3 Communications jobs

The Chicago Bulls have a strong history of giving back to the community by contributing time, materials, resources and financial donations to organizations that share the team’s commitment to youth education, youth health and wellness, violence prevention, and military and first-responder support. Our Community Relations team supports these efforts year-round, and we are currently seeking a highly motivated and collaborative person to join us as a Community Relations Manager. We are seeking an emerging leader who is passionate about service, highly-organized, and able to both plan and execute against important projects.  In this role, you will have day-to-day responsibility for managing the team’s community partner relationships. You will help the organization build, maintain and expand long-lasting relationships with partners, identify opportunities for new partnerships, and serve as an in-house resource to colleagues about Bulls community partners. You will also be part of the CR team that collaborates with other departments across the organization to develop cross-disciplinary programs, initiatives and campaigns that contribute to the community outreach goals of the team, NBA, and corporate and civic partners.  Key responsibilities: Manage and serve as the organization’s primary contact for community partners Develop a comprehensive profile of each partner, including goals, capabilities and history with Bulls Streamline communications and planning with community partners Collaborate with other departments across the organization to identify opportunities for key partnerships to grow and continuously improve the partners’ experience and impact Work with cross-functional teams to help build and lead community program implementation Track programs and develop and implement a process to measure engagement and impact associated with each partnership Additional responsibilities: Support various Chicago Bulls community outreach initiatives Support player relationship management Support Chicago Bulls Charities fundraising events Support CR game day activations Support CR department administrative activities Represent organization at events Manage 1-2 full time staff Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree 3-5 years of prior full-time work experience in non-profit, business, entertainment and/or sports sectors Ability to develop positive relationships internally and operate in a manner that reflects the Bulls’ collaborative-based culture Strong organizational skills, creativity and a proven work ethic Positive relationship building skills and ability to thrive within a rapidly changing environment Experience developing and implementing community-focused initiatives Experience developing and implementing processes to track and measure program impact Ability to communicate articulately and confidently both verbally and in writing with individuals at every level of the organization Ability to anticipate obstacles and build solutions in a timely manner Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to lead meetings and prioritize Great teammate with positive energy Strong and engaging written and verbal communication style with ability to present ideas clearly and concisely Working knowledge of the Chicago non-profit community a plus Previous management experience of full-time staff preferred Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

If your passion is media relations  and  public opinion research, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. Join us, and help us communicate data that changes the world. While you won’t be responsible for developing the content, you’ll be the subject-matter expert in strategic communications and advise internal and external partners on promoting reports and findings. Since the bulk of the communications will focus on data, you need to be an expert in understanding the power of data and know what will speak to global readers. Your communication talents will set the stage for changing how people think, how policies are created, and how organizations and governments are run. Who we want: Influential partners.  Can you get people to do things for you? Can you create new public relations opportunities by building a network in the public-sector media landscape? We hope so – these are integral parts of this role. Whether it’s contacting media outlets to support an upcoming press release or advising a client how to move forward on a communication campaign, your persuasiveness encourages people to follow your advice. Master communicators.  You only get one chance to make a first impression, and when it comes to communicating press releases and report launches, you know how to make the perfect splash. You’re polished yet edgy, sophisticated yet relatable — and the way you communicate data stands out in a crowd. You are comfortable connecting with audiences in both North America and Europe. Natural orchestrators.  People? Processes? Products? You’ve got it covered. We’ll count on your project management talents to integrate timelines and partners seamlessly, regardless of how many things you’re juggling or what the changing media environment throws at you. Strategic thinkers.  Do you see the bigger picture when it comes to media and public relations? Can you see a story in data? Do you recognize how larger economic and public policy trends relate to clients’ communications abilities and needs? And most importantly, can you get readers interested in the data? If so, we want to meet you. QUALIFICATIONS What you need: Bachelor’s degree required 10 years of experience in journalism/PR required Experience working with reporters and established media contacts required Experience with public-sector research findings highly desired What we offer: An opportunity to join one of the world’s thought leaders on workplace culture and engagement A strengths-based, engagement-focused and performance-oriented culture A flexible and fast-paced work environment World-class managers who support, position, empower and engage you Ongoing learning and development Opportunity to work in a beautiful workspace in downtown Washington, D.C., with global partners whose mission is to change the world Gallup is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

