Hiring Director of Public Relations in Chicago

POSITION⁰

In general the PR Director will be an integral part to the AGENCY 360⁰ team and must be versatile, hard-working, and self-starting.  This person will be expected to independently manage key projects, publicity campaigns, and special events for various clients; have an established, reliable and current network of press contacts; and 3+ years of proven experience securing relevant media placements in the Chicagoland market.

Some specific tasks will include:

• Effectively and professionally represent AGENCY 360 and clients to the media
• Develop and implement overall media relations strategies and opportunities for all agency clients
• Draft press releases, media alerts and pitch media in several categories in multiple markets
• Work directly with clients, and with other 360 account managers to fulfill media placements
• Develop and maintain media contact lists
• Research local/regional and industry market media across the nation
• Develop annual editorial calendars and timelines for media placements
• Maintain media placement archives and work with account managers to develop summaries and reports for clients
• Participate in management of company social media accounts

Skills required:

• Capable of self-starting without micromanagement
• Ability to manage up and down to company partners, account managers and various vendors
• Excellent writing in all relevant formats with ability to mimic client brand language
• Social networking and digital engagement
• Effective and efficient researching of contacts, trends, partnership opportunities, background information, etc.
• Constant Contact
• WordPress
• Market research databases, e.g. Cision

COMPENSATION⁰

• based on experience, 3+ years minimum in public relations in relevant categories (namely: dining, entertainment, sports); $45,000 – $55,000; option for health/dental benefits
• flexibility to occasionally work remotely (offices based in Stickney, IL at Hawthorne Race Course — position requires a car)
• start immediately; contract positions will also be considered
• ideal position for experienced and talent publicist who is ready to grow in career with a company that provides leadership opportunities and true growth potential

CONTACT:

Send resume and cover letter:

Dakota Shultz

Co-Founder, Partner

dakota @ AgencyThreeSixty.com