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director content strategy delivery

American Osteopathic Association

<div>THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION REQUIRING IN-OFFICE PRESENCE ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK. OFFICE IS LOCATED IN THE MAG MILE/STREETERVILLE AREA IF DOWNTOWN CHICAGO, IL.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Content Strategy &amp; Delivery leads the AOA&rsquo;s Content Strategy and Delivery Center of Excellence responsible for unified content strategy, brand identity, creative development, publications, and social media. This role oversees the development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-channel content vision that advances the AOA&rsquo;s mission, strengthens brand presence, and enhances engagement across audiences. This function oversees cross-platform content strategies, maintains cohesive brand messaging, and manages content development teams.
The Director will also help shape the modernization of AOA content workflows through the integration of GenAI tools and establish a scalable content governance and delivery framework.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Key Responsibilities 
Content Strategy &amp; Governance
<ul><li>Develop and maintain a unified content strategy aligned to AOA organizational and profession wide goals.</li>
<li>Establish content pillars, messaging frameworks, and brand standards to ensure consistency across all channels.</li>
<li>Build and oversee content governance processes, including workflow design and quality standards.</li>
</ul>
Creative, Editorial, and Publication Leadership
<ul><li>Lead content development across digital, print, social, video, and experiential formats.</li>
<li>Direct editorial operations and modernization of AOA publications, including The DO and The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.</li>
<li>Oversee the editorial calendar and ensure timely production of high-quality content.</li>
</ul>
Brand Identity &amp; Storytelling
<ul><li>Steward the AOA brand identity, ensuring alignment across creative, web, editorial, and digital expressions.</li>
<li>Develop compelling content and storytelling approaches that strengthen the AOA&rsquo;s reputation and visibility.</li>
</ul>
Social Media &amp; Digital Engagement
<ul><li>Lead the strategy and execution of AOA social media content to increase audience engagement and brand reach.</li>
<li>Develop repeatable content franchises and digital storytelling formats that expand visibility.</li>
</ul>
Performance, Analytics &amp; Monetization
<ul><li>Define KPIs and oversee performance measurement for content across channels, including SEO, social, publications, and campaigns.</li>
<li>Apply analytics to optimize content and demonstrate ROI.</li>
<li>Identify and cultivate content monetization opportunities.</li>
</ul>
Leadership &amp; Team Management
<ul><li>Lead and mentor a cross functional team of editors, web, strategists, designers, and content creators.</li>
<li>Manage agency partners and external contributors to support content development.</li>
<li>Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team culture.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Collaborate with peers responsible for integrated marketing and corporate communications to ensure alignment between corporate messaging, brand narrative, and marketing initiatives.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Oversee relationships with external agencies, consultants, and communications partners.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Manage COE budget and allocate resources to support strategic priorities.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Partner effectively with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure alignment and integration of content initiatives and streamlined workflow.</li>
</ul>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Special Skills:
<ul><li>Demonstrated success developing and executing integrated, cross-channel content strategies that drive measurable outcomes.</li>
<li>Experience overseeing editorial operations, publication management, and content governance systems.</li>
<li>Expertise in brand content, creative direction, and digital content ecosystems, including SEO and social media.</li>
<li>Experience with content and data analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Microsoft Power Bi.</li>
<li>Familiarity with CMS, GenAI content creation hubs and modern content workflow technologies such as Google Studio, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, WordPress and Squarespace.</li>
<li>Familiarity with CRM, Salesforce preferred</li>
<li>Familiarity with association software is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong writing, editing, communication, and leadership skills.</li>
</ul>
Education: ?
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or related field.</li>
</ul>
Licensure or Certification:
<ul><li>N/A</li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul><li>10+ years of experience in content strategy, editorial leadership, digital marketing, or brand engagement.</li>
</ul>
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Physical:
<ul><li>Work is generally sedentary in nature, but requires occasional standing, walking, lifting and moving objects (up to 25 pounds). Requires manual dexterity to use computers, telephones and peripherals. Incumbents may occasionally work prolonged or irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.</li>
</ul>
Mental
<ul><li>Work is performed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Candidates are expected to be able to quickly adapt to stressful situations, exercise good judgement, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and interact appropriately with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
ENVIRONMENT:
<ul><li>Normal office environment.</li>
<li>Hybrid position requires an in-office presence each Tuesday and Wednesday.</li>
</ul>
Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually
The AOA offers the following benefits:
<ul><li>Medical</li>
<li>Dental</li>
<li>Vision</li>
<li>Life and AD&amp;D</li>
<li>Long and Short-term Disability</li>
<li>FSA/HSA</li>
<li>Commuter Benefits</li>
<li>401(k) with match</li>
</ul>
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
American Osteopathic Association is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.</div>

