Director, Communications--Transportation

Job Description  
DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION 

Hybrid role based in Lisle, IL and Rosemont, IL


About Us:
Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in the areas of Transportation & Infrastructure, Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We pride ourselves in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity in all aspects of our operations.
This role supports a client within the Transportation (Engineering) industry.

Background:  

The Director works closely with the client, project, and creative teams to develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies. These plans may include content development for both internal and external communications as well as education and training campaigns intended for diverse audiences using both traditional and emerging resources. The Director will transform complex and highly technical information into accessible and compelling content.   

The Director is a strategic thinker that brings new ideas and a fresh perspective to communicate highly technical materials into digestible terms for the public. They are an experienced project manager, and will manage multiple project teams, scopes, and resources, closely monitoring deliverables and tracking metrics for successful outcomes. 

The Director works closely with clients to engage target audiences and educate them on project goals and benefits, ultimately building consensus that shapes public policy. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and public speaker and is comfortable facilitating meetings with top-level executives. 

Communications experience with transportation and infrastructure policy is preferred. Experience working with diverse community groups and building stakeholder engagement plans and coalitions is preferred. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage concurrent projects from inception to execution.  

• Lead the project team and engineers in communicating highly technical and engineering information across multiple platforms to a multitude of audiences. 

• Lead the development of communications for technical reports and manuals, presentations, newsletters and print materials. 

• Lead outreach for and execution of large-scale events and technical workshops to output client updates to engineers, stakeholders and industry partners. 

• Develop, proof and edit a wide range of deliverables, including technical reports and manuals, presentations, email and meeting correspondence and other deliverables deemed appropriate for the project. 

• Lead open communication with team members and on projects, including the opportunity to support meetings (both internally and externally). 

• Lead communication and coordinate with internal team members to share responsibilities and collaborate to execute team deliverables and projects. 

• Research, understand and communicate technical issues. 

• Develop correspondence and updates to project deliverables and coordinate with Director on approvals. 

• Manage and develop a team of communications and creative specialists. 

• Develop and manage task orders including scope of work and cost proposal. 

• Oversee project account health including contract compliance and budget. 

• Interface with, communicate with and provide counsel for clients. 

• Attend and manage in-person client events and functions. 

Job Qualifications: 

• 8+ years professional experience in communications for/within the transportation industry. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to convey complex, technical topics in a clear and concise manner. 

• Skilled at working with minimal supervision on high-profile projects. 

• Strong familiarity with transportation and infrastructure policy, local and state government, and stakeholders. 

• Deep experience in government or statewide communications campaigns is preferred. 

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, communications, political science or related field. 

• Must reside in Illinois, have reliable transportation and be willing to travel as needed to client offices and events.
  
  

Commitment to Morreale Core Values. View our Core Values video here !

Our core values represent the beliefs, philosophies and principles that define who we are and how we do business. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates commitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do.

• Accountability: Own it and honor our commitment to others.

• Diversity: Embrace diverse perspectives and foster a culture of inclusion.

• Excellence: Think big. Be bold and make every action count.

• Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and trustworthy. Always do the right thing.

• Collaboration: Stronger together. Elevate each other’s unique abilities to build on our collective strength.

About Morreale

Founded in 2006, Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business, media, policy and people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of change, crisis and opportunity, Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development, stakeholder engagement, branding and creative strategy, digital & social communications, diversity & inclusion, policy strategy and media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE/WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits

• 401k program and safe harbor match

• Paid personal time off

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Remote and flexible schedule options

• Charitable giving employer-match program

Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.