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Content and Digital Communications Specialist

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$73k–$85k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Shape and execute the Institute's public narrative through writing, media relations, and digital communications for a nonpartisan political education hub.

Role type

Content and Digital Communications Specialist

Builds

Public narrative, media coverage, donor communications, and digital presence for the Institute of Politics.

Domain

Higher education / Political advocacy / Public relations

Required skills

Strategic messaging, media relations, content creation, donor communications, data-to-narrative translation, editorial calendar management, social media strategy

Preferred skills

Campus experience, relational organizing, politics passion, creative problem solving

Technologies

Microsoft Office, CMS, CRM tools

Responsibilities

Draft press releases and media advisories; build journalist relationships; manage editorial calendar; produce donor and board materials; analyze media coverage metrics; translate program data into narratives.

Seniority

Mid-level Individual Contributor