Director Content Strategy & Delivery

1000HEADS

<div>The 1000heads Account team is a proud, powerful collective of social media obsessives who are experts in managing client relationships and delivering best-in-class, social-first campaigns.
As a Freelance Account Manager, you will play a key role in leading day-to-day client communications while partnering cross-functionally with Creative, Strategy, Production, Design, and Insights teams to deliver high-quality, integrated campaigns. This role requires a strong balance of client service, project management, and hands-on production oversight across social, digital, and ATL executions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, solution-oriented Account Manager with strong interpersonal and organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume agency environment. The ideal candidate brings agency experience across both account management and production, with the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
A strong understanding of social platforms and hands-on experience managing in-person event execution, particularly staffing and coordinating creators on-site, is essential. 
Requirements 
<ul><li>
Must be based in or able to work hybrid (2 days/week) from one of our U.S. offices: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Miami</li><li>
2&ndash;5 years of agency experience, with a mix of account management and production experience (content, campaign, or event production)</li><li>
Proven ability to manage multi-channel campaigns and production workflows</li><li>
Strong budget management and financial tracking skills</li><li>
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments</li><li>
Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset</li><li>
Comfortable leading day-to-day account management responsibilities independently</li><li>
Deep understanding of social platforms and digital content ecosystems</li><li>
Culturally connected with a passion for social media, content, and emerging trends</li></ul>
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead day-to-day client communication and build strong, trusted relationships</li><li>
Develop innovative, creative solutions in response to client briefs and campaign needs</li><li>
Gain a deep understanding of client brands, categories, and audiences</li><li>
Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities</li></ul>
Production &amp; Campaign Delivery:<ul><li>
Manage IRL and virtual event activations, including logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site support where needed (some travel required)</li><li>
Partner closely with internal production teams to manage end-to-end campaign execution, including content shoots, digital asset production, and integrated campaign rollouts</li><li>
Support and oversee production timelines, deliverables, and approvals, ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high standard</li><li>
Collaborate on brief development, ensuring clarity across creative, production, and strategy teams</li><li>
Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations and align with agreed creative and production standards</li></ul>
Project &amp; Financial Management:<ul><li>
Develop and maintain detailed project plans and scopes of work</li><li>
Produce accurate cost estimates and manage budgets in partnership with Account Director and Production teams</li><li>
Ensure all work is approved prior to execution and stays within budget</li><li>
Track and manage billing processes to ensure timely completion</li></ul>
Internal Leadership &amp; Collaboration:<ul><li>
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless workflow across departments</li><li>
Maintain clear documentation and centralized project files</li><li>
Support the development of client presentations, reports, and reviews</li><li>
Ensure senior stakeholders are aligned and engaged at key stages</li></ul> 
Benefits 
RATE / COMPENSATION
$6,000 - $7,500 a month</div>

Freelance Account Manager

The Mx Group

<div>The Director of Digital Product &amp; Delivery Lead is the strategic and operational bridge between clients, account teams, and delivery teams. The person in this role helps define what should be built, why it matters, and how to shape the smartest path to delivery, including identifying value-added options beyond the obvious solution. They will lead a team and bring a modern, flexible product mindset to an agency environment where priorities move quickly and technical solutions often extend beyond standard martech platforms.

