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SHIFT Communications · 12 hours ago

Director

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

SHIFT is a performance communications agency looking for a Chicago-based Director to join their consumer team. The role involves managing programs for major restaurant chains, engaging in business development, and mentoring team members, with a focus on media relations and influencer marketing.

Digital MarketingPublic RelationsSocial Media Marketing

Responsibilities

Ensuring your team’s work is client- and/or media-ready before we press send

Collaborating with experts across the network who can strengthen your team’s efforts, and/or whom your team’s expertise can help strengthen theirs

Running client events in collaboration with clients and partner agencies

Identifying and working with media (including earned media pitching as necessary), influencers and partners

Ensuring all clients are kept informed on emerging trends, actively engaged in our relationship and delighted with our work

Broadening our base of relationships within your clients

Nurturing and growing your network of trusted relationships with the media, industry analysts and influencers

Engage in new business opportunities, including the development of proposals, pitching for new clients and projects and presenting to prospects

Qualification

Public relations strategiesInfluencer marketingSocial media marketingFoodBeverage experienceClient relationship managementCreative storytellingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

Seven+ years of increasing responsibility in an agency or fast-paced client environment (some agency experience is critical)

Ability to work with a distributed team and be in our Chicago office in The Loop 3 days a week

Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication

Leadership and authority, with the ability to confidently deliver PR recommendations and counsel to large groups both virtually and in-person

A deep understanding of today's consumer – from micro to macro shifts – and how those trends are impacting people's purchasing power and the brands they engage with

A demonstrated record of developing and executing successful public relations strategies and programs while closely managing budgets

Experience in influencer marketing and social media best practices; with knowledge of what it takes to create earned media campaigns and sponsored opportunities

Experience reaching top-tier local and national media with creative storytelling

Strong personnel management and mentoring skills

The ability to form strong multiple client relationships, and mentor others to do the same