Job Description: Senior Communications Associate
Summary
Are you looking for a company culture that believes in flexibility and nurturing both your professional and personal passions and responsibilities? Are you someone who thrives in an environment where each day is different?
At CS-Effect, a strategic communications agency, we understand that work is one part of our multifaceted lives, which is why we offer a flexible environment that fosters both personal fulfillment and professional success.
Our Chicago-based agency is seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded Senior Communications Associate to support our public relations, content development and internal marketing initiatives.
If you’re looking to expand your experiences at a growing boutique agency with a highly regarded reputation among our clients and our industry leaders, let’s talk. This is a full-time, remote position. This position does require you to travel to Chicago quarterly for team meetings and occasional client meetings or events.
The ideal candidate is seeking an opportunity where they can be an integral part of the team while operating in an autonomous environment. You will have the opportunity to shine while working with clients that range from mid-size businesses to non-profits to large national associations.
We value diversity and actively invite individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for this position.
Why Work With Us?
We are a tight-knit team of professionals with extensive experience and expertise in public relations, communications and media relations. This is a role in which you can challenge yourself and gain rich experience in your field, all while being an integral member of our team.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package ranging from $62,000 to $70,000 annually (depending on your experience), including performance-based incentives.
Our benefits include:
A remote position
Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan with company match
A generous vacation policy
10 company holidays per year, plus paid holiday leave the last week of December
Annual company-funded professional development
What The Role Entails:
As the Senior Communications Associate, you will have the opportunity to support a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and associations in many industries from healthcare to education and professional services. Responsibilities will include:
Media Relations:
Working with the senior team to develop media strategies for our clients.
Developing media lists, media materials, and proactively contacting the media to secure interviews for clients.
Pitching thought leadership opportunities and securing speaking engagements at conferences and events.
Building strong relationships with and maintaining a robust network of media contacts.
Content Development:
Writing news releases, blog posts, and website articles.
Developing case studies that showcase our clients' successes.
Managing social media platforms and crafting engaging messages for various social channels.
Internal Marketing Support:
Producing a monthly newsletter with engaging content for our respective audiences.
Developing case studies that showcase our successes.
Writing web content, including blog posts, and managing social media platforms.
Your Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, resourceful and:
Thrives in an environment where they operate autonomously, get to wear multiple hats, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Has 3-5 years experience in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field. This includes previously working in a remote environment.
Agency experience is a plus.
Holds a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
Boasts exceptional written and oral communication skills. (There will be a writing test during the interview process.)
Has a reliable home-office setup with a computer, high-speed internet, video camera, etc.
Embraces technology, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Google Analytics, social media analytics, MailChimp, Cision, Canva, and video production (for social media) are a plus.
To Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Candice Warltier at cwarltier@cs-effect.com. The cover letter must answer the question:
When you are responsible for multiple projects with similar deadlines, how do you prioritize the workload to meet all deadlines while producing high caliber deliverables?