About Morreale Communications:
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 position to lead and manage project teams with an eye on measuring key outcomes for our clients in our TIM practice.
Responsibilities:
- Provide internal and external account strategy and counsel as well as generate thoughtful and actionable ideas while leading projects and campaigns.
- Develop and implement comprehensive communications involving strategic planning, public involvement and campaign management.
- Develop and manage comprehensive public engagement strategy to engage diverse audiences and stakeholders.
- Generate original and engaging content for online and print.
- Spearhead client promotional campaigns, including creating, editing and disseminating publications, reports, website content, social media, newsletters and print materials.
- Identify appropriate external forums to convey client stories and support client spokespeople for speaking engagements.
- Manage and develop direct reports for effective performance and professional growth.
- Oversee a team of communications and creative specialists.
- Develop and manage task orders including scope of work and cost proposal.
- Oversee project account health including contract compliance and budget.
- Interface with, communicate with and provide counsel for clients.
- Participate in and contribute to company leadership meetings and annual leadership retreat.
- Lead by example while demonstrating the Morreale Core Values.
- Attend and manage in-person client events and functions.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years professional experience in communications for/within the transportation industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to convey complex, technical topics in a clear and concise manner.
- Skilled at working with minimal supervision on high-profile projects.
Strong familiarity with transportation and infrastructure policy, local and state government, and stakeholders. - Deep experience in government or statewide communications campaigns is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, communications, political science or related field.
Requirements:
Communications experience with transportation and infrastructure policy is required. Experience working with diverse community groups and building stakeholder engagement plans and coalitions is required.
Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00, based on experience
- Must reside in Illinois, have reliable transportation and be willing to travel as needed to client offices and events.
- Must be able to work 3 days in office