Talent Brand & Program Manager (Remote from Illinois)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Talent Brand & Program Manager in Illinois .

In this role, you will lead strategic initiatives that bring an organization’s employer brand to life while designing scalable programs that shape the candidate experience. You will be responsible for driving cross-functional campaigns, content strategies, and operational systems that amplify the company’s talent narrative. Working closely with Talent, Marketing, and Leadership teams, you will ensure consistency across candidate touchpoints and build repeatable frameworks that elevate the employer brand. This position combines program management, brand strategy, and creative storytelling to attract and engage top talent in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You will have autonomy to experiment, iterate quickly, and make measurable impact on recruitment outcomes. Ideal candidates thrive in high-velocity environments, have excellent communication skills, and enjoy transforming strategy into actionable programs.

Accountabilities:

• Design and implement scalable employer brand programs aligned with company values and hiring strategy
• Build and manage a content calendar across social, blog, email, and internal communication channels
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to create custom brand toolkits for hard-to-fill roles
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to ensure consistent candidate-facing messaging
• Develop measurement frameworks to track engagement, reach, and impact of brand initiatives
• Create repeatable systems, templates, and operating models to streamline program execution
• Advise on brand strategy and support the Talent Events lead without managing logistics

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in employer brand or talent brand program management
• Proven ability to build brand strategy and execute initiatives end-to-end
• Strong program management skills with a systems-thinking approach
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities, with a strong eye for narrative and voice
• Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-changing, high-velocity environment
• Experience with data and analytics to track campaigns, measure performance, and optimize strategies (preferred)
• Strong collaboration skills to work across Talent, Marketing, and Leadership teams

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with potential equity participation
• Remote-first, flexible work environment with autonomy and ownership
• Opportunities to design and scale impactful talent programs
• Professional growth and mentorship from experienced teams
• Inclusive and mission-driven culture focused on measurable impact

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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