Corporate Communications and PR Manager

This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in Chicago IL. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office.

What we offer - Our hardworking team deserves benefits that work for them:

Total Rewards:

• Significant earning potential in year 1
• Progressive pay with skills development
• Additional earnings through employee ownership program
• Benefits day 1
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with 5% company match at 90 days of employment
• Vacation upon day of hire

People & Culture:

• Sustainability leader
• Innovative & dynamic environment
• Safety & quality driven
• Purpose-driven & Values-based
• Community partners
• Earth stewardship

As a Corporate Communications and PR Manager your responsibilities will be:

External Communication & Media Relations

• Develop and implement comprehensive external communication strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Create and edit high-quality, compelling content, including press releases, articles, speaking engagements, and social media posts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Develop and distribute press releases, media advisories, and pitches to secure positive coverage.
• Monitor media coverage and create reports, providing insights to inform strategy.
• Assist in developing and executing crisis communication plans to protect and preserve the company’s reputation.
• Serve as a key resource in identifying risks, managing issues, and crafting timely, effective responses to crises and emergencies.

Brand & Campaigns

• Ensure consistent brand messaging across all external communications.
• Partner with internal teams to align brand positioning with company objectives.
• Oversee the development and execution of multichannel campaigns to enhance brand awareness and reputation.
• Manage public website content strategy, updates, and optimization to reflect priorities and enhance user experience.
• Leverage creative and visual storytelling techniques to produce engaging content that resonates with key audiences.

Social Media

• Develop and execute social media strategies to amplify the company’s message and engage key audiences.
• Manage content calendars, monitor online conversations, and coordinate timely responses.
• Analyze performance metrics to measure and optimize the effectiveness of campaigns.

Public Affairs

• Monitor and engage with policy developments impacting the company and its industry.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade associations, community organizations, and key stakeholders.
• Develop messaging to support advocacy efforts and public policy initiatives.
• Leverage partnerships with nonprofits, industry organizations, and influencers to amplify CNG’s voice and impact.

Sustainability Communications

• Collaborate with the Sustainability team to highlight progress, initiatives, and goals, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader sustainability strategy.
• Lead the development, content creation, and promotion of the annual sustainability report, showcasing achievements and commitments to stakeholders.
• Develop compelling stories and multi-channel campaigns that demonstrate the company’s leadership in transparency, environmental stewardship, and circular economy practices.

A strong Corporate Communications and PR Manager will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in external or corporate communications, with expertise in public relations, media relations, and campaign management.
• Proficiency in PR tools (e.g., Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater) and social media platforms.
• Proven ability to manage crisis communication efforts and develop messaging.
• Strong understanding of digital strategies and analytics.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Safety at CNG:

Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes

• Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
• Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way

Physical Work and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Team members are required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Are our values a match for you?

• Committed – We act with integrity and respect for one another.
• Collaborative – We are better when we work together.
• Caring – We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
• Courageous – We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
• Curious – We encourage new thinking to reimagine what’s possible.
• Competitive – We play to win.

Want to learn more about CNG? Click here to learn from our employees! https://www.youtube.com/@charternextgeneration

If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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