This person should act as a trusted guide who helps clients and account teams make strong decisions about scope, sequencing, tradeoffs, and opportunity areas. They should have an ability to simplify complexity and create confidence in fast-moving environments, and be comfortable balancing strategy, business analysis, and production leadership while keeping the team focused on outcomes, quality, and speed.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Core Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Serve as the strategic lead for discovery, framing, and solution definition across digital and technology-enabled work.</li>
<li>Partner with clients and account teams to determine the right approach, not just the fastest or most obvious one.</li>
<li>Translate business goals into actionable plans, requirements, user stories, workflows, and delivery priorities.</li>
<li>Evaluate options and recommend solutions that include operational, creative, technical, and value-add considerations.</li>
<li>Lead the planning and coordination of digital initiatives that may include custom builds, integrations, platforms, and experiences beyond standard martech tools.</li>
<li>Manage and mentor a 4-person team, setting expectations, priorities, and standards for delivery.</li>
<li>Guide cross-functional teams through scoping, estimation, sequencing, and execution.</li>
<li>Identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs early, and help teams and clients make informed decisions.</li>
<li>Ensure deliverables are aligned to business outcomes, user needs, and agency quality standards.</li>
<li>Support client presentations, internal alignment, and senior-level recommendations.</li>
<li>Build a culture of modern product thinking, accountability, and confidence in ambiguity.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What Success Looks Like</h3>
<ul><li>Clients see this person as a strategic advisor, not just a coordinator.</li>
<li>Account teams rely on them to shape smarter recommendations and stronger scopes.</li>
<li>The team is organized, responsive, and able to adapt quickly without losing clarity.</li>
<li>The agency consistently identifies better ways to deliver value, not just complete tasks.</li>
</ul> <h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h3>
<ul><li>10+ years of experience in digital product ownership, business analysis, digital production, delivery strategy, or related agency roles.</li>
<li>Experience in a marketing, digital, creative, or technology-forward agency environment.</li>
<li>Strong background in digital strategy, requirements definition, and cross-functional delivery.</li>
<li>Experience working with account, strategy, creative, UX, development, and analytics teams.</li>
<li>Experience working in custom digital solutions, with integrations, complex websites, and martech and CMS platforms.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to lead client conversations and influence decision-making.</li>
<li>Prior experience managing or mentoring a small team.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of Agile principles, modern product practices, and adaptive delivery approaches.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Technology Experience

Preferred experience with enterprise CMS, martech, commerce, collaboration, analytics, and AI-enabled workflow platforms.
<ul>
<li>CMS: WordPress, Contentful, Sitecore, Drupal.</li>
<li>Martech: HubSpot, Marketo, Klaviyo, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Salesforce Account Engagement (Pardot)</li>
<li>Commerce: Shopify, commercetools, Salesforce Commerce Cloud.</li>
<li>Delivery: Jira, Confluence, Monday.com, Asana.</li>
<li>Data/insights: Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Hotjar.</li>
<li>AI: Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot, Firefly.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About MX</h3>

A leading independent B2B marketing agency, MX has been helping complex B2B companies build their brands, drive demand, and grow revenue for over 35 years. We are the second largest independent B2B agency in the United States, yet one of the industry's best-kept secrets and we're working to change that. We've been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago for nine years running and in the Nation for three consecutive years. Our work spans Strategy &amp; Insights, Creative &amp; Production, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing &amp; Media, Lead Gen &amp; Nurture, Channel Marketing, Digital Experience, and Martech &amp; Data.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Compensation</h3>

Compensation Range: $185,000 - $195,000 annually + bonus potential. MX believes it will pay this pay range for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on the applicant's experience, skills, and qualifications, in addition to the requirements of the position. MX reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. This role qualifies for MX's benefits offering, including medical, dental, vision, 401 (k), and paid time off.

