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Media Relations and Content Strategy Manager

Wheels, LLC · Schaumburg, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridSales$105k–$148k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Media Relations and Content Strategy Manager is responsible for executing and evolving the company’s external communications across various channels, supporting brand awareness, demand generation, and reputation building.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute external communications programs across PR, social media, paid media, and owned channels.
  • Develop and manage content that supports thought leadership, brand differentiation, and industry credibility.
  • Support executive and subject-matter expert visibility through bylines, speaking opportunities, and social amplification.
  • Measure performance and optimize content and channel effectiveness.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, PR, social media, preferably in B2B and/or professional services.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
  • Demonstrated results in growing content engagement, increasing earned media placements, and consistent delivery of thought leadership content aligned with priority services and markets.

Qualifications

  • Ability to plan and deliver integrated communications across PR, social, digital, and owned platforms.
  • Strong editorial and writing skills with experience producing insight-driven content.
  • Skilled at translating complex services, insights, and perspectives into clear, compelling narratives for stakeholders including external audiences.
  • Working knowledge of social media platforms and management tools, (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social), content distribution, and media engagement best practices.
  • Ability to track engagement, reach, and effectiveness and apply insights to improve future programs.
  • Strategic thinker, with strong business acumen, ability to navigate ambiguity, and understanding of complex topics.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, comfortable managing timelines, agencies, and internal review processes.

Skills

  • Ability to plan and deliver integrated communications across PR, social, digital, and owned platforms.
  • Strong editorial and writing skills with experience producing insight-driven content.
  • Skilled at translating complex services, insights, and perspectives into clear, compelling narratives for stakeholders including external audiences.
  • Working knowledge of social media platforms and management tools, (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social), content distribution, and media engagement best practices.
  • Ability to track engagement, reach, and effectiveness and apply insights to improve future programs.
  • Strategic thinker, with strong business acumen, ability to navigate ambiguity, and understanding of complex topics.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, comfortable managing timelines, agencies, and internal review processes.

Benefits

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Pay

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

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