CORPORATE PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

CORPORATE PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER [Requisition 08111]

Public relations is a vital component of DLR Group’s brand communications effort to further establish its position as a design leader in the architectural and engineering industry. Based in our  downtown Chicago office, the Corporate Sector Public Relations Manager is responsible for raising brand awareness of DLR Group’s Corporate practice which provides design services generating more than $500 million of construction for public and private clients developing office, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use facilities.

The Corporate Sector Public Relations Manager will lead national public relations, trade media relations and internal branding to support the DLR Group Corporate practice. The individual will build relationships with relevant news outlets and media contacts to enhance DLR Group’s design reputation and expertise within the Corporate sector; develop annual public relations programs to support brand strategies and goals; and coordinate advertising, award programs, professional association relations, and key trade show programs for the Corporate sector. Regular travel to DLR Group offices and media locations is required.

This individual also will be responsible for local public relations and community relations outreach to raise awareness of DLR Group’s Chicago office and promote its design expertise, and architecture, engineering, planning, and interiors services to relevant audiences in the region.

The Corporate Sector Public Relations Manager will work with the DLR Group Corporate Practice Leader (based in Chicago), Corporate Sector designers, and architects, engineers, interior designers and planners in each of DLR Group’s 15 offices coast-to-coast to promote the company’s design expertise. This individual will be a member of the DLR Group Brand Communications Team and will collaborate with the Brand Communications Leader, three peer Sector Public Relations Managers, and Public Relations Coordinators in each local office to develop and implement annual brand communication plans.

Specific candidate traits should include, but are not limited to:
• Leadership: Leading internal teams to develop strategy, messaging and programs to promote DLR Group’s Corporate design expertise and success;
• Relationship building: Build and manage relationships with relevant national media, professional associations, and internal teams;
• Collaboration & partnership: Build consensus and maintain collaborative partnerships with the Corporate Sector Leader and Corporate Sector designers; Brand Communications Leader and Team; and DLR Group marketing staff to ensure Corporate Sector public relations initiatives align with internal brand communications strategy;
• Ensure success: Monitor all campaign success, develop tracking and reporting metrics, and compile comprehensive and consistent reporting of activity and results to leadership.

Qualifications:
Leadership skills are a must in this role, and strong, effective written communication skills are paramount. In addition, this role must also interact professionally with company leadership and a diverse group of marketing, architectural and engineering staff members; have the ability to work productively in teams; have demonstrated success with deadline oriented tasks; collaborative organizational skills; working knowledge of graphic design; experience with a variety of computer software and desktop publishing programs; be dependable; and be attentive to detail. Additional desired qualities include: someone who enjoys being creative, who is self-motivated and is flexible enough to work independently or in a team setting.

Ideal Education and Experience:
• Degree in Journalism, Integrated Business Communications, or Marketing;
• 6+ years successful public relations experience in a service-related business or marketing role; or agency setting directing a professional services oriented account.

Knowledge and Skill Set:
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to embrace and thrive in a collaborative team environment;
• Extensive prior ability in developing, managing and executing on strategy public relations programs;
• Proven expertise in creating and delivering compelling and clear stories to key external audiences and the media;
• Flexibility under tight deadlines and the ability to respond to urgent issues in a calm and professional manner;
• Experience in budget setting and budget management.

Apply today to discover DLR Group's difference and learn more about our Team. DLR Group lives up to its motto of "National Experience.....Local Expertise." We welcome you to visit our website www.dlrgroup.com to learn more about DLR Group. Your professionalism and experience may offer an opportunity to join our Team. listen.DESIGN.deliver

APPLICANTS: When applying for this Corporate Public Relations Manager position, enter REQUISITION NO. 08111 and proceed with the application process. Thank You. 
 


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DLR Group is a nationally recognized, full-service design firm with 15 offices nationwide. Design is the driving force behind our architecture, engineering, planning, and interiors practice. DLR Group’s philosophy is to listen to clients, create exciting design that fulfills the client’s goals, and deliver on the promise of quality, integrity and sustainability.

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DLR Group provides a comprehensive and competitive array of employee benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.