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Director of Communication & Public Relations Job at Impact Networking, LLC. in C

Impact Networking, LLC., Chicago, IL, US, 60290

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Director of Communication & Public Relations Posted: December 10, 2025 Description Impact is a leading national managed services provider, specializing in: IT & Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation & AI, Integrated Marketing, and Print & Document Management. Our partnerships are defined by thoughtful business strategy, solutions architecture, technology deployment, and ongoing support –with a driving focus to bring enterprise-level resources to the SMB and midmarket. We are committed to customer‑centric excellence, delivering tailored solutions that enhance client value and drive sustainable growth. Join our team of experts and be part of an innovative culture that puts customers at the heart of everything we do. Overview The Director of Communications & Public Relations is a strategic and hands‑on leader responsible for building and executing a comprehensive communications and public relations strategy that drives awareness, trust, and preference for the Impact brand. This role will oversee both internal and external communications, develop and maintain an integrated communications calendar, and create a proactive PR and thought leadership engine that amplifies Impact’s voice across industries and markets. This individual will collaborate closely with the executive team, corporate marketing, sales, HR, and service divisions to ensure alignment and consistency in storytelling, positioning, and messaging. The ideal candidate blends strategic acumen with strong writing, media, and relationship‑building skills—and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment. Responsibilities Communications Strategy & Execution Build, own, and operationalize the enterprise communications strategy across internal and external channels, ensuring alignment to brand vision, mission, and revenue goals. Develop and maintain a master communications calendar spanning executive communications, company announcements, product/service updates, and brand campaigns. Create messaging frameworks, tone, and storytelling architecture that strengthen brand perception and employee engagement. Lead speechwriting, executive ghostwriting, and content creation for corporate leadership, including talking points, op‑eds, and keynote support. Serve as brand guardian for narrative consistency and alignment across all communication touchpoints. Public Relations & Brand Awareness Develop and lead an integrated PR and thought leadership strategy to elevate Impact’s brand nationally across target industries. Cultivate relationships with media, analysts, and influencers to secure consistent coverage and amplify brand credibility. Build press kits, media lists, and executive briefing materials for interviews and speaking opportunities. Create and activate campaign‑based PR programs that align to brand and demand generation initiatives—driving measurable awareness and lead engagement. Partner with digital marketing to ensure PR outcomes contribute to SEO, backlink, and digital authority metrics. Internal Communications Partner with HR and executive leadership to craft and execute an internal communications framework that fosters alignment, engagement, and culture. Lead company‑wide storytelling for strategic initiatives, growth milestones, and cultural campaigns. Manage communication cadence for leadership announcements, all‑hands meetings, and employee events. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with brand, creative, and content teams to ensure message consistency across all campaigns and channels. Collaborate with demand generation to integrate PR and communications efforts into go‑to‑market and pipeline‑building initiatives. Provide media and communication training to executives and subject matter experts. Things We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field; Master’s preferred. 10+ years of experience in communications and PR, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven success developing and executing integrated communication strategies in a high‑growth or enterprise environment. Demonstrated ability to drive measurable impact across brand awareness, share of voice, and engagement metrics. Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across corporate, executive, and customer‑facing narratives. Experience managing PR agencies, media partners, and vendor relationships. Strong understanding of digital PR, content amplification, and data‑driven communications. