Communications Manager - Transportation (Engineering) (Hybrid)

Communications Manager

Salary : $70,000.00-$80,000.00, based on experience. A personal car or transportation is required for this role which will work out of offices in both Lisle and Rosemont, IL, three days per week. Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in transforming outcomes in the areas of Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility (TIM), Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs.

Overview

The Communications Manager reports to the Director and supports the project team with managing various communications efforts. This includes diverse work for clientele in the fields of transportation and engineering. The Manager works to complete a variety of tasks in a timely manner, including the preparation of engineering and transportation-focused communication documents and presentations, internal and external communications, assistance with the execution of various reports, workshops and other applicable items and willingness to complete (and at some point own) day-to-day tasks.

Position Responsibilities

• Support and manage concurrent projects from inception to execution.
• Support the project team and engineers in communicating highly technical and engineering information across multiple platforms to a multitude of audiences.
• Support the development of communications for technical reports and manuals, presentations, newsletters and print materials.
• Support outreach for and execution of large-scale events and technical workshops to output client updates to engineers, stakeholders and industry partners.
• Proof and edit a wide range of deliverables, including technical reports and manuals, presentations, email and meeting correspondence and other deliverables deemed appropriate for the project.
• Lead open communication with team members and on projects, including the opportunity to support meetings (both internally and externally).
• Communicate and coordinate with internal team members to share responsibilities and collaborate to execute team deliverables and projects.
• Research, understand and communicate technical issues.
• Develop correspondence and updates to project deliverables and coordinate with Director on approvals.

Position Qualifications

Commitment to Morreale Core Values

Our core values represent the beliefs, philosophies and principles that define who we are and how we do business. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates commitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do.

About Morreale

Founded in 2006, Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business, media, policy and people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of change, crisis and opportunity, Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development, stakeholder engagement, branding and creative strategy, digital & social communications, diversity & inclusion, policy strategy and media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE / WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.

Benefits

Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.