Windy City Events is hiring: Media Public Relations Manager in Chicago

Spanish Fluency

Note: Spanish fluency required (written + spoken). This role requires professional proficiency in Spanish to effectively engage with the Latin community, partners, and audiences.

About Us

Windy City Events Management is all about creating high-energy, culturally rich experiences for the Latino community in Chicago and beyond. We produce music festivals, 5K runs, street festivals, and immersive events where community + culture + great times collide. We’re looking for a savvy PR partner to help us amplify our stories, build media buzz, and make sure our events get the spotlight they deserve.

What You’ll Do

• Craft compelling press releases, media alerts and pitch materials that capture the vibe and purpose of our events.
• Build and maintain media lists—local, regional, national—especially outlets focused on Latino audiences and culture.
• Pitch to journalists, bloggers, social influencers, and event calendars; secure earned coverage.
• Collaborate with our marketing & production teams to align messaging, key visuals, event themes, spokespeople, timing.
• Manage media logistics on-site when events are live (e.g., press check‑in, interviews, photo ops).
• Monitor media coverage, compile post‑event reports (what ran, audience reach, ROI).
• Work proactively: scan trends in Latino culture, music/fitness festivals, community events; propose fresh hooks and story angles.
• Travel as needed (Chicago metro region and other U.S. states where are events are held) and be flexible for event weekends/evenings.

Who You Are

• A PR pro (freelance/contractor) with a strong feel for events, media relations, and storytelling—ideally with festival or live‑event experience.
• Experience and networks working with Latino‑focused media; bilingual is a must.
• Strong writer and communicator with the ability to create meaningful narratives.
• Organized and deadline-driven, comfortable managing fast‑paced event settings.
• Strategic thinker and tactical executor—able to develop stories and pitch them successfully.
• Willing to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.
• Independent mindset with team collaboration instincts.

Impact & Opportunity

• Meaningful role supporting cultural celebration through festivals and community events.
• Competitive contractor rate of $60‑$80/hr for qualified talent.
• Flexible work structure including remote work and event‑based travel.
• Opportunity to grow with expanding festivals and large‑scale live events.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Events Services