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Job DescriptionOffice of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Job Title: Social Media Manager (EA II) Division: Executive Staff Union: N/A Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook County Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 annually – commensurate with experience Benefits: Overview: The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is looking for a creative and resourceful Social Media Manager to help manage and support the office’s social media presence with creative, engaging content and strategic storytelling. This role is responsible for developing strategies to capture the public’s attention, expand the office’s digital reach, and promote key initiatives across a variety of platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a fun and dynamic approach to messaging, using data-driven insights to connect with a diverse and engaged audience while maintaining a consistent and impactful online presence. Key Responsibilities: • Social Media Strategy Development, • Create and implement social media strategies that align with the office’s communication goals, • focusing on audience engagement and advocacy of key initiatives, • Content Creation & Writing, • Write, edit, and schedule compelling social media posts, • Assist in producing multimedia elements—images, videos, and graphics to drive audience engagement and maintain brand consistency, • Content Calendar Management, • Oversee the creation and maintenance of a social media content calendar to ensure a consistent flow of posts across all platforms, • Manage the timely and strategic scheduling of content to support campaigns, initiatives, and special events, • Platform Management, • Manage the office’s social media presence on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok, tailoring content to each platform’s audience and features, • Campaign Development & Execution, • Lead the creation and execution of social media campaigns, using creative content, storytelling, and strategic messaging to increase engagement and promote key events, • Analytics & Reporting, • Use social media analytics tools to track performance metrics, evaluate the success of campaigns, and provide actionable insights to improve engagement and effectiveness, • Trendspotting & Innovation, • Stay updated on social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices, bringing fresh ideas to ensure the office’s content is timely, innovative, and relevant, • Collaboration, • Work closely with the Communications and Public Engagement teams to ensure social media content aligns with broader messaging, branding, and campaigns, • Brand Consistency, • Maintain a consistent and authentic voice across all social media platforms that aligns with the Illinois Secretary of State’s mission, values, and public-facing initiativesRequired Skills and Qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience, • Minimum of 3 years of experience in social media strategy, content creation, or digital marketing, • Proven ability to create high-quality, engaging social media content tailored to different platforms and audiences., • Experience managing content calendars and ensuring timely and strategic scheduling of posts and campaigns., • Expert knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, TikTok) and content formats, with the ability to tailor messaging to each platform’s strengths., • Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and creative content that resonates with diverse audiences., • Proficiency with social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights)., • Proficiency in content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, and video editing software., • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and content streams in a fast-paced environment., • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data insights to refine strategies and improve engagement.Additional Information:, • Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support news, events, or special content needs, • Perform other duties as assignedApplication Process:, • Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code. Powered by JazzHR 0ee2FnbeA1

About This Role The Retailer Communications Specialist will deliver innovative, creative and effective communication solutions targeting Ace retailers, primarily via the retailer-facing intranet. These communications materials drive awareness, interest, desire and action around our strategic initiatives, while providing retailers with information they need to successfully operate their stores. Working closely with the broader Corporate Communications team and assigned business partners, this individual will lead the planning, development and execution of comprehensive communication campaigns. As part of the Corporate Communications team, this role reports to the Retailer Communications Manager. This team is responsible for content and strategy of all communication to Ace retailers and employees. What You'll Do • Become a trusted partner to people at all levels of the organization, provide strategic counsel to assigned business partners and advise on the best method and plans for communication, including strategy, outlet and timing, • Develop communications plans that support and advance company priorities and then carry out tactics that drive adoption of key business programs, • Assist in maintaining content calendar and ensure alignment with comprehensive retailer-facing communication plan, • Lead content development for key initiatives and create various forms of communications that include but are not limited to: writing intranet articles, drafting and managing content of intranet pages, distributing e-newsletters, and scripting, storyboarding and directing video production, • Build and refine processes for streamlined collaboration with assigned business partners, • Measure the effectiveness of communications materials and use data and feedback to inform and enhance future campaigns Who You Are You understand the value of clear, concise and organized messaging around complicated topics. When you see room for improvement or meet a challenge, you proactively bring recommendations and initiate positive change. Required Skills • 3-5 years of experience in marketing or corporate