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. Why Join Us? Our purpose is people. We empower them to innovate, grow, and succeed. That's how we change the world – one person, one company, one community at a time. At the heart of everything we do are our core values, which guide how we work, grow, and succeed together: Innovation : We embrace change because innovation lives outside the comfort zone. Passion : We are driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and obsessed with making an impact. Honesty : We are fiercely transparent and consistently honest. Fun : We fuel work with fun, knowing life's too short for boring. Low Ego : We champion ideas over titles, because brilliance knows no rank. One Team : We win as a team, we lose as a team, we are one team. Up to 20 days of PTO Up to 7 Paid Sick Days 12+ paid holidays Comprehensive Health, Disability Life, Dental and Vision Plans 401(K) & retirement plans Tenure incentives at 5- (Tiffany & Co. Gift Card), 10- (Rolex), and 20- ($20,000 check) year marks On‑going training & development opportunities The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Impact, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $135,000-$150,000 plus bonus eligibility, if applicable. Join us at Impact, where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work creates real change. Let’s build something incredible together! #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Director of Communications & Public Relations is responsible for building and executing a comprehensive communications and public relations strategy that drives awareness, trust, and preference for the Impact brand . The ideal candidate blends strategic acumen with strong writing, media, and relationship‑building skills—and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment . En Español: Director de Comunicación y Relaciones Públicas Publicado: 10 de diciembre de 2025 Descripción Impact es un proveedor líder nacional de servicios administrados, especializado en TI & Cloud, Ciberseguridad, Transformación Digital & IA, Marketing Integrado y Gestión de Documentos. Nuestras asociaciones se definen por una estrategia empresarial reflexiva, arquitectura de soluciones, implementación tecnológica y apoyo continuo con un enfoque impulsador para llevar recursos a nivel empresarial a las pymes y medianos mercados. Estamos comprometidos con la excelencia centrada en el cliente, ofreciendo soluciones personalizadas que mejoran el valor del cliente e impulsan el crecimiento sostenible. Únete a nuestro equipo de expertos y sea parte de una cultura innovadora que coloca a los clientes en el corazón de todo lo que hacemos. En general El director de comunicaciones y relaciones públicas es un líder estratégico responsable de construir y ejecutar una comunicación integral de RH y mensajería que genera conciencia, amplifica y alinea las preferencias públicas para las marcas internas. El candidato ideal combina la perspicacia estratégica con fuertes habilidades de escritura, medios y creación de relacionesy prospera en un entorno acelerado y de alto rendimiento. Responsabilidades Estrategia y ejecución Comunicaciones Construir, poseer y operationalizar la estrategia de comunicación empresarial a través de canales internos y externos, asegurando la alineación con la visión de marca, la misión y los objetivos de ingresos. Desarrollar y mantener un calendario maestro de comunicaciones que abarca las comunicaciones ejecutivas, anuncios de empresas, actualizaciones de productos/servicios y campañas de marca. Crear marcas de mensajería, tono e arquitectura de narración que fortalezcan la percepción de marca y el compromiso de los empleados. Lead speechwriting, ghostwriting ejecutivo y la creación de contenido para liderazgo de la marca, incluidos puntos de conversación, op-eds y keynote. Servir como guardianes de la coherencia narrativa y alinear todas las iniciativas relacionadas con las redes sociales Relaciones Públicas, crear una campaña de participación social e integrada, desarrollar relaciones públicas e interactiva entre los líderes de prensa y las empresas, aumentar su conocimiento sobre las oportunidades de crecimiento de las marcas y promover relaciones laborales. Colaborar con el marketing digital para garantizar los resultados de PR contribuye a las métricas de SEO, backlink y autoridad digital. Colaboración interconectada Trabajar estrechamente con marcas, creativos y equipos para asegurar la coherencia de mensajes en todas las campañas y canales. Colaborar con generadores de demanda para integrar esfuerzos de relaciones públicas y comunicaciones en iniciativas de entrada al mercado y construcción de tuberías de comunicación. Proporcionar medios de comunicación y capacitación a ejecutivos y expertos en temas relacionados. Lo que buscamos es obtener una licenciatura en publicidad, reuniones generales o eventos de empleados. Fuerte comprensión de las relaciones públicas digitales, la amplificación del contenido y las comunicaciones basadas en datos. Capacidad para prosperar en un entorno acelerado, dinámico y colaborativo. ¿Por qué unirse a nosotros? Nuestro propósito es la gente. Les empoderamos para innovar, crecer y tener éxito. Así cambiamos el mundo una persona, una empresa, una comunidad a la vez. En el corazón de todo lo que hacemos están nuestros valores fundamentales, que guían cómo trabajamos, crecemos y tenemos éxito juntos: Innovación: Abrazamos el cambio porque la innovación vive fuera de la zona de confort. Pasión: Somos impulsados por el objetivo, alimentados por papel y obsesionados con hacer impacto. Honestidad: somos ferozmente transparentes y consistentemente honestos. Disfrutamos trabajando con diversión, sabiendo que la vida es demasiado corta para ser aburrida. En Impact, las decisiones de compensación dependen de los hechos y circunstancias de cada caso. Una estimación razonable del rango salarial actual es de $135,000-$150,000 más la elegibilidad a un bono, si corresponde. Únase a nosotros en Impact, donde sus ideas importan, su crecimiento se apoya y su trabajo crea cambios reales. ¡Construyamos algo increíble juntos! #J-18808-Ljbffr