Director, Strategic Communications

About Us

Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in Transportation & Infrastructure, Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We pride ourselves in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity in all aspects of our operations.

The Director will lead and manage project teams, while keeping an eye on measuring key outcomes for our clients in our Strategic Communications practice. This role supports our clients within the Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs industries. The successful candidate has experience leading strategic communications initiatives within the public affairs realm.

The Director works closely with the project and creative teams to develop and execute comprehensive communications plans. These plans may include content development, earned media, social media, stakeholder engagement, public education and outreach campaigns intended for diverse audiences using both traditional and emerging resources. Together with the project team, they will transform complex issues into visual stories with compelling narratives.

The Director is a strategic thinker that brings new ideas and a fresh perspective to communicate highly technical materials into digestible terms for the public. They are an experienced project manager, and will manage multiple project teams, scopes, and resources, closely monitoring deliverables and tracking metrics for successful outcomes.

The Director works closely with clients to engage target audiences and educate them on project goals and benefits, ultimately building consensus that shapes public policy. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and public speaker and is comfortable facilitating meetings with top-level executives. Experience working with diverse community groups and building stakeholder engagement plans and coalitions is preferred.

• 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 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.
• Travel within the state of Illinois to attend and manage in-person client events and functions.

• 10+ years professional experience in communications for/within public affairs
• Strong familiarity with public affairs policy, local and state government, and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to convey complex, technical topics in a clear and concise manner
• Experience managing project teams and/or junior reports is required
• Skilled at working with minimal supervision on high-profile projects
• Deep experience in gubernatorial or statewide communications campaigns is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, communications, political science or related field
• Must reside in Illinois, have reliable transportation and be willing to travel as needed to client offices and events
• Ability to work in the Morreale Communications office 3 days per week

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