communications, • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English or related field, • Outstanding writing abilities, • Strong attention to detail and organization, • Self-motivated, eager to identify and solve problems, and takes initiative, • Experience developing and executing strategic communications plans, • Experience creating new processes to streamline work, • Ability to work cross-functionally and interact with senior level executives, • Availability to work in-office minimum 4 days per week, • Willingness to travel up to twice per year to Ace Conventions as needed Compensation Details: $86700 - $108500 per year Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: • Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!), • Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation., • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability ) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents, • 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire, • Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation, • Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review, • We know the work environment matters. That's why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales, • We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!, • Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more, • Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off, • Adoption cost reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events, • Identity theft protection, • Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies. Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts: Create Job Alert We want to hear from you! When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets. Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. Disclaimer The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written "Position Description" is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. 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Job Description Summary of Position: After School Matters is seeking instructors to begin working in Fall 2025. After School Matters is reviewing applications on a rolling basis. After School Matters is seeking committed, part-time instructors to teach Communications/Leadership programs for 15-30 high school participants (15:1, instructor: teen ratio) between the ages of 14 to 20 for 2024-2025. Example of Communication and Leadership programs include: * Business and entrepreneurship (marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, etc.) * Communications (intercultural communication, conflict management, public speaking, etc.) * Journalism (newswriting, news reporting, news publishing, etc.) * Community activism (community organizing, service learning, debates, etc.) The program will allow students to learn and engage in activities specific to the content area. An instructor will expose teens to a wide range of activities and concepts to meet measurable programmatic outcomes. The instructor will recruit, teach, and mentor teens and will also manage operational pieces such as program planning and budget creation. Instructors must have a program curriculum plan. See ASM Program Planner After School Matters has four program branches: North/Northwest, South/Southwest, Downtown, and Program Supports (special initiatives). Please note that Interstate-55 is an approximate dividing line between our North/Northwest and South/Southwest branches. Program Sessions and Schedules: The typical schedule for program sessions are as follows: * Fall: 10 weeks, Monday through Friday (after school hours) and/or Saturday, 60-90 instructional hours (based upon the program model). Additional hours are allotted for planning, recruitment, professional development and meetings. Exact program meeting days/times are flexible, with some restrictions, so long as instructional hours are met. * Fall programs begin in September 2025 * Limited opportunities for Saturday only programs are available. Major Duties and Responsibilities: * Expose a diverse group of teen participants to various facets of content area-specific industry while fostering a positive, safe, and collaborative atmosphere for all teen participants. * Maintain knowledge of current industry trends, technology and concepts * Prepare, organize, and supervise interactive, teen-led activities on content area * Develop, plan, and implement high-quality related field trips, master classes, events, and guest visits to enhance instruction and training * Provide supervision during program field trips and other youth engagement opportunities * Report all problems or concerns and program updates to After School Matters Program Specialist to maintain consistent lines of communication throughout the program session * Attend all planning and program dates, including: Instructor orientation, professional development workshops, meetings and other required sessions * Participate in the recruitment, interview, and selection process of teen program participants * Manage and track program activities such as attendance, interview outcomes, enrollment, evaluation surveys, and pertinent student records in an online data tracking system (CitySpan). Supervisory Responsibilities: * Supervise teens at an average of 15:1, instructor: teen ratio Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Demonstrated practical knowledge of content area * Creative problem-solving skills * Customer service skills; ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders (teen participants, parents, ASM programs staff, vendors, etc.) * Cultural competence Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in relevant content area etc. is preferred; high school diploma or GED required. * Experience working in a field relevant to the content area is required. * Familiarity with specific Chicago neighborhoods is required. * Experience teaching, specifically teenagers, is highly preferred. * Commitment to diversity and inclusion is required. Compensation: $20-27 /per hour, depending on applicable experience and education About Us: After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond. Thirty-five years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 450,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do. We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including three ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park. Currently, After School Matters' annual operating budget is approximately $35M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization. For more information, visit . EEO: After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income. Powered by JazzHR gSR3pIuaKZ

Job Description Siege Media is a growing and remote-first organic growth agency! We were nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented Freelance Bilingual Content Editor (English/German) to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients. Learn more about working at Siege by experiencing our culture on Instagram and checking out our work on Dribbble! Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. Through our “health, then work” philosophy we are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know. Responsibilities • Prepare, edit, and rewrite comprehensive copy on a variety of topics within specific industry verticals in both English and German with minimal supervision, • Read copy to identify and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax, • Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides, • Fact-check copy to ensure that all dates, names, statistics, and facts are correct, • Identify ways to improve the structure and flow of content, • Act as the final stamp of approval on all assigned client copy, • Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from clients and teammates, • Close attention to detail with a heavy focus on AP style, • Experience writing and editing for the web, with a focus on digital content including long-form guides, infographics, how-tos, software/tool roundups, comparison posts, trend reports, and other thought leadership content, • Extensive knowledge of niche topics within the health, legal, finance and/or tech industries, • Goal-orientated with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently, • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment, • Experience using Google Workspace, • 2-3 years experience creating and editing content for both German and English-speaking companies or brands, • 4-year degree in German, English, journalism or a related field, • Intermediary SEO knowledge with a working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites, • Your resume, • A short introduction/cover letter S67s16dlNw

Job Description Siege Media is a growing and remote-first organic growth agency! We were nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We currently have a spot open for a talented Freelance Bilingual Content Editor (English/French) to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients. Learn more about working at Siege by experiencing our culture on Instagram and checking out our work on Dribbble! Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. Through our “health, then work” philosophy we are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know. Responsibilities • Prepare, edit, and rewrite comprehensive copy on a variety of topics within specific industry verticals in both English and French with minimal supervision, • Read copy to identify and correct errors in spelling, grammar, and syntax, • Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides, • Fact-check copy to ensure that all dates, names, statistics, and facts are correct, • Identify ways to improve the structure and flow of content, • Act as the final stamp of approval on all assigned client copy, • Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from clients and teammates, • Close attention to detail with a heavy focus on AP style, • Experience writing and editing for the web, with a focus on digital content including long-form guides, infographics, how-tos, software/tool roundups, comparison posts, trend reports, and other thought leadership content, • Extensive knowledge of niche topics within the health, legal, finance and/or tech industries, • Goal-orientated with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently, • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment, • Experience using Google Workspace, • 2-3 years experience creating and editing content for both French and English-speaking companies or brands, • 4-year degree in French, English, journalism or a related field, • Intermediary SEO knowledge with a working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites, • Your resume, • A short introduction/cover letter KAgerqiBHz

Job DescriptionCompany Description EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a leading full-service, global healthcare agency serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients. We combine the power of world-class creative and digital teams with deep market access, payer, and healthcare communications expertise to provide innovative solutions to life science companies that want to connect with consumers, healthcare professionals, and payers. We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need. And as a part of EVERSANA, a pioneer in next-generation commercial services, we connect dots that other agencies can’t, helping drive commercialization success. Our eight affiliates within the EVERSANA INTOUCH Network include EVERSANA INTOUCH Solutions, EVERSANA INTOUCH Proto, EVERSANA INTOUCH Seven, EVERSANA INTOUCH Oxygen, EVERSANA INTOUCH Engage, EVERSANA INTOUCH B2D, EVERSANA INTOUCH Media, and EVERSANA INTOUCH International. Job Description WHAT DOES A VP, CLIENT SERVICES DO? The VP of Client Services will have ownership of the senior-level client and agency partner relationships beyond the day-to-day operations. This person will be responsible for client retention by maintaining executive- and senior-level relationships and identifying additional opportunities with existing clients. They are responsible for assessing and managing the risk associated with clients and agency partners, as well as meeting client and EVERSANA INTOUCH goals for each account’s financial health, targets, and objectives. They lead the coordination and development of the integrated marketing plans internally and with external agency partners. Strong thought leadership within EVERSANA INTOUCH and within the industry is required, along with the ability to bring new services to our clients frequently, allowing them to understand the depth of EVERSANA INTOUCH’s offerings. Qualifications WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? * Approximately 12 to 15 years of agency, consultative, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare experience is required * Thought leader for integrated and digital marketing and communications * Self-sufficient and self-motivated with the ability to independently manage major clients and brands * Demonstrated P&L targets met through existing and expansion business opportunities * Proven leadership and mentoring skills * Leader of cross-functional project teams across the organization * Experience negotiating and executing agreements * Creative thinker with analytical skills * Ability to collaborate effectively at all levels and functions * Applied understanding of technical development and processes * Demonstrated problem-solving skills * Ability to determine staffing needs within the account team and extended teams * Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Marketing, Journalism or Communications * Demonstrated written, presentation and verbal communication skills * Excellent interpersonal skills; able to interact at all levels with clients and the Intouch organization * Travel required Additional Information Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind. Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results. Take Action I am empowered and hold myself accountable. Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect. Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results. Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue. Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time. From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA. From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at . Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter

Job Description About Chicago Public Media Home to WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Public Media is the largest local non-profit news organization in the country. WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times serve more than 2 million people weekly across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. As a mission-driven organization, we aspire to become the essential and most trusted news source that Chicago turns to each day for understanding the people, events, and ideas that shape our community. WBEZ is home to local and national news programming as well as a growing portfolio of popular podcasts. WBEZ serves the community with fact-based, objective news and information, and its award-winning journalists ask tough questions, dig deep for answers and expose truths that spark change and foster understanding. WBEZ is supported by 77,000 members, hundreds of corporate sponsors and major donors. In 2024, Chicago Public Media won 33 national and local awards including from the National Headliner Awards, National Association for Black Journalists, Public Media Journalists Association, Radio Television Digital News Association, Chicago Headline Club, Chicago Journalists Association, Media for a Just Society, and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Chicago Sun-Times is Chicago's oldest continuously published daily newspaper serving Chicago and is known for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, timely behind-the-scenes sports analysis, and insightful entertainment and cultural coverage. Chicago Sun-Times is the winner of eight Pulitzer Prizes and countless other awards. In recent years, the Sun-Times has focused on a digital transformation to deliver its news and content to a growing digital audience. Most recently, the Sun-Times dropped the paywall on suntimes.com to expand access to its journalism, and shifted to a community-funded digital membership program supported by voluntary member donations. Chicago Public Media believes independent journalism is essential to a well-functioning democracy and access to fact-based, objective news and information is a right of every citizen. We serve the public interest by creating diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, and enriches. We connect diverse audiences and help them make a difference in the community, the region and the world. And, we employ 300+ staff who want to belong to an organization that inspires, supports, and challenges them to do their best work. For more information, please see the Chicago Public Media Annual Report. DESCRIPTION We are seeking a current Chicago Sun-Times News Guild employee interested in transferring to an Audience Engagement Specialist role to help grow, reach, and engage our digital audience with an emphasis on building deep relationships with our community, increasing trust, and enhancing loyalty. The ideal candidate should be passionate about journalism and how our reporting can fit into readers' lives to help them better understand the city, their neighbors and themselves. Audience Engagement Specialists should be dynamic, open to learning new tools and platforms, data-driven, and have applied knowledge of journalistic ethics and standards. The ideal candidate has a desire to connect Chicago to our award-winning, fact-based, and community centered journalism. We do this by collaborating with editors and reporters to: • Reformat reporting for platform specific audiences (e.g., Instagram carousels, aggregate articles, social explainers, newsletters)., • Connect Chicago to the newsroom by identifying digital engagement opportunities (e.g., Reddit AMAs, TikTok, new platform guidance)., • Cover trending, live, and breaking news on platforms, and in ways that are most useful to the public (e.g., live blog support, Google Trends review, SMS, App alerts)., • Enhance in-platform story reach and audience engagement (e.g., headline support, SEO review, in-article modules, recirculation, programming fronts)., • Curate home and section pages of the Sun-Times website to showcase the most relevant, timely, and popular content, using data and experimentation., • Edit and publish stories following the best practices of SEO, storytelling and audience engagement, optimizing content across multiple platforms to help target audiences find the content they want., • SEO and share lines that appropriately reflect our reporting and attract diverse audiences, prioritizing factual accuracy, demonstrating sound judgment and complying with best ethical practices., • Conceptualize, plan and create original