McDonald’s seeks a Supervisor of Community Relations & Public Affairs for it's North American Impact team. The position will be responsible for implementing McDonald’s community relations strategy in Chicago and working with national organizations by establishing relationships with civic, business, and multicultural NGO organizations, planning and participating in community engagement events in partnership with the ESG & Community Philanthropy team, tracking and reporting on community engagement data, and managing and mobilizing relationships in partnership with the US Government Relations team.

The candidate will report to and support the Director of Government Relations, Community Engagement & Public Affairs whose work focuses on growing the company’s brand reputation and public affairs across the Brand’s impact pillars while supporting government and community relations work for our Global Headquarters in Chicago.

The ideal candidate will coordinate to ensure that programming is executed cross-functionally, represent McDonald’s at internal and external meetings and gatherings, provide support functions (including PowerPoint development, brief creation and policy analysis) that relate to but not limited to the legislative strategy around multicultural stakeholders, board engagement in Chicago for senior leaders, and various civic engagement public strategies.

In collaboration with the Director, the supervisor will execute a proactive engagement plan to enhance brand’s reputation with key audiences in Chicagoland and national organizations.

The individual will work closely with the Director to develop, plan, and coordinate outreach, events, message development, issue management, influencer engagement, policy communications and thought leadership designed to share McDonald’s brand narrative with key audiences.

The supervisor will interface with key internal stakeholders (McDonald’s Owner-Operators, Public Policy, ESG & Philanthropy, US Government Relations State & Local, Field Brand Communications, Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion) and external stakeholders (NGOs , consultants, and other industry professionals).

The ideal candidate will serve as an ambassador for the McDonald’s Brand, possess significant political acumen and have local civic engagement expertise and strategic planning capabilities.

The ideal candidate will bring previous relationships and / or experience working with a political caucus structure, especially multicultural caucuses.

Strong writing, presentation and relationship-development skills are essential as this position requires communication to a variety of audiences at every level of the company.

This position reports to the Director of Government Relations, Community Engagement & Public Affairs and will be a member of the North American Impact team.

Primary responsibilities

Support development of a plan for proactively establishing productive relationships within the Chicago civic community;

maintain responsibility for implementing tactics for relationship development with civic organizations including chambers, business development organizations, etc.

• Support development of a plan to more robustly engage McDonald’s executives in the Chicago civic community
• Partner with the ESG & Philanthropy team on philanthropic giving to community NGOs in Chicago; provide strategic input on giving and recipients
• in partnership with the State & Local GR manager, develop strategies in Illinois community to positively impact brand reputation and legislative issues facing the McDonald’s system that intersect with the company’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community priorities
• Advocate and work with third party groups to address system priorities.
• Establish and maintain a sophisticated community network.

Qualifications :

• BA / BS degree
• 5+ years of experience in Chicago local government, non-profit, or community engagement

Preferred qualifications

• Proven track record building and managing coalitions across communities
• Extensive experience in building and maintaining relationships, represent the brand, and manage and leverage a base of high-level stakeholders, electeds, celebrities / influencers, and local residents to build support around our headquarters
• Demonstrated experience and skills around working within Chicago neighborhoods
• Track record of designing strategies to meet goals and executing effectively on those strategies
• Track record of designing and implementing new systems or processes that meet a need or improve efficiency - ability to build a function from the ground up

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We are nimble, creative and committed to growth and inclusivity for all our team members.At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation.

And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment, where everyone regardless of age, race / ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.

We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture.

We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.Highwire’s Internship Program stands out in our industry.

With dedicated managers and mentors supporting your growth and an immediate contributing role on real client teams, Highwire interns get the coaching and experience that builds confidence and hones PR skills.

We are looking for recent college graduates who are passionate about pursuing a career in Tech PR and will take the initiative to make the most out of this opportunity.

Responsibilities Include

• Attending client meetings and the art of the action item
• Compiling media coverage into client facing clip reports
• Researching reporters, blogs and social media sites
• Trend research
• Drafting pitches and press materials
• Conducting customer interviews
• Writing press releases and blog posts
• Social media
• Advanced measurement and reporting

Requirements

• College graduate as of June 2023
• A genuine interest in technology and tech companies
• An enthusiastic self-starter with a can do’ attitude
• An eye for detail and an ability to multi-task
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to navigate and master social media and social networking sites
• A background and / or experience in PR, journalism, English, political campaigns, technology and / or marketing is preferred

This is a six-month paid position. Successful interns may be offered full-time employment (we’re rooting for you!). If you know that PR is the only career for you and you meet the requirements above, please apply! We are actively seeking candidates who possess a genuine passion for tech PR and are excited to expand our team.

As we continue to grow our agency, we are proactively building a pipeline of exceptional individuals to connect with and consider for future opportunities.

