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Job Description Position: Executive Director Company: Borderless Magazine NFP Manager: Board of Directors Status: Full-Time Exempt Employee Location: Chicago with hybrid remote and in-person work, travel required Compensation: $120,000 to $135,000 depending on experience, plus benefits Application Due Date: February 18, 2026 Approximate Start Date: June 15, 2026 Website: Borderless Magazine is an award-winning, bilingual online news outlet that is reimagining immigration journalism for a more just and equitable future. Founded as a rapid-response media project in February 2017, Borderless has evolved into a nationally recognized, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that reports with and for Chicago’s diverse immigrant communities. Our history is rooted in the needs of our community, created by people who saw misinformation, fear, and harmful narratives shaping public life and refused to accept the status quo. That origin continues to guide our work: We report stories that honor immigrant expertise, illuminate injustice, and keep the public informed about issues that matter to Chicago’s future. Find out more at . Position Overview Borderless Magazine seeks a passionate, experienced, and visionary leader to join our team as Executive Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a financially sound organization with an experienced team, at a time when independent journalism focused on immigrant communities has never been more vital. The ideal candidate will help Borderless continue to build on these strengths and expand its presence and profile, both in Chicago and beyond. The Executive Director must uphold the highest ethical standards and embody Borderless Magazine's core values in all aspects of leadership — approaching work with humility and respect for human dignity, centering immigrant communities, demonstrating resilience, reporting fearlessly, and advancing equity. What You Would Be Doing Organizational Leadership & Vision • Work with the Board of Directors and staff to implement the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan and ensure the organization is achieving high impact, • In collaboration with the board and staff, ensure that the long-term vision for Borderless is clear and aligned with the organization's mission, • Inspire and guide the team, addressing both internal and external issues swiftly and effectively, • Model and promote the organization's values and culture, setting a high standard for ethical and effective behavior, • Work closely with the Chief Development Officer, Finance and Admin Director, and the board to ensure all fundraising goals are met, • Personally cultivate relationships with major individual donors, foundation leaders, and corporate partners, • Work closely with the board and the Finance and Admin Director to ensure compliance with all nonprofit regulations, tax laws, and employment laws, • Review and approve all contracts, legal matters, insurance coverage, and major expenditures, • Partner with the Finance and Admin Director and Board Treasurer to lead the organizational budgeting process and audit, and to ensure ongoing fiscal health and transparency, • Ensure overall organizational capacity meets current and future needs, • Act as a passionate advocate and evangelist for Borderless Magazine's mission and impact, • Champion the critical journalism Borderless produces through frequent media appearances, thought leadership, and public speaking, • Grow the organization's reputation as a national leader in community-driven journalism, • Keep the organization connected to trends, opportunities, and developments in journalism and immigrant communities, • Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to grow revenue and brand awarenessQualifications of our Ideal Candidate, • At least five years of management or leadership experience at a news or nonprofit organization, • Successful track record in nonprofit fundraising and public speaking, • Outstanding communication skills, including proven ability to handle challenging conversations with nuance and tact, • Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to juggle multiple projects and responsibilities at once, • A confident and compassionate demeanor, able to connect and work collaboratively with diverse staff, funders, and partners, • Strong understanding of the journalism industry, including the business of journalism and the core principles of reporting and editing Key Attributes & Approach • Spirit of possibilities: You firmly believe that we can do things we've never done before and can stretch ourselves to achieve incredible results. You maintain an optimistic outlook and always look for ways to make ideas work before assuming they won't., • Strategist's mind: You quickly grasp the subtleties of complex issues and identify patterns in challenges. You don't stop at diagnosing problems; you come up with insightful, pragmatic, equitable, and sustainable ways to produce positive change., • Coaching and modeling: You make it your mission to develop others. You delegate skillfully and take the time to offer useful and actionable feedback. Because you lead by example (with our values as your north star), you inspire and motivate others to take action and meet goals. You hold the team accountable in ways that foster growth in individuals and our impact, and ensure that people feel appreciated., • Achievement of annual fundraising goals and diversification of revenue streams, • Successful execution of strategic plan milestones and organizational growth objectives, • Staff retention, satisfaction, and professional development outcomes, • Financial health indicators, including budget management and reserves growth, • Demonstrated impact metrics from program evaluation and community reach Borderless Magazine operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The majority of the Executive Director’s work will occur during these hours; however, the director will occasionally need to work evenings or weekends to meet with partners, attend events, or address urgent