Job Description:

Are you a corporate communications pro? Experienced with internal

communications for a B2B or B2C firm? Work well in a small, fast-moving

department? Are you the go-to person who keeps calm under pressure? Want

to make a difference for a well-known retailer with a long history?

Chicago-based national retailer seeks Corporate Communications Manager. New

position for candidate to create own opportunity. Candidate will be

responsible for both strategy and execution of programs. Ideal candidate is

tech savvy and understands how to communicate with staff at headquarters and

in stores.

Under new leadership, organization is more involved at store level. Company

values decorum and diplomacy, uses research and consumer insights to drive

strategy. Small communications department moves fast and is high-energy.

Successful employees are adaptable, able to go with the flow. Report to

Director of Corporate Communication. Local talent preferred.

Qualifications:

7-10 years¹ experience in corporate communications; BA or equivalent work

experience. Must have experience developing successful communication

strategies and plans, particularly using internet and social media tools;

knowledge of electronic and print production processes; and strong attention

to detail, including adherence to AP style. Strong experience managing

direct reports, teams and vendors. Excellent project management skills.

Successful use of communication measurement tools, including survey

development and analysis. Retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

Create and execute employee communication strategies, with a strong

understanding of the role employee communication plays in meeting business

objectives. Manage the development, integration and dissemination of

company messaging to corporate and retail employees.

Manage content on intranet and Internet sites, as well as social networking,

webcasts, blogs and other electronic communication. Manage a variety of

printed communication materials. Project manage annual report with agency.

Promote employee events.

Create rapport with staff at all levels. Help set departmental best

practices. Be self-directed and ready to seize opportunities. Use

communications to support organizational and change.

Manage Communication Specialist.

Time breakdown:

40% project management

20% writing

20% support team

10% strategy, planning & management

10% administration

How to apply:

Please forward your resume as a .doc, along with samples and a cover letter
including salary information, and state how you fit the specs. Send
materials to CorpComm@lhazan.com, c/o Lynn Hazan, and call 312-863-5401 to
follow-up. We appreciate your follow up call.