If you are enthusiastic about the world of tech PR and are eager to embark on a rewarding career in this field, we encourage you to start the conversation by applying today.

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Job Description Summary :

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Public Relations Specialist to work in our Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, or downtown Indianapolis office.

You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to executing assigned PR projects, including writing and editing a variety of external communications and conducting press relations.

This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Job Description : What you would do :

What you would do :

• Write, edit and proofread communications materials, such as news releases, media pitches, article summaries, award nominations and directory submissions.
• Conduct media relations and maintain external relationships
• Assist the PR Manager in the development of the strategy and plan for supporting media and public relations initiatives.
• Work across assigned markets to identify earned media opportunities and pitch local media outlets.
• Prepare lawyers and consultants for media opportunities, including talking points and media coaching.
• Track applicable award opportunities and legal / business surveys for all firm markets and ensure communications team is apprised of upcoming deadlines.
• Support social media manager in drafting and posting content, as needed.
• Work with PR team to organize deadlines and submissions for various legal directories and rankings.
• Special projects and duties as assigned.

What is expected :

• Strong commitment to client service.
• Cooperation and the ability to collaborate in a team, including cross-office.
• Ability to problem solve, use sound judgement and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
• Positive and professional demeanor.

What we offer :

• Paid time for firm-sponsored volunteer events.
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields.
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental plans, vision plans and 401(k) contributions.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible working environment for work-life success

What is required :

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, journalism or English
• A minimum of 4 years of material writing and editing experience
• A minimum of 4 years of public relations experience
• Experience with project managing communications projects, including substantial writing and editing experience, planning and calendaring communications, and leveraging content across communications channels (internal and external)
• Strong writing and editing skills, including an understanding of AP style
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Law firm or other professional services experience preferred

Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!

Hiring immediately : PR and Communications Manager!

Ideal candidate will have strong media relations skills and approximately 5 years of public relations experience; restaurant / hospitality industry experience preferred.

If you're a PR professional who is passionate about food and restaurants, we can't wait to hear from you! We are on the hunt for a creative and strong communicator with excellent writing skills with a love for all things food and hospitality.

We offer our PR and Communications Managers benefits and perks here are a few :

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work.

We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth.

If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

The PR and Communications Manager executes publicrelations (PR) and marketing initiatives for Company and restaurant brands witha focus on developing and implementing strategic communications plans and programsas well as content creation for both internal and external channels.

Works withDirector of PR on media relations strategy and executes proactive and reactivemedia relations for the Company and restaurants for local, regional andnational press;

and supports the content marketing strategy, includingdeveloping content and messaging.

Essential Functions

Execute PR andmarketing initiatives for Company and restaurant brands; work with Director ofPR to develop and implement media relations strategy;

execute proactive andreactive media relations for the Company and restaurants for local, regionaland national press

• Develop andimplement strategic communications plans and key messaging and act as key pointof communications between partners, chefs, operators, management and LettuceCorporate teams for restaurant openings and closings, events, crisiscommunications and more
• Work with theDirector PR to implement and execute internal communications company-wideincluding but not limited to editing and writing content from all Corporatedepartments to share with all staff
• Demonstrate tact and discretion when handlingsensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Create, write and edit relevant,on-trend content within deadlines for Company and restaurant brands, includingbut not limited to communications, blog posts, press pitches, releases, mediakits and alerts, marketing initiatives, promotions and events and Lettucenewsletter
• Manage media strategy locally,regionally and nationally and act as media liaison including but not limited topreparing messaging and scheduling interviews, and manage and build long-termrelationships on behalf of Company with key journalists, producers and industryinfluencers across print, online, broadcast and trade media
• Support and manage PR agencies forspecified brands
• Secure and host relevant mediameals at the restaurants to build and maintain relationships with local andnational media, bloggers, and food journalists
• Work closely with Lettuce Corporateand restaurant marketing teams on all integrated campaigns and openings andcommunicate goals and initiatives to ensure divisional marketing messagingintegrates with Lettuce brands
• Identify communication goals thatsupport overall content marketing / PR goals, develop strategy to meet thosegoals and communicate goals and business objectives to restaurant marketingteams to implement and ensure all restaurant marketing efforts tie back to theoverall Lettuce brand
• Communicate partner goals,restaurant initiatives and business objectives to Corporate marketing team toensure restaurant marketing efforts tie back to overall Lettuce brand
• Collaborate with the PR, social media and emailmarketing teams on Corporate content strategy; assess effectiveness of contentacross all Corporate channels including the Lettuce blog
• Maintain and update press kits, partner / chefbios on Lettuce.com, media contact list, pressphotos and clippings and media monitoring
• Utilize new, relevant ways to promote ourrestaurants and talent as well as identify and tell the story of industry / menutrends
• Assist in event activations and restaurantopenings as requested
• Actively seek relevant partnershipsto create news-worthy promotional ideas and marketing initiatives
• Support ongoing media relationsstrategy by identifying industry-related trends to proactively pitch the press,and maintain the media lists for both national and local with support of the PRteam
• Assist in management and writing ofthe Lettuce.com blog posts and website content, including but not limited tocontent creation and strategy
• Maintain availability to work a variety of daysand events including evenings and weekends as required
• Travel occasionally overnight as needed
• Maintain proficiency and safely and effectivelyuse and operate all necessary tools, equipment, software and platformsincluding but not limited to MuckRuck and Google Analytics
• Effectively communicate in order to perform andfollow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy,stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variablelight, noise and temperature levels
• Move and lift files or office supplies weighingup to 10 pounds

