partnership with the Analytics Director on a monthly/quarterly basis.
    • Sets a standard of work level that demonstrates a commitment to involvement in growing the client’s and agency’s business – this includes the onboarding of new media monitoring technology, reporting/scoring software, wire services, social listening platforms, etc.
    • Attends appropriate business/social functions that enhance the image of the agency, reveal growth and analytics opportunities, solidify client relationships, etc.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum of 15 years of public relations experience with strong industry relationships.
    • Energetic, authentic and personable leader and team player.
    • Proven national and local media relationships with top-tier media.
    • Strong influencer marketing experience (across both micro-influencers and celebrity talent).
    • Proven leadership experience, mentoring and developing junior talent.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and media monitoring/analytics tools (Muck Rack, Cision, Tagger, Meltwater, etc.)
    • Possess the appropriate business acumen to drive client’s business objectives and demonstrate the ability to balance agency and client interests.
    • Be engaging and persuasive in verbal, written and presentation style.
    • Entrepreneurial, self-starter with a knack for building trusted relationships.

    Accountability

    • Reports to President, Chicago
    • Ultimately this person is accountable for leading the Public Relations team in any reasonable way possible.
    • THIS IS A PREDOMINATELY A “WORK FROM THE OFFICE” JOB. While we currently offer “Work from Home Wednesdays”, this job requires that you work in our Chicago office Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
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Public Relations/Marketing Director
  • Premier Healthcare of Illinois
  • Norridge, IL PART_TIME
  • The primary purpose of your job position is to develop, coordinate, direct, and administer our facility’s marketing and public relations programs and services.Plan, develop, organize, implement, evalu...
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Public Relations Account Director
  • Tier One Partners, LLC
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Are you seeking a communications leadership position that allows you to do your best work within a creative, flexible, and fun agency environment? Tier One Partners, a 2024 PR NEWS Agency Elite 100 fi...
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Assistant Director of Public Relations
  • Mayer Brown LLP
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and dispute...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Public Relations Account Executive
  • myWHY Agency
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • WHO WE ARE: myWHY Agency is a black-owned, women-led integrated marketing and creative agency founded by four-time Emmy Award-winning TV producer Emerald-Jane Hunter. Our team has a record of developi...
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Public Relations Coordinator
  • Pat Tillman Foundation
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. Inspired by ...
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Community Relations Specialist
  • Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Chicago, IL
  • Summary This position is located in External Affairs Directorate, Office of Citizenship, Partnership and Engagement. As ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Creative Internship, Copywriter - Summer 2024
  • FleishmanHillard
  • Chicago, IL
  • Are you up for a meaningful challenge and an unforgettable internship at one of the best agencies in Chicago? At Fleishm...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Director of Public Relations
  • Mayer Brown LLP
  • Chicago, IL
  • Overview: Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the worlds major corporations, funds, and fin...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Life Safety Manager | McCormick Place Convention Center
  • AEG
  • Chicago, IL
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  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Public Relations Account Manager (Remote)
  • Interdependence
  • Chicago, IL
  • Who we are Interdependence is the most effective, innovative and optimized public relations, communication and integrate...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Program Manager, Student Support and Engagement
  • Chicago Public Schools
  • Chicago, IL
  • Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Public Relations Account Executive (Fully Remote)
  • Interdependence
  • Chicago, IL
  • Who we are Interdependence is the most effective, innovative and optimized public relations, communication and integrate...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Clery Compliance Coordinator
  • DePaul University
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description The Highlights: Serves as the chief administrator of institutional Clery Act Compliance. Responsible for...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...
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What does a Public Relations Director do?

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Public relations professionals typically work for PR and marketing firms, businesses and companies, government, and public officials as PIOs and nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations.
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Another feature to Public Relations, creating trust.
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To get started in public relations (PR), it is usually best if you have a bachelor’s degree in a field such as communications or public relations.
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