Public Relations Manager (MPI)

We are now hiring for a full-time Public Relations Manager (MPI) to join our Team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create and maintain an overall favorable public image for MPI/CP4P by communicating programs, accomplishments and/or points of view, in partnership with the Communications Director and Chief Communications Officer 
• Help clarify the organization’s point of view to its various audiences through media press releases, leadership media interviews, press conferences, public events. etc. 
• Cultivate relationships with influential print, digital and broadcast journalists, as well as thought leaders within the public safety sector in addition to film and multimedia production outlets 
• Write media releases, develop and prepare press kits and other press materials 
• Field media questions and serve as first point of contact for media inquiries 
• Strategize and release information to counter negative publicity and handle crisis and emergency communications 
• Brief organizational leadership on communicating with the media 
• Assist with writing speeches for organizational leadership at public-facing events 
• Develop and organize promotional events 
• Develop advertising and marketing communications material 
• Monitor social, economic, and political trends that might affect the organization 
• Partner with Social Media Manager to write and create digital content for organization’s social media outlets, such as regular posts, blogs, tweets, etc. 
• Project management expert, with ability to adhere to critical project timelines 
• Ability to work special events, as well as handle unexpected deadlines and emergency communications 
• Must be able to periodically work evenings/weekends 
• Other program duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Communications or Marketing with a PR or Advertising concentration 
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working in public relations field or similar role 
• Must have access to own transportation for off-site projects/events 
• Excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to write compelling copy are a must 
• Must be deadline-driven and possess the ability to meet important timelines. 
• Must have established print, digital and broadcast media contacts in the Chicago metropolitan area. 
• Strong risk management and evaluation skills 
• Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms 
• Expert verbal communications skills 
• Be proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate with an attention to detail 
• Ability to use good judgment, work well under pressure, adapt to change, and work collaboratively with individuals from all culturally diverse backgrounds 
• Strong relationship building skills 
• Strong strategic and organizational skills 
• Effective time management skills and ability to complete given tasks 
• Self-motivated, team and goal-oriented individual with the ability to drive results 
• Strong knowledge of Content Management Systems (i.e., WordPress)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment.

SALARY:

• Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $64,000.

Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions. 
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options 
• 12 paid Holidays 
• Parental Leave 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Bereavement Leave 
• 401K Plan 
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning 
• Wellness Initiative Program 
• Employee Assistance Network