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We have an immediate need for a Public Relations and Communications Assistant  to join a rapidly growing team. Our rapidly-growing promotional marketing company, applies a customer-friendly, direct, results-driven approach to marketing research and sales. As a result of proven success and expertise, new clientele is continuously added as we dramatically increase clients’ product exposure, sales and brand recognition.

There is a high demand for customer service oriented, and cost-effective services. This leading retail marketing firm provides advertising, marketing, and public relations campaigns for burgeoning companies and break out products/services. The Public Relations and Communications Assistant  will work closely on performance-driven campaigns with high profile clients who consistently look for innovative strategies to drive their company and respective brands forward and increase their bottom line.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing and executing projects as assigned by the Marketing Manager
• Working with the Marketing Manager and key accounts to integrate PR campaigns with customer promotions
• Coordinating in-store service events and maintaining successful operation
• Building relationships with customers and communicating promotional services
• Working with the Marketing Manager to develop and refine measurement strategies for PR campaigns
• Development of promotional marketing materials and visual merchandising
• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and retail event personnel
• Keeping accurate and timely record of event traffic, production, and inventory
• Identifying new opportunities and efficiency innovations
• Position will be considered for senior campaign management roles based on performance

Join a prominent firm specializing in providing marketing, advertising, and consulting services. We’re seeking a Public Relations and Communications Assistant to collaborate directly with marketing specialists, utilizing innovative advertising methods to generate new revenue streams for our campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to developing and executing innovative communication techniques within the team.
• Manage internal teams and programs while ensuring effective internal communication.
• Establish and maintain information channels to support product/service promotion.
• Take charge of branding, publicity, business gatherings, and advertising materials.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for senior management.

Desired Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Initiative and adept problem-solving capabilities.
• Driven for rapid career advancement.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of public relations and communication strategies.
• Proficiency in marketing, advertising, and promotional methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.

This role is perfect for individuals eager to drive innovative communication strategies and contribute to revenue growth in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage and execute projects assigned by the Public Relations and Communications Manager.
• Collaborate with key accounts to integrate public relations campaigns with customer sales promotions.
• Coordinate in-store service campaigns and ensure successful field campaign operation.
• Build relationships with customers and communicate promotional services effectively.
• Work with the Public Relations and Communications Manager to develop and refine measurement strategies for campaigns.
• Develop promotional marketing materials and execute visual merchandising strategies.
• Maintain relationships with customers and retail personnel.
• Keep accurate records of campaign attendance, traffic, and sales.
• Identify new opportunities and efficiency innovations to improve campaign performance.

• College degree or in the process of completion preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing, sales, or related field (internship experience is an asset).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional, service-oriented attitude with problem-solving skills.
• Superb organizational and tracking skills with attention to detail.
• Adaptability, dependability, and responsibility.
• Basic understanding of public relations, communications, marketing concepts, and sales strategy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Assist in creating and distributing press releases, media alerts, and other PR materials.
• Support the development and execution of public relations campaigns.
• Help maintain media lists and build relationships with journalists and influencers.
• Monitor media coverage and compile media reports.
• Assist with coordinating and managing press events and interviews.
• Prepare and edit communication materials, such as newsletters and presentations.
• Support the PR team with administrative tasks and project coordination.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• High attention to detail and creativity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and social media platforms is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field preferred.
• Previous internship or work experience in public relations is a plus, but not required.
• Strong interest in public relations and a desire to grow within the industry.

• Comprehensive training and mentorship programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive our corporate storytelling and public relations initiatives across brands and on a global scale. This role is pivotal in shaping how our company and brands are perceived, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring our messaging aligns with corporate strategy, objectives and values.

Salary Range: $­­160,400-$188,800 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we’ll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global storytelling and public relations strategy that aligns with corporate goals and enhances brand reputation.
• Establish executive visibility strategies, in partnership with brand communications team, and oversee the strategy execution.
• Create evaluation tools and process approaches to advance enterprise and brand narratives while effectively collaborating across the enterprise on storytelling opportunities.
• Ensure consistency and coherence in messaging across all communications, adhering to regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.