audience-focused callouts, posts (including Stories, Lives and Reels), projects or campaigns across our platforms – which may include social media, news aggregators, third-party sites (social, Apple News, etc) or owned and operated channels (website, app or newsletters) – to develop our diverse target audiences, working collaboratively with other colleagues and teams., • Communicate effectively with other audience team members, journalists and colleagues and help CST reach its organizational goals by improving CST's audience relationships, workplace culture, editorial excellence and impact., • Solicit and respond to feedback from our readers on different platforms, helping to deepen our community relationships; demonstrate inclusivity of diverse experiences and perspectives., • Consider data, community feedback and other research to develop deeper knowledge of our platforms and audiences; and experiment with different approaches to better reach, engage and serve target audiences, advising and steering editorial efforts to better serve our community., • Identify trending and breaking news opportunities, working with editors and reporters to write or aggregate stories that build audiences based on those trends., • Manage Sun-Times' social media channels, optimizing for sharing and engagement., • Create multimedia content to enhance daily news coverage (i.e., video, graphics, text images, live streams, slideshows, social media embeds) and breaking news alerts. The Audience Engagement Specialist must be willing to work four weekday evenings and one daytime weekend shift a week. REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or comparable professional experience, • Available to work flexible hours COMPENSATION The expected pay range for this position is $58,047.85-$65,000 per ANNUM. Chicago Public Media provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographical location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Working at Chicago Public Media At Chicago Public Media, we care deeply about our employees as we know attracting, developing, and growing talent is key to our success and enhancing our impact. Our culture is one where collaboration, diversity of ideas, and innovation are encouraged. We value colleagues who will enhance our culture by bringing new ideas, divergent experiences, and talents to our dynamic workplace. At Chicago Public Media we believe dedication to a great workplace includes supporting our employees and their families. As a result, we provide a broad and generous benefits package for employees at hire and in the years to come. Our benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan. Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team. The essential functions described above are not all-inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.

Job Description Position: Marketing Specialist FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Marketing and Advertising Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history. Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your well-being and lifestyle: * Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision plans, and even pet insurance. * Financial Security: Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future. * Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge and spend with loved ones. * Exclusive Perks: Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions. We're dedicated to enhancing your life both at work and beyond! Essential Function and Responsibility: The Field Museum is in search of a full-time Marketing Specialist to join our team! The Marketing Specialist will join a passionate team, working to position the Field as a forward-thinking scientific leader. Reporting to the Marketing & Advertising Director, the Marketing Specialist will work closely with members of the Marketing team, including Advertising, Digital, and PR, and across the museum to promote the Field’s mission, exhibitions, public programs, partnerships, and scientific work to our core audiences. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role that requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to wear a lot of hats while balancing multiple priorities. Duties and Responsibilities: * Responsible for creating and editing content written in the brand voice across a variety of internal and external channels in partnership with the Marketing & Advertising Director. * Assist in the development of the Museum’s email marketing strategy, including content development, list growth, performance measurement, and management of email marketing needs across departments. * Assist in the development of the Museum’s paid media strategy in partnership with the media agency, identifying effectiveness and impact to direct campaign optimizations. * Lead the Field’s Tourism outreach communications, including updating tourism marketing sites and/or marketing materials with the latest news, as well as outreach-related travel when necessary. * Be a Brand Ambassador! With the rest of the Marketing team, help to manage cohesive messaging across the institution and review all communication materials for alignment with brand standards. * Work closely with museum communications counterparts in Institutional Advancement and Membership & Visitor Experience to drive attendance and collectively meet the museum’s visitation and membership goals. * Oversee master timelines for key Marketing projects, including exhibition campaigns, corporate sponsorship support, and other ongoing efforts. Strong project management and multitasking skills are essential. * Provide ongoing analysis on key competitive activity and/or museum trends to help inform marketing strategies. * Support managing budget activity and monthly tracking/reporting. * Provide support to the Field Museum website to create copy and layout for Field Museum website pages related to exhibitions, visitation, and other projects as needed. Skills and Qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree required: Advertising, Marketing, Liberal Arts, or Journalism preferred * 3 to 5 years of dedicated marketing and advertising experience * Superior writing and verbal communication skills for multiple media channels as well as strong attention to detail. * Strong project management and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt and multitask in a fast-paced environment where you’ll often need to wear many hats. * An understanding of current marketing and advertising landscape trends and tools. Supervision Received: Receives general supervision by Marketing & Advertising Director. Work Hours and Shift: Monday—Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm Hybrid Eligibility: Eligible Location: Field Museum 1400 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60605 Union Representation: This position is represented by Field Museum Workers’ United, AFSCME Council 31, AFL-CIO. Pay Range: $54,000-55,000 PLEASE READ: *When you apply for multiple positions, please make sure to delete your previous resume and cover letter and upload the latest version of your resume and cover letter that is relevant to the job you are applying for, every time you apply. This will help our hiring managers access the correct documents. Please note that removing the resume and cover letter will not delete any previously submitted resumes and cover letters. The Field Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity, and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges. At the Field Museum, we are dedicated to making our career website and recruitment process accessible to everyone. 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Job Description Siege Media is a growing and remote-first organic growth agency! We are nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We are looking for a talented Content Marketing Specialist to help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients. Perks for United States residents include 100% health, vision and dental benefits, 50% 401k match up to 6% of your salary, donation matching, career development training, unlimited PTO, work-from-home equipment, and free pens. Everyone loves free pens. Learn more about working at Siege by experiencing our culture on Instagram and checking out our work on Dribbble! Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. Through our “health, then work” philosophy we are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know. Responsibilities • Conduct keyword research to identify content opportunities for clients, • Write comprehensive articles on a variety of topics with minimal supervision, • Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides, • Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from editors, clients, and teammates, • Demonstrate understanding of the project lifecycle and ability to collaborate across departments, • Have a firm grasp on writing effective titles for improved CTR and for the press, • Hit client SEO traffic goals month over month by creating content that ranks and/or generates passive links, • 1–2 years as a content marketer (ideally published on reputable news sites or industry blogs), • A working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites, • Goal-orientated with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently, • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment, • Strong project management skills, with ability to handle multiple projects while still working effectively, • Close attention to detail and a heavy focus on creating quality content, • 2–4 years experience working in an agency or similar marketing environment, • B.A. or similar degree in English, journalism, or similar field, • Experience using Google Workspace, Smartsheet, Zoom, and/or Basecamp, • Understanding of HTML/CSS and comfortable uploading content to WordPress and other similar Content Management Systems Please plan to upload the following information during the application process: • Your resume, • A short introduction/cover letter, • Links to your portfolio/an attached portfolio Powered by JazzHR KasDO4jL5u

Job Description If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you! We are currently looking to fill a Digital Communications Coordinator role at our Headquarters office in downtown Chicago. SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $55,500 and $61,300 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. The Digital Communications Coordinator serves as the lead contact for MFS’ social media communications, develops and distributes eCommunications (eBlast/eNewsletters) in conjunction with the Communications Manager, supports website communications, manages the Communication Department’s Intranet page, and provides written communications, proofreading and editing support to the Communications Team. This position, part of the External Affairs Department, is based at our Headquarters. This position reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, with dotted line reporting to the Communications Manager for providing website and eCommunications communications support. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Handles social media management, including drafting, scheduling/posting, and engaging, with a focus on balancing variety and volume in support of furthering overall strategies., • Helps develop print and digital content across the lifespan of the process - plans, coordinates, research, writes, edits, and shares - for leveraging across platforms including social media, website, email, events, and other modes of communication including graphics and presentations., • Assists in email management, including creation, distribution, and list and contact organization., • Measures, analyzes, and reports on communications efforts across platforms; leverages internal data and industry benchmarks to maximize the effectiveness of content strategies., • Acquires and maintains detailed knowledge of MFS programs and Centers, branding, and relevant processes, and stays up to date with development., • Supports the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a cross-channel communication strategy, working with the Communications team, broader External Affairs department, and staff throughout the agency., • Designs elements including graphics, templates, and filters geared toward online assets; assists with print collateral design and touch-up as needed., • Manages LAS’-related social media, including but not limited to its Instagram page., • Applies the components listed above in developing and executing communications specific to the Legal Aid Society (LAS) of Metropolitan Family Services., • Writes and edits