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all rules, policies,procedures and conditions of employment including those outlined in theEmployee Handbook
• Get along well with others and actas a team player
• Other duties assigned as needed

About Camelot Illinois :

Camelot Illinois operates the Illinois Lottery, a modern enterprise that truly benefits the people of Illinois. We place consumers and social responsibility at our core, providing funding for schools, capital projects, and special causes.

We are a progressive organization that is reinforcing the lottery’s rightful position as a force for good alongside the State of Illinois.

About the Team :

Our Corporate Affairs team develops and implements strategic communications and public relations strategies, tools and tactics to help raise awareness of the Lottery, build brand strength, promote winner stories, and showcase the Lottery’s contributions to special causes in Illinois.

Our goal is to create a personal connection with the people of Illinois. Working as part of an integrated team of marketing, social media and digital communications professionals, Corporate Affairs supports the company’s overarching objective to re-establish the Illinois Lottery as a leading brand within the state.

Position Overview :

Within Camelot Illinois, the Public Relations Manager leads efforts to remind Illinois residents that the Lottery gives everyone a chance to win but, more importantly, guarantees that they are contributing to the common good.

A key element of our brand strategy is to ensure that we are encouraging people to believe in what if and why not? and that when they play they are part of something so much bigger.

The Public Relations Manager is the Lottery’s chief storyteller for winners and works cross-functionally to ensure that compelling stories are told through earned and owned media channels.

Responsibilities :

Winners awareness PR and storytelling

• Develop and implement the Lottery’s winner awareness program to increase win belief statewide, and act as the relationship manager for lottery winners.
• Conduct outreach to, and serve as primary contact with, Lottery winners to gain their participation in winner awareness activities.
• Develop and implement PR strategies to promote winner awareness through digital, social media and video content that features winners beyond their winning moment.
• Plan and host outreach events that promote and generate content to showcase Lottery winners and contributions to good causes.
• Develop and implement tools to track and monitor high-prize winners to create a consistent pipeline of winner stories.

Promote the Illinois Lottery brand

• Support the Director of PR to breathe life into the Illinois Lottery brand through the development of innovative consumer PR.
• Help to source stories and develop content to promote the Lottery’s role in generating funding for education and other good causes.
• Help to significantly increase the brand presence of the Illinois Lottery through earned and owned media.

Stakeholder relationships

• Serve as day-to-day contact to the Illinois Lottery to draft and issue all earned media communications.
• Proactively pitch members of the news media to place winner stories and other stories about the Lottery’s contributions to good causes.
• Serve as liaison to and maintain proactive communications with Lottery Claim Center managers throughout the state to maximize winner PR opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development of integrated communication campaigns to support business objectives and act as the key PR contact on projects.

Media monitoring and website

• Produce daily media reports and maintains media lists.
• Manage Camelot Illinois website.

Requirements

Required :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.
• Five plus years of public relations, media relations or communications experience.
• Previous experience in a similar communications or public relations role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of AP style.

Preferred :

• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, flexible, self-reliant, problem solver, results-oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Benefits

Working For Camelot Illinois

We are a transformative lottery company with world-class people, technology, and operations that is committed to powering possibilities for our employees, our partners, and our consumers.

With grit and determination we believe in doing not just the easy thing but the right thing. The Camelot values of Do good, Be accountable, Stay connected, Keep improving, and Spark enthusiasm are embedded in the design of our organization and our plans for Illinois.

• Do Good : We care about our communities, our stakeholders, and each other. We act with integrity & honesty, as a positive force for Illinois.
• Be Accountable : We drive results. And we continually strive to get those results more efficiently and effectively.
• Stay Connected : Being open, honest, and collaborative is what makes us, us. This is embodied in our messaging and communications and in how we treat each other.
• Keep Improving : We’re hungry to be better. We innovate and evolve our business, our teams, and ourselves, always with an eye on professional and personal growth.
• Spark Enthusiasm : We incorporate energy and laughter into every aspect of our work to create positive and entertaining experiences.

Moreover, we pledge to have the highest standards of respect, diversity and inclusion at our company and support and encourage our partners to do the same.

Camelot Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.