The Director of Government and Regulatory affairs is accountable for developing and executing strategies to proactively respond to federal, state, local and other public policy agencies and legislation to maintain the company's positive image and ensure an optimal operating environment.  This role promotes and advocates at the federal, state, and local levels to shape and advance company interests. The position   remains knowledgeable of legislation, ordinances and regulations and responds to emerging issues to remove barriers that impede business growth and achievement of company goals. Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions Develops and oversees execution of strategies by Government Affairs team for federal, state, local, and other public policy agency legislation Manages relationships with local franchise authorities, state and local elected officials and other public opinion leaders to maintain the company's positive image and ensures an optimal operating environment Develops and manages department budgets and leads long-term strategic planning initiatives Develops, plans and implements grass-roots campaigns to advance company interests Provides analytical review of legislation, ordinances and other legal documents, validates business impact, risks, liabilities, and opportunities in collaboration with other parties Reviews, drafts, edits and negotiates complex agreements with governmental agencies and third parties such as franchise agreements, renewals, Right-of-Way agreements, settlement agreements Proposes legislation, municipal ordinances, and various company filings with governmental agencies Leads video franchise efforts in coordination and collaboration with Cox legal and policy teams Remains aware and knowledgeable of applicable Federal Communications Commission laws and regulations and state utilities commission regulations  Continually evaluates results of government relations activities and adjusts activities to meet changing local conditions Consults company leadership on effective methods and tactics for maintaining relationships with public entities Coaches leadership on etiquette, image and appearance before legislators to ensure the company, activities and priorities are perceived positively and the company’s interests advocated and advanced Partners closely with Marketing, Sales, Cox Media, Cox Business, and other departments to ensure alignment of strategies and initiatives for maximum benefit and ROI Oversee activities of Government Affairs team and collaborates with key boundary partners such as Public Relations/Communications and/or Community Relations to support business growth and key initiatives Oversees day-to-day functions of Government Affairs team, hires, develops, sets goals and trains staff Recognizes, leads, motivates and coaches employees to achieve department and company goals Interprets and communicates company goals and strategic business direction and initiatives to employees Directs the development of strategic plans for department; translates strategies into short-term objectives and goals; oversees implementation of initiatives Develops and standardizes department practices Identifies and analyzes market trends; coordinates and collaborates with others to determine appropriate responses Establishes and leverages strong partnerships with internal/external partners and customers Oversees community partner programs to align with government and community relations Manage political donation budget and strategy and CA PAC. Qualifications: 10 or more years of experience required in related field (i.e. law, public policy, lobby, advocacy, etc.) Experience working at the state level both locally and at the state capitol on lobbying efforts required Experience working with all levels of the organization, particularly mid- and senior-level executives Strong written and verbal skills, ability to adapt communication to different target audiences Excellent interpersonal, leadership, presentation and collaborative skills to work effectively with leadership and teams across the organization Requires high level of discretion and confidentiality; ability to deal with ambiguity and influencing without direct authority Experience in strategy, planning and delivery of internal and external campaigns Strong ability to execute and manage projects and details Demonstrates strong awareness of business and organization sensitivity and adapts communication accordingly Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and exhibit professionalism under pressure Strong influencing and problem solving skills Excellent proficiency with MS Office (i.e. excel, PowerPoint, word, etc.) Willingness and ability to travel to different Cox markets Regular travel to state capitol (weekly/monthly) as often as needed Preferred   BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly  desired (i.e. Political Science, Public Policy, Law etc.) J.D, MBA or other advanced degree desired 5 or more years of experience in a management role or leading cross functional projects preferred Experience working in a state elected office, advocacy, or within public policy, strongly preferred Knowledge of, and experience lobbying on telecommunications issues preferred