Senior Communications Manager - Transportation (Hybrid)
Morreale Communications - Rosemont, Illinois, United States
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About Us:
Our team enjoys summer hours, competitive health benefits, professional development opportunities and additional perks throughout the year. Morreale works out of a custom office in Rosemont, IL. The office is within walking distance to shopping, dining and special events with free parking and transportation from the CTA Blue Line. While we will continue to offer a flexible work schedule, we are only considering candidates who are enthusiastic about being in the Rosemont office to collaborate with their colleagues three days per week.
Background:
Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in transforming outcomes in the areas of Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility (TIM), Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We are looking to fill this newly created position to lead and manage project teams with an eye on measuring key outcomes for our clients in our TIM practice.
The Senior Communications Manager is an expert project manager and critical thinker with excellent client relations skills. They have extensive experience developing strategies for communications campaigns within the transportation industry using a combination of resources. They are both a thinker and a doer who can provide effective counsel to our clients, as well as lead the project lifecycle alongside our team. Experience with virtual public engagement is preferred but not required.
Experience within the transportation, infrastructure or mobility industries is required for success in this role.
Job Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of communications projects for clients, including project start up, resourcing, budget compliance and successful execution of deliverables. Create versatile and strategic messages to satisfy client objectives Lead and work with the project and design team to shape highly technical information into digestible messaging for targeted public consumption 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 Lead rapid response team and protocol to respond quickly to any media or social media issues Attend and manage in-person client events and functions throughout the Chicagoland area and state of Illinois Job Requirements
6+ years professional experience in the areas of communications and marketing Demonstrated expertise with successful, detailed project management, including management of project budgets, resource utilization & staffing Demonstrated analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message Demonstrated communications skills and ability to meet client expectations Ability to think creatively to produce engaging content Ability to work with the design team to produce collateral materials Ability to track multiple tasks for multiple projects to keep on time and budget Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize projects on deadline Proven experience building coalitions, engaging stakeholders and managing communications needs Bachelor’s degree Must reside in Illinois within the Chicagoland area and have the ability to commute to our office 3 times per week, as well as visit client sites/attend client events as necessary Commitment to Morreale Core Values View our Core Values video
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! Our core values represent the beliefs, philosophies and principles that define who we are and how we do business. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates commitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do.
Accountability: Own it and honor our commitment to others. Diversity: Embrace diverse perspectives and foster a culture of inclusion. Excellence: Think big. Be bold and make every action count. Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and trustworthy. Always do the right thing. Collaboration: Stronger together. Elevate each other’s unique abilities to build on our collective strength. About Morreale Founded in 2006, Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business, media, policy and people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of change, crisis and opportunity, Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development, stakeholder engagement, branding and creative strategy, digital & social communications, diversity & inclusion, policy strategy and media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE/WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.
Joining Morreale Communications offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for public affairs and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply to our open position and become part of our dedicated team.
Benefits:
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits 401k program and safe harbor match Paid personal time off Paid maternity leave Remote and flexible schedule options Charitable giving employer-match program Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.