Job Description

MEDIA SPECIALIST II CHICAGO IL 60604

6 MONTHS

JOB SUMMARY

·         Contributes to planning, creating, evaluating, and implementing communications projects and outreach activities with the media to enhance public understanding.

·         Works across media channels to engage audiences.

·         Develops statements and other content for management review and approval for release to the media.

·         Works with Bank management and teams to coordinate planning and to ensure that the Bank's public outreach and the release of information to the media is appropriate and effective.

·         The level of work is considered intermediate and staff must be able to work under general supervision.

·         This position has no direct reports.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Plans, creates, and initiates communications projects/materials such as news releases and media alerts and social media posts, aids on the development of more complex, high-level communication projects.

·         Conducts initial intake process for interview requests and coordinates interviews with Bank staff members.

·         Monitors, compiles, and analyses media activities.

·         Supports the development of the editorial calendar and other planning processes.

·         Oversees day-to-day activities to carry out program objectives; works with manager to establish policies and procedures for communications programs with media.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor's degree or work equivalent in journalism, communications, public relations, or related communications field.

·         3 to 5 years of related experience

·         Background in economics, finance and/or banking preferred.

·         Strong relationship building skills.

Company Description

Compunnel Inc. has always been and will always be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Where every individual, solely on their merit, qualification and competency not only has equal economic opportunity but also for recruiting, training and career development. Our 2000+ members reflect a culture of diversity and inclusion and bring their authentic, original and best selves to work. Our inhouse team who looks over no discriminate against any employee and puts affirmative actions has full support of our Chief executive officer Andy Gaur and its top leaders branched out across Compunnel.