compelling, accurate, information-rich content for digital platforms including social media, email, and website, as well as various print collateral., • Liaises with LAS staff to foster a consistent and comprehensive flow of information and visuals., • Contributes to planning and communications for LAS events, including its annual fundraiser., • A strategic, collaborative, creative mindset: as an organized self-starter, you shine when no task is too big or too small., • A solutions-oriented ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to new projects and timelines: you work well in a dynamic, high-volume environment., • Excellent writing and editing skills., • Develop content for myriad multimedia platforms, styles, and formats., • Capture the organizational voice of MFS & LAS and workshop the work of others to meet the agency’s standards of branding, relevance, and timeliness., • Distill and universalize complex or technical (clinical/legal) information into succinct and approachable messages., • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in creating, reviewing, and proofing materials., • A robust technology competency: you have a range of technical skills (including basic HTML) and knowledge of best practices, enjoy learning new tools, and keep current with changes/trends., • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, to establish and maintain effective working partnerships: you’re excited to communicate with and on behalf of all our external and internal stakeholders, a population composed of diverse cultures and age groups., • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, multimedia, journalism, or related field required., • 3+ years of experience in marketing/communications or related field required., • Salesforce & Marketing Cloud preferred., • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred., • SEO, SEM, (Google Analytics, social media advertising) preferred., • Legal writing knowledge preferred. Some highlights include: • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage., • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date., • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

Job Description Senior Account Manager – Online Reputation Management (ORM) Who We Are Interdependence is the most effective, innovative, and optimized public relations, communication, and integrated marketing solutions firm. Powered by proprietary technology, we serve brands, celebrities, entertainment companies, founders, and entrepreneurs to enhance the quality of their businesses and their lives. We have nearly 100 full-time team members nationwide and are rapidly growing. Interdependence was named "One of America's Best PR Agencies" by Forbes. At Interdependence, we are unwavering in our commitment to fostering a collaborative and performance-driven work environment. Employees are encouraged to innovate and share ideas openly and are provided with ample opportunities for professional growth. Our focus on work-life balance ensures a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle, while our dedication to delivering exceptional results for clients across various industries – including consumer brands, travel, entertainment, tech, B2B, healthcare, and professional services – instills a sense of pride and accomplishment in every team member. With a dynamic and inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and fosters creativity, Interdependence stands as a beacon of excellence. Position Overview We are seeking a seasoned Senior Account Manager to lead strategic ORM programs across multiple industries including healthcare, tech, finance, and consumer. This role will serve as the day-to-day client lead, responsible for developing digital reputation strategies, overseeing content and search suppression initiatives, managing reporting cycles, and driving measurable results across search engines, review sites, social platforms, and AI search ecosystems. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as the lead client contact on high-touch ORM accounts, ensuring strong relationships and effective execution. * Develop comprehensive digital reputation strategies grounded in search behavior, brand narrative, and stakeholder sentiment. * Guide and oversee content optimization and SEO initiatives targeting Google, AI search engines, and review platforms. * Monitor search engine results pages (SERPs) and implement proactive and reactive tactics to improve visibility and sentiment. * Collaborate with internal teams including SEO specialists, writers, designers, and analysts to execute multi-channel ORM campaigns. * Deliver clear, actionable reporting and insights that demonstrate impact and inform future strategies. * Coordinate ORM strategy with earned media and executive visibility teams. * Stay up to date with platform changes, algorithm updates, and AI developments affecting digital reputation. * Present findings, recommendations, and strategy roadmaps to senior clients and executive stakeholders. Qualifications: * 7–9 years of experience in digital communications, SEO, or online reputation management. * Proven success managing client-facing ORM or SEO programs in an agency or consultancy environment. * Deep understanding of search algorithms and AI-driven search trends (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Overviews). * Exceptional writing, editing, and messaging skills—especially for executive content, thought leadership, and branded search results. * Proficiency with tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Meltwater, Google Analytics, Sprinklr, and review monitoring platforms. * Strong analytical abilities and experience translating data into actionable insights. * Excellent client management and presentation skills; calm and strategic under pressure. * Experience handling sensitive or crisis-related situations with discretion and professionalism. Nice-to-Haves: * Experience working with high-profile individuals and executives, particularly in healthcare, tech, or legal contexts. * Familiarity with generative AI tools and large language model optimization for brand management. * Background in journalism, strategic communications, or digital marketing. The Perks: * Competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision support, paid time off, 401(k), and flexible remote work arrangements.