Public Affairs Director | Tassi Communications, Inc.

Posted on Feb 18, 2025
Type: Job

Position Overview

Tassi Communications seeks a full-time Public Affairs Director with a minimum of four years of experience in Illinois public affairs and media relations to guide activities for clients and campaigns across Illinois. This remote position will report to and work closely with the firm’s president, providing strategic guidance to clients and contributing to all aspects of client service, including public relations planning, content creation and strategic writing, media and stakeholder engagement, event staffing, and reporting. As the company expands, there is tremendous opportunity for growth.

Responsibilities

Public Affairs Director will be responsible for:

• Building grassroots coalitions; engaging stakeholders, including elected officials, community leaders, and nonprofit partners, around key issues
• Developing thought leadership content, including byline articles and opinion editorials, for placement in key outlets
• Concepting newsworthy stories and events that earn media coverage for clients
• Creating, reviewing, and deploying high-impact media materials, including releases, advisories, and pitches
• Successfully engaging media on behalf of clients to secure positive coverage
• Staffing interviews and events throughout Illinois (approx. 5-10% on-site meetings, travel)
• Building and managing internship program; managing contractors

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field
• A minimum of four years of media relations and/or issues advocacy experience in Chicago/Illinois media markets
• A portfolio of earned media coverage and written content
• A passion for storytelling and ability to distill complex information into digestible content
• Proficiency with Cision database, TVEyes; strong researching and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional communications skills (professional demeanor, clear/concise in communication)
• Attention to detail; strong copywriting and editing skills
• A highly motivated, self-starter attitude; committed to hard work but knows how to make work fun!

$80,000-$90,000 (commensurate with experience)