External Public Relations

• Cultivate and manage relationships with key media outlets, journalists, influencers, and industry analysts to secure positive coverage and amplify the company’s brand presence globally.
• Act as a spokesperson and ambassador, representing the company at events, conferences, and media engagements.
• Monitor industry trends, news cycles, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling and in support investor relations.

Cross Functional and Cross Brand Leadership

• Collaborate with legal and investor relations teams to ensure accurate and transparent communication of financial results, corporate governance matters, and key investor communication materials, including annual reports, shareholder letters, and presentations, to support investor relations initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with senior executives, brand communication and marketing teams, and subject matter experts to uncover and articulate the company’s achievements, innovations, and thought leadership.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on public perception, crisis communications, and reputation management.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead a team of talented storytellers, PR professionals, and communications experts to create and disseminate compelling narratives across various platforms and channels.
• Oversee the creation of content engaging content including press releases, articles, blogs, social media posts, videos, and other materials to effectively communicate key messages and reinforcing company achievements, innovations, and thought leadership.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of PR/media relations communications experience within a large, global corporation; ideally multi-brand.
• Minimum of 7 years in a leadership role within a large, global organization, directing a team of 3+ full-time employees.
• Strong written and verbal command of the English language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced employee communications leader with proven track record of driving innovation to realize meaningful impact for the enterprise.
• Advanced verbal and written (storytelling) communications skills. Ability to stay ahead of the changing communications landscape and adapt as necessary to improve effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage strong working relationships, counselling and coaching executives and other senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives, goals, and strategies into comprehensive communications strategies, plans and tactics.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions, build consensus and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage third-party resources and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to apply measurement and analytics to measure impact and inform prioritization.
• Strong leadership qualities including superb people management skills.
• Be able to attract, motivate, empower, coach and retain staff.

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! –Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

iHeartMedia Markets

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it!  iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month — a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. And we were just recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report!

In fact, iHeart has: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;

• We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
• iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.  As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.  Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

iHeartMedia’s sales leadership is seeking a dynamic Senior Account Executive – Podcast to drive podcast monetization efforts.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic advertising partnerships with digital advertising agencies and advertisers in close collaboration with existing iHeartMedia Chicago Sales team and their client bases.

Successful candidates must be motivated, enthusiastic, self-starters able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and execute strategy for monetizing podcast slates and key sponsorships including, but not limited to, a short and long-term national account & agency plan, eye for scoping strategic revenue opportunities, and knack for cross-organizational collaboration.
• Manage and proactively sell to advertising agencies and brands.
• Meet quarterly and annual revenue goals according to sales plan through a deep understanding of iHeartMedia’s podcast portfolio.
• Service and drive customer satisfaction for accounts.
• Drive mindshare and market share gains across the buying community through consistent and strategic coverage plans.
• Partner with operations organization to set proper expectations with customers and super-serve their needs.
• Develop presentations to brands and agencies designed to sell marketing solutions.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to maximize advertising revenue, including product marketing, research, account management, and more.

What You’ll Need:

• 3+ years prior experience in a Podcast sales role.
• 5+ years prior in a sales organization, sales role preferred.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative attitude.
• A robust network of agency and client relationships.
• Ability to design, deliver, and execute marketing strategies and presentations.
• Must also be knowledgeable and savvy with digital and social platforms.
• Prior demonstrated prospecting experience through cold calling, networking, and meeting functions.
• Proven track record of reaching sales targets and revenue goals.
• You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Reliable transportation to attend outside meetings outside the office.

What You’ll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• General understanding of business principles and sales environment
• Interest in developing knowledge of business operations and sales concepts and techniques
• Individual accountability and understanding of when to seek guidance
• Skills managing assigned projects to completion
• Understanding to resolve problems using established guidelines and professional judgement
• Ability to communicate information about iHeart products in a digestible manner and to apply active listening skills to validate understanding of customer needs
• Understanding of impact of your own decisions
• Goal orientation and the ability to focus and prioritize

Location:

Chicago, IL: 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 30th Floor, 60601

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salaried

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• ​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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