matters. Out-of-state travel is required approximately six times per year. Location The Executive Director must live in the Chicago area. We will consider non-Chicago candidates if they are willing to relocate to Chicago. The Executive Director will be expected to work in person at Borderless’ office in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood at least twice a week. Compensation The pay range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000, depending on experience. This is a good-faith estimate of what we anticipate offering for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a person’s experience, accomplishments, and location. Borderless is committed to paying its staff equitably. Benefits • Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for themselves and their spouse/children, • 25 days of vacation accrued per year, • 10 days of sick/mental wellness days, • 10 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s off, • Six weeks of paid family leave, plus additional subsidized leave available through short-term disability insurance, • The opportunity to invest in Borderless’ 403(b) retirement plan Community First: We are deeply connected to immigrant community members. We prioritize the expertise, desires, and needs of immigrants and those who care about them. Resilience: We see strength and power in each other and uplift one another in everything we do. We see suffering in the world, but find ways to take care of each other — and ourselves — as we serve our community. Fearlessness: We bravely report the truth of our communities. We are not beholden to political or financial interests. We hold ourselves and others accountable as we help build a more just future. Equity: We strive to create spaces and opportunities for people who do not traditionally have power or a platform in the journalism industry, particularly BIPOC and immigrant community members. Questions? Send an email to . No phone calls, please. Powered by JazzHR 2hzhzHnmR3

Job Description About Chicago Public Media Chicago Public Media is one of the nation's largest local nonprofit news organizations. Home to WBEZ 91.5FM, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo. Chicago Public Media reaches more than 3.3 million people weekly across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. As a mission-driven organization, we aspire to be the most trusted news source Chicagoans turn to for understanding the people, events, and ideas shaping our community. Chicago Public Media is a 100% community-funded newsroom powered by nearly 97,000 members whose support makes our journalism possible. This sustained community investment helped drive nationally recognized work in 2025, including 29 awards from esteemed organizations, including the Public Media Journalists Association, the Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the National Association of Black Journalists. We believe independent journalism is essential to a healthy democracy and that access to objective, fact-based news is a right for every citizen. We serve the public interest by creating diverse content that informs and enriches our community, supported by a dedicated staff of approximately 250 professionals. For more information, please see the Chicago Public Media Annual Report. The Chicago Sun-Times is a distinctly Chicago news organization, with a laser focus on telling stories that matter to the working people of Chicago. We are seeking an experienced sports beat writer to cover the Chicago Cubs — a job that will require the successful candidate to break news, get the behind-the-scenes story, effectively use social media, embrace multiplatform reporting, and travel with the team. Responsibilities • Provide factual, accurate, fair and balanced coverage of the Cubs organization, including its players, front office and ownership, and Major League Baseball, • Break news, both on the Cubs and MLB, • Write a mix of stories, including "instant gamers," analysis stories, and longer human-interest features, including features for the Sun-Times' innovative Sports Saturday edition, • Be the face of our Cubs coverage, both in print and online through podcasts and, in some cases, video reporting, • Work with the Sun-Times audience and visual teams to develop video, infographics, and other interactive elements that engage both digital and print readers — with some of these elements to be used to promote stories on social media, • Use social media to interact with fans, including during games, and to promote one's work Skills Required • Write clearly on tight deadlines and thrive in breaking-news situations, • Produce multiple daily stories with multiple elements (text, photo, video), • Team player with excellent news judgment, • Highly self-motivated and self-directed Requirements • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field, • Experience covering a Major League Baseball beat for a daily news organization is a must., • Commitment to work long hours following the team at home and on the road — and during weekends and holidays, • Ability to travel nationally and to Canada 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 About Chicago Public Media Chicago Public Media is one of the nation's largest local nonprofit news organizations. Home to WBEZ 91.5FM, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Vocalo. Chicago Public Media reaches more than 3.3 million people weekly across broadcast, print, and digital platforms. As a mission-driven organization, we aspire to be the most trusted news source Chicagoans turn to for understanding the people, events, and ideas shaping our community. Chicago Public Media is a 100% community-funded newsroom powered by nearly 97,000 members whose support makes our journalism possible. . This sustained community investment helped drive nationally recognized work in 2025, including 29 awards from esteemed organizations, including the Public Media Journalists Association, the Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the National Association of Black Journalists. We believe independent journalism is essential to a healthy democracy and