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STV

Communications Manager - Aviation

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$116K - $133K/yr

STV is seeking a Communications Manager to join our Aviation group. This position will support one of our aviation clients (5 days week onsite) at their location in Chicago, Illinois. This position ...

Covista

Senior Manager - Communications

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

The communications manager is responsible for ensuring overall consistency, clarity and alignment of internal communications. This position will also work directly with the institution marketing ...

Geico

Director, Marketing Communications

Chicago, IL

$140K - $229K/yr

Develop and execute a proactive marketing communications strategy that elevates GEICO's brand in trade, business, and consumer media while also telling the story to our associate population, with a ...

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How much do communications associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for communications associate in Wheaton, IL is $55,563.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $63,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a communications associate?

A communications associate assists a marketing or advertising team with a variety of tasks. As a communications associate, you may be responsible for copywriting promotional materials, designing simple graphics, managing social media and outreach, launching email campaigns, researching media coverage, and promoting products. You also typically perform administrative duties as needed. Qualifications for this job include a mix of related skills and experience. Most employers require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a similar field. Completing internships at ad or marketing agencies helps to improve your career opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a communications associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Communications Associate, you need strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, and graphic design tools like Adobe Creative Suite is commonly expected. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure clear messaging, brand consistency, and effective engagement with target audiences across multiple channels.

What are some common challenges a communications associate faces when managing internal and external messaging?

Communications Associates often juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines, which can make prioritizing tasks and maintaining message consistency challenging. They must adapt messaging for different audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals while also responding quickly to emerging issues or feedback. Collaborating across departments is key, as information often needs to be gathered from various teams, requiring strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
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Infographic showing various Communications Associate job openings in Wheaton, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,563 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Associate Manager, Marketing Communications

Pampered Chef LTD

Addison, IL • On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 1 hour ago

Job description

Description:


The Senior Promotions Specialist is part of the Sales Strategy & Operations team and will work closely with their manager to develop plans that will drive deployment North American promotional tactics and impact organizational revenue and recruiting targets. This role will give the qualified candidate the ability to influence and grow organizational knowledge by managing and improving on existing process. This position will act as a trusted resource within the field department to ensure accuracy in management of promotional planning.


What You'll Do

  • Coordinates all logistics for promotions by initiating cross-functional assignments and coordinating steps to deliver best in class execution of promotional planning & measurement.
  • Manage communication and accuracy of all promotions to internal stakeholders from ideation through execution.
  • Develop central system to track and report out on the success of monthly promotions to cross functional teams.
  • Build and manage relationships with internal teams including data and analytics, marketing and field communications, technology team, supply chain to ensure timely completion of tactics that drive key company metrics.
  • Work closely with finance teams on management and development of budget and improvements around budget management.
  • Work closely with supply chain team on process improvements and management of product and supply chain implications of promotions.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 2+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Prior marketing agency, integrated marketing, promotional marketing experience required
  • Project management experience is a plus
  • Analytical experience is a plus

Competencies for Success:

  • Balances Stakeholder Needs
  • Demonstrates Financial Acumen
  • Navigates Ambiguity
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Takes Ownership of Priorities and Outcomes
  • Maintains Strong Organizational Discipline
  • Collaborates Cross-Functionally

Measures of Success:

  • Consistent on-time, accurate delivery of promotional initiatives across North America
  • Demonstrated impact of promotions against revenue and recruiting targets
  • Improved efficiency and effectiveness of promotional planning through process enhancements
  • Timely, accurate, and actionable reporting on promotional performance
  • Strong cross-functional alignment and positive stakeholder feedback

Effective management of promotional budgets with a focus on accuracy and optimization


What We're Offering


Compensation, benefits, and logistics

The anticipated salary range for this position starts at $70,000-90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This role is eligible for a performance-based bonus based on individual and company performance.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage options
  • Disability insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • 401k match
  • Flex PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 30%+ discount on Pampered Chef Products and product giveaways

Pampered Chef follows a hybrid schedule in Addison, IL. The expectation is that employees be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.