Communications Director Jobs in Chicago, IL
Communications Director jobs in Chicago are in strong demand, concentrated in the Loop, River North, and Streeterville across healthcare, nonprofits, financial services, and higher education. Employers hiring right now include The University of Chicago, JLL, and Mars. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerThe University of Chicago
Work type71% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in communications
Companies hiring17
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Loyola University Chicago
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Associate Director of Communications
Loyola University Chicago·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
$44k - $51k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Associate Director of Communications, Athletics
Position Number
8102562
Work Modality
Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?
No
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
ATHLETICS
Location Code
ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, this position will be responsible for serving as the sports communication contact for assigned athletic programs responsible for but not limited to:
- Game notes, working competitions, weekly reports/player of the week nominations, releases/stories, team social media accounts, and working directly with assigned sport coaches.
- Travel may be required for select away games and championships.
- Assist in home event game management as it pertains to media, communications, statistics, and content creation.
- Work closely with Loyola’s Office of University Marketing and Communications to ensure consistent use of University identity/brand identity and to collaborate on story items and/or initiatives that have potential scope beyond Athletics.
- Assist in content creation in an effort to elevate the brand and awareness of sport programs.
- Content may include written story, photography, video clips and highlights, and other social media content.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, sport management or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an athletics communications office.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in athletics communications, experience with producing and managing the design, layout, content and flow of multiple publications for multiple platforms (web, e-mail, podcasts, digital audio & video, digital photography, graphics, social media and print)Work collaboratively with other external relations and digital/creative media staff (e.g. marketing, video, social media) on campaigns and projects.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
NA
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather
Open Date
09/30/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$51,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$44,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35854
Loyola University Chicago
Associate Director of Communications
Chicago, Illinois
Added 2d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$44k - $51k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
Associate Director of Communications, Athletics
Position Number
8102562
Work Modality
Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?
No
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
ATHLETICS
Location Code
ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, this position will be responsible for serving as the sports communication contact for assigned athletic programs responsible for but not limited to:
- Game notes, working competitions, weekly reports/player of the week nominations, releases/stories, team social media accounts, and working directly with assigned sport coaches.
- Travel may be required for select away games and championships.
- Assist in home event game management as it pertains to media, communications, statistics, and content creation.
- Work closely with Loyola’s Office of University Marketing and Communications to ensure consistent use of University identity/brand identity and to collaborate on story items and/or initiatives that have potential scope beyond Athletics.
- Assist in content creation in an effort to elevate the brand and awareness of sport programs.
- Content may include written story, photography, video clips and highlights, and other social media content.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, sport management or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an athletics communications office.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in athletics communications, experience with producing and managing the design, layout, content and flow of multiple publications for multiple platforms (web, e-mail, podcasts, digital audio & video, digital photography, graphics, social media and print)Work collaboratively with other external relations and digital/creative media staff (e.g. marketing, video, social media) on campaigns and projects.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
NA
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather
Open Date
09/30/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$51,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$44,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35854
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Communications Director Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a communications director job in Chicago?
Focus your search on Chicago's three biggest hiring sectors: healthcare systems, major nonprofits, and financial services firms. Roles concentrate in the Loop and River North for corporate employers, and in Hyde Park and the Near North Side for universities and foundations. Candidates with Chicago media relationships, fluency in Spanish or Polish for community-facing roles, and crisis communications experience stand out in this market.
Which companies hire communications directors in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring communications directors in Chicago include The University of Chicago, JLL, and Mars, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Chicago's hiring mix skews heavily toward large health systems, national nonprofits headquartered downtown, and professional services firms with major Illinois operations.
Are there remote communications director jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though full-remote is less common for director-level communications roles, since executive visibility and stakeholder presence matter at this level. About 71% of communications director openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with most hybrid schedules requiring two to three days in office. Strategic, content-heavy, and digital communications functions tend to have the most scheduling flexibility.
How can I get a communications director job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving up through Chicago's dense nonprofit sector, where organizations like social service agencies, advocacy groups, and cultural institutions regularly promote communications managers into director roles. Entry-level candidates can build toward this by starting as a communications coordinator at a Chicago-area hospital, university, or mid-size nonprofit, then moving laterally into a manager role before targeting director positions. Familiarity with local media and community outreach adds a competitive edge specific to this market.
Which industries hire the most communications directors in Chicago?
Chicago communications director roles concentrate in Education, Insurance, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Chicago's role as a headquarters city for major health systems, a hub for nationally recognized nonprofits, and a center for financial and professional services firms drives consistent demand across all three of those sectors.
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