Director Of Communication & Public Relations

TL;DR

Director Of Communication & Public Relations (Marketing): Responsible for building and executing a comprehensive communications and public relations strategy to drive awareness, trust, and preference for the Impact brand. Focus on developing and leading an integrated PR and thought leadership strategy to elevate Impact’s brand nationally across target industries.

Location: Onsite in Chicago, Illinois

Salary: $135,000-$150,000 plus bonus eligibility

Company

Impact is a leading national managed services provider specializing in IT & Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation & AI, Integrated Marketing, and Print & Document Management.

What you will do

• Build and execute an enterprise communications strategy across internal and external channels.
• Develop and lead an integrated PR and thought leadership strategy to elevate Impact’s brand nationally.
• Partner with HR and executive leadership to craft and execute an internal communications framework.
• Create messaging frameworks and storytelling architecture to strengthen brand perception and employee engagement.
• Lead speechwriting and content creation for corporate leadership.
• Cultivate relationships with media, analysts, and influencers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in communications and PR, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success developing and executing integrated communication strategies in a high-growth or enterprise environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across corporate, executive, and customer-facing narratives.
• Experience managing PR agencies, media partners, and vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of digital PR, content amplification, and data-driven communications.

Culture & Benefits

• Up to 20 days of PTO, up to 7 Paid Sick Days, and 12+ paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Comprehensive Health, Disability Life, Dental and Vision Plans.
• 401(K) & retirement plans.
• Tenure incentives at 5-, 10-, and 20-year marks.
• Continued education reimbursement and on-going training & development opportunities.