CareerPlan

Chief of Staff to CEO

USA - Chicago, ILFull-time$180k–$200k2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

High-impact Chief of Staff to the CEO serving as a trusted partner and editorial right hand, focusing on communications, brand narrative, and executive content.

Role type

Senior IC Chief of Staff (Communications & Brand)

Builds

CEO communications, brand narratives, executive thought leadership, and cross-functional alignment.

Domain

Logistics, Supply Chain, Freight, Transportation Technology

Required skills

Exceptional writing and editorial instincts, Brand and product marketing craft, Fluency in modern AI tools, Strategic judgment and information triage, Executive alignment and decision tracking, Hands-on experience in logistics/supply chain/freight/transportation technology

Preferred skills

Experience in complex technical B2B SaaS ecosystems, Background in journalism/corporate communications/product marketing, Comfort navigating ambiguity, High emotional intelligence and executive presence, Experience partnering with product marketing on major launches

Technologies

Modern AI tools, Presentation and content tools

Responsibilities

Serve as final editorial check on high-stakes written materials (press releases, bylines, Q&A, presentations), Steward brand narrative and messaging consistency, Partner with Product Marketing to shape go-to-market stories, Build and manage CEO's external thought-leadership presence, Partner with ELT to drive cross-functional alignment and track priorities, Act as strategic filter for inbound requests, Embed AI tools into executive office workflows, Manage sensitive time-critical communications projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC