Communications Assistant

Communications Assistant | Full-Time | On-Site | Chicago, IL

(Work Setting: Fully on-site role in Chicago, IL. Local commute required. Remote work is not available.)

Start Date: Within 2–4 Weeks

A fast-paced media and communications team needs clear messaging structure, efficient public relations coordination, and proactive editorial support. Based in Chicago, IL, this position handles day-to-day media outreach, press list updates, and content distribution for our regional campaigns.

Core Communications Focus

We partner with clients across retail, telecommunications, and consumer services. Our communications team manages the press workflows and media distributions that keep our client stories fully visible.

Responsibilities

• Manage Media Schedules: Oversee press calendars, track release distribution logs, archive media kits, and keep press lists updated.
• Coordinate Communications: Serve as a primary point of contact for media contacts, creative partners, and internal spokespeople.
• Maintain Public Relations Operations: Track media coverage metrics, resolve daily press distribution bottlenecks, and organize media kits.
• Support Team Syncs: Prepare campaign briefing agendas, document editorial decisions during morning syncs, and track follow-up press leads.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in public relations, writing, customer service, media support, or office administration is a plus.
• Strong organizational, writing, and time-management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses.
• Hands-on training in media outreach, press release drafting, and campaign communications.
• Career advancement opportunities into communications coordination and media strategy leadership roles.
• Team activities and industry networking.

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