that access to objective, fact-based news is a right for every citizen. We serve the public interest by creating diverse content that informs and enriches our community, supported by a dedicated staff of approximately 250 professionals. For more information, please see the Chicago Public Media Annual Report. DESCRIPTION We are seeking an Audience Engagement Specialist 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. Our next Audience Engagement Specialist 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)., • Surface story ideas, coverage angles and format considerations through audience listening (e.g., social listening, Google Trends, analytics platforms)., • Curate Chicago Public Media owned home and section pages, including Sun-Times and WBEZ, to showcase the most relevant, timely, and popular content, using data and experimentation., • Review and publish stories following SEO best practices, audio-to-digital storytelling and audience engagement, optimizing content across multiple platforms to help target audiences find the content they want., • SEO and social copy that appropriately reflects our reporting and attracts diverse audiences, prioritizing factual accuracy and sound editorial judgment and reflects audience needs and encourages engagement., • 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, audio platforms and third-party sites (social, Apple News, Spotify etc) or owned and operated channels (website, app, streaming or newsletters) – to engage target audiences, working collaboratively with other colleagues and teams., • Communicate effectively with other audience team members, journalists and colleagues and help Chicago Public Media reach its organizational goals by improving audience relationships with flagship brands (Sun-Times, WBEZ, Vocalo), 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 and WBEZ 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 midday to evening weekday shifts and evening Friday and Saturday shifts. The shifts could change based on need, but the expectation is to regularly work in the evening and weekend. 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 $55,500 - $63,800 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 DescriptionOffice of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Job Title: Social Media Manager(EA II) Division: Communications Union: N/A Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook County Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 annually – commensurate with experience Benefits: ATTENTION: Please provide a cover letter when applying for this position. Overview: The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is seeking an innovative Social Media Manager to help manage and support the office’s social media presence with creative, engaging content. This role is responsible for developing strategies to promote the programs, services and key initiatives of the office, capture the public’s attention, expand the office’s digital reach across a variety of platforms. The ideal candidate will bring an engaging and dynamic approach to messaging, using data-driven insights to connect with diverse and engaged audiences 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

Job DescriptionSalary: $80,000-$100,000 WHY PRESCIENT? Prescient is a global risk management and intelligence services firm. Our Due Diligence, Investigations, Cyber, and Intelligence Practices help Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and financial institutions mitigate risk and uncover mission-critical information. Headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Arlington, VA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; and Dublin, Ireland, Prescients team of former military personnel, intelligence officers, law enforcement agents, and corporate investigators is proficient in multiple foreign languages and has decades of experience conducting due diligence, corporate investigations, and intelligence collection operations in over 110 countries. We provide stakeholders with actionable information to address challenges related to compliance, investments, physical & cyber security, and litigation, among others. POSITION SUMMARY Prescient will consider candidates for its various office locations. Prescients cyber practice helps enterprise, law firm, financial services, and private clients manage their cyber risk and uncover critical intelligence from the open, deep, and dark web using state-of-the-art technology. Our Executive Digital Protection (EDP) program is one of the flagship offerings of the practice and was built to help corporate executives, celebrities, and high-net-worth individuals understand their online footprint and mitigate physical and digital risks. We are seeking highly motivated, creative investigative professionals to join our EDP team and work with the best in the business on innovative research and comprehensive assessments. Please note this job requisition is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Team members are generally responsible for: Conducting extremely thorough, detailed online footprint assessments covering open sources like public records, mainstream and fringe social media platforms, and Deep and Dark Web sources. Leveraging cutting edge OSINT tools, monitoring platforms, and data visualization tools/libraries to meet clients needs. Assisting with online threat monitoring projects, when needed, to identify threats or other relevant chatter directed at client interests. Performing person of interest investigations related to insider threat, workplace violence, and cybersecurity risk mitigation. Working under tight deadlines and occasionally outside of normal business hours. Managing multiple projects at once with limited supervision. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1-3 years of investigations, law enforcement or public safety, investigative journalism, intelligence, or related experience. Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Prior experience conducting open-source investigations including familiarity with disparate sources such as mainstream and fringe social media platforms, domain registration records, Deep and Dark web sources, and traditional public records i.e., regulatory filings, licensing databases, and corporate records, and media sources. Prior experience with link analysis platforms, such as Maltego, i2 Analysts Notebook, Palantir, or related applications. Prior experience preparing long form reports i.e., 20+ pages. Investigative skills coupled with instinctual investigative curiosity an ability to seek a deeper understanding from preliminary findings. Effective time management, strong writing and communications skills, and working in a fast-paced dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities and deliverables. Ability to work both independently as a self-starter and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to synthesize and distill disparate findings to identify central themes among large datasets of online chatter. ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Proficiency in a foreign language, especially in Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, or Spanish. Experience with Python programming related to OSINT tool development. Experience investigating threat actors and groups operating online, sometimes within illicit communities, documenting TTPs, attribution, and other intelligence requirements. Experience briefing decision makers orally and in writing on complex and disparate findings, with a demonstrated ability to deliver key messages with clarity, confidence, and poise. Knowledge of global events (e.g., political, economic, and cultural drivers of global conflicts) and how social media impacts contentious global issues. Open Source Intelligence certifications such as OSIP, C|OSINT, GOSI, or OSC. PHYSICAL & SAFETY EXPECTATIONS When physical requirements are not essential job functions, reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at times. Ability to see, hear and speak continuously at a level to meet all essential functions of the job. Physical work is of light demand. Work is of high attention and mental demands including the ability to prioritize and process with accuracy. Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Accident Insurance, • Long Term and Short Term Disability, • Generous Time Off HOW TO APPLY Resume Cover Letter You will receive an auto reply confirming that weve received your application. NO FOLLOW UP PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS, PLEASE. We pride ourselves on responding to every applicant, but that sort of diligent review takes time. If you receive a confirmation message from our system, well get back to you soon. Prescient provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

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.

Job Description Intern Job Title: Development & Media Engagement Intern Department: Development Reports To: Area Development Director, Chicago FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Compensation: Stipend of $4,000 total for the duration of the program (equivalent to approximately $19.05/hour. This does not include lodging or transportation) Hours Per Week: 21 Hours Location: Chicago, IL (Must be local to location of office) End Date: August 7, 2026 We’re excited you’re interested in this internship! Take a moment to read through the full job description to learn more about the opportunity. Be sure to also check the application instructions at the end of job description and upload all required documents so your application can be fully considered. JOB DESCRIPTION The Development & Media Engagement Intern will support the UNCF Chicago Area Office by contributing to signature fundraising events, donor stewardship efforts, and a unique media and journalism partnership designed to elevate UNCF’s mission and the impact of HBCUs. This internship offers a blend of hands‑on event execution, donor engagement, and storytelling through digital and broadcast media. A portion of the internship (not to exceed 25%) will be spent working with CAN TV studios on a special media project that highlights UNCF’s mission for a city‑wide audience. This role is ideal for a student leader who is passionate about mission‑driven work, storytelling, community engagement, and amplifying the message that “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” ABOUT UNCF The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Signature Event & Fundraising Support, • Provide operational and logistical support for key fundraising events, including:, • The 26th Annual Chicago AMI (A Mind Is…) Gala, • Chicago and Milwaukee Walks for Education, • Support event execution activities such as participant registration, volunteer coordination, and on site event management., • Assist with event preparation, day of logistics, and post event follow up activities., • Development & Donor Stewardship, • Assist with donor outreach and stewardship efforts, including preparation of materials & follow up communications., • Support fundraising campaigns by drafting compelling fundraising appeals, email content, & social media copy., • Help engage community members and supporters around summer fundraising initiatives., • Media & Journalism Partnership (Up to 25%), • Participate in a structured media project in partnership with CAN TV studios., • Support the creation of digital and broadcast content that elevates:, • UNCF’s mission, • The impact of HBCUs, • Stories of students, donors, and community partners, • Assist with research, scripting, filming coordination, and digital storytelling as appropriate., • Gain exposure to professional media production environments and processes. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (junior, senior, or graduate student preferred), undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, education, nonprofit management, business, or a related field., • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5., • Strong verbal and written storytelling skills., • Demonstrated interest in media, journalism, communications, fundraising, or nonprofit development., • Interest in video production, digital content, and social media platforms., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)., • Strong organizational and time‑management skills., • Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, event‑driven environments., • Passion for mission‑driven and cause‑based organizations., • Availability to work onsite during our core hours Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm To apply for this internship, please submit your application online and include the following uploaded documents with application for consideration: • A current resume, • Applicants must provide an unofficial transcript demonstrating a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, • *Professional Reference (include name, email, and phone number) Only completed applications submitted through the online portal will be considered. Background checks required. UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V

