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LAYIQ - Director of Communications at Chicago Public Media

Communications Strategy
Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy that advances the reputation, visibility, and influence of Chicago Public Media and its portfolio of brands.
Partner with Marketing & Communications leadership to develop and maintain a clear, compelling, and consistent narrative across all external communications.
Develop communications strategies for major organizational initiatives, partnerships, fundraising campaigns, product launches, and other strategic priorities.
Establish goals, key performance indicators, and reporting to measure the effectiveness of communications efforts and continually refine strategy based on results.
Media Relations & Storytelling
Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and cultivate strong relationships with local, national, and industry reporters, editors, producers, and influencers.
Lead proactive media outreach that elevates Chicago Public Media, its brands, its journalism, and its civic impact.
Identify and secure opportunities for Chicago Public Media journalists, editors, and executives to appear in broadcast, print, digital, podcast, and live media.
Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, FAQs, and other external communications materials.
Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities to amplify organizational priorities, respond to emerging issues, and strengthen the organization's public profile.
Executive Communications & Thought Leadership
Partner with executive leadership to strengthen the organization's public profile through strategic communications and thought leadership.
Collaborate on developing speeches, talking points, opinion pieces, award nominations, executive messaging, and other communications materials as needed
Identify and secure speaking engagements, interviews, conferences, awards, and other opportunities that position organizational leaders as trusted voices on journalism, civic engagement, and the future of local media.
Prepare executives for media interviews and public appearances through message development and media coaching.
Reputation Management
Advise senior leadership on communications strategy and messaging during sensitive organizational issues.
Serve as the primary liaison to the organization's external crisis communications consultant, coordinating planning, messaging, and response efforts as needed.
Support communications planning and execution during high-profile or time-sensitive situations, ensuring alignment among leadership and external communications partners.
Consult on sensitive internal communications to help ensure alignment between internal and external messaging.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner closely with colleagues across marketing, editorial, development, legal, human resources, and executive leadership to ensure coordinated and effective communications.
Provide strategic communications counsel on messaging, positioning, and audience impact across the organization.
Represent communications in cross-functional planning for major organizational initiatives and announcements.

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