Job Description (Hybrid) Description We are expanding our marketing team and seeking a Content Marketing Specialist to play a key role in executing our marketing strategy. You will own the creation and publication of content across blogs, social media, email campaigns, and the company website, helping bring DMC's brand to life across digital channels. A portfolio of written work is required. Please include 3–5 samples that showcase both a range of content types and your technical writing skills. About DMC DMC is a leading engineering consulting firm, delivering high-caliber engineering and custom software development services globally. Specializing in innovative solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development, our expertise spans industries from aerospace to consumer-packaged goods to healthcare, and more. Our engineers excel in staying ahead of cutting-edge technologies and delivering top notch solutions. We prioritize technical excellence and cultivate a collaborative environment for independent and team-based work, reflecting our commitment to professional growth and providing forward-thinking solutions to clients. Responsibilities • Content Creation: Write, edit, ghost-write, design, and publish high-quality content for blogs, social media, email campaigns, website pages, and additional marketing collateral, • Digital Marketing: Plan and execute initiatives such as email campaigns, newsletters, and online advertisements, • Analytics: Use data to support content development recommendations and channels distribution recommendations, • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field (3.4+ GPA), • 3+ years of experience in B2B marketing or content marketing (industrial, manufacturing, or technology industry experience preferred), • Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment, • Strong content creation skills with proven experience in writing and editing for digital platforms, including crafting clear, engaging messaging and calls to action, • Experience ghostwriting content through interviews with subject matter experts, • Ability to create/edit your own graphics for social media using design tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, • Proficiency with email marketing platforms, social media management tools, and content scheduling tools, • Knowledge of SEO fundamentals (SEMRush or comparable platform preferred), • Familiarity with AI tools for content creation and review, with the ability to balance AI-assisted and human-written content, • Benefits/Culture/Bonuses and More!, • Office Locations, • DMC Website, • Engineering Blogs, • Additional Career Opportunities Compensation is based on relevant experience, industry and location standards. Salary Range$70,000—$85,000 USD

Job DescriptionDescription: Reports to: Director of Digital Presence and Executive Director Classification: Hourly Part-time (10-15 hours per week, must have a flexible schedule, includes occasional weekend work, occasional evening work). The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) La Voz Community Journalist requires excellent writing and storytelling skills. The candidate should be familiar with working on the Mac (primarily) and PC platforms and should know basic troubleshooting on each platform. The candidate must also be proficient in using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and WordPress CMS. This position will be in charge of marketing La Voz and all PRCC programs, gathering articles for La Voz, writing articles, conducting interviews, laying out the newspaper, meeting printing deadlines, posting La Voz online, managing La Voz distribution, documenting events with photos and videos, and maintaining communication with La Voz ad buyers and funders. This position requires compliance with all the Puerto Rican Cultural Center's written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, all policies and procedures, and Regulatory Compliance requirements. Compliance will be considered as part of the regular performance evaluation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. In addition, three 10-minute exercises using the aforementioned tools will be administered during the interview. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism • Work/School experience in the social/digital media field., • Knowledgeable in Graphic Design, WordPress, web design, or related fields., • Knowledgeable in computer troubleshooting (principally on a Mac platform), • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills in Spanish and English., • Familiarity with web design and content management systems., • Organizational and time-management skills, • In-depth understanding of diverse computer systems and networks, • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, • Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills OSHA Category 3 – Does not involve regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure are not a requirement for employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that celebrates inclusion and diversity. The PRCC provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other basis or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, The PRCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.