<div>MX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. That means we not only provide equal opportunity and consideration to all employees and applicants for employment &mdash; we welcome it. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law, because we believe diversity drives us to deliver more valuable and meaningful experiences to clients and employees.</div></div>

Director of Digital Product & Delivery Lead

Univision Communications Inc

<div>TelevisaUnivision Local Media is looking for a highly motivated and experienced News Director for the station&rsquo;s local multi-platform content production. The ideal candidate must love breaking news and understand how to reach audiences on different platforms best. The position provides editorial direction, leadership, motivation, support and encouragement to staff in the generation of story ideas and production of a compelling news product; sets the department&rsquo;s philosophy and policies. The News Director will be a solid leader in the newsroom and be current on news trends for existing and emerging platforms. Works closely with other Univision entities to create cross-platform opportunities for a trusted and award-winning news brand. This role reports directly to the Sr. VP, News.
ABOUT YOU:
The right candidate will be willing to take innovative creative risks and understands the value of deep impact enterprise content. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passionate fearless leader&rsquo;s approach willing to mentor and develop our talented group of journalists into strong storytellers. He/she should be able to effectively plan a news strategy for a continuous measurement world, while still being able to coordinate breaking news, weather and large event coverage.
YOUR DAY-DAY:<ul><li>
Create &amp; implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations.</li><li>
Must be a digital powerhouse, leveraging the web, OTT, and all social platforms to make sure that local audiences receive and share the stories generated by our newsroom.</li><li>
You must be a risk taker and someone ready to adapt to change and think out of the box.</li><li>
Communicate a compelling and inspired vision consistent with company strategy.</li><li>
Analyze and respond to trends affecting industry and DMA.</li><li>
Review and approve all newsroom personnel decisions.</li><li>
Develop and control the annual budget to comply with station guidelines.</li><li>
Work closely with the station management team to develop and attain departmental and station goals.</li><li>
Ability to adapt current resources to emerging technology.</li><li>
Supervise and provide regular feedback and yearly performance appraisals for direct reports with ultimate responsibility for all newsroom personnel.</li><li>
Develops and plans yearly coverage priorities for all platforms, as well as &quot;sweeps&quot; for key television rating periods.</li><li>
Reviews and critiques newscast production values. Must be proficient in coaching reporters and on-air talent.</li><li>
Must have a deep understanding of Digital and Social Media platform for best practices for local journalism.</li><li>
Responsible for originating, creating and producing special series, regional news specials and investigative stories.</li><li>
Leverage market research to make strategic decisions about content, programming, staffing.</li><li>
Uphold station identity and brand focus across all platforms.</li><li>
Cultivating an environment focused on digital storytelling and innovation, thinking beyond linear content to increase digital footprint and ultimately in a growing audience and market share.</li></ul>
YOU HAVE:<ul><li>
BS/BA Degree in Media, Communications or Marketing or equivalent experience.</li><li>
A minimum of five (5) years&rsquo; experience in television news, working as a news director, assistant news director, executive producer, news producer.</li><li>
Must have experience overseeing daily and breaking news events; ability to focus on news stories, which inform, and highlight the needs of the Spanish speaking community.</li><li>
Must have experience managing operating budgets.</li><li>
Knowledge and understanding of the Nielsen rating system.</li><li>
Solid news judgment. Ensure flawless execution and innovative storytelling.</li><li>
Bilingual with the ability to write in English and Spanish with fluency and accuracy.</li><li>
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, newsroom systems INEWS, edit bays, cameras, audio board and decks.</li><li>
Proficiency in AVID editing systems, Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite Displays.</li><li>
Proficiency in managing and posting on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and other Social Media Platforms.</li><li>
Candidate must be flexible and willing to work varied schedules, including weekends and holidays.</li><li>
Proven and effective leadership skills; foster open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly.</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle competing priorities.</li><li>
Audience growth oriented.</li><li>
High energy, high work ethic, self-motivated independent professional.</li><li>
Track record of continuing to learn evolving trends in the digital industry.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills both in English and Spanish.</li></ul>
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Please note the national salary range listed in the job posting reflects the new hire salary range across levels and U.S. locations that would be applicable to the position. Salary Range: $120,000- $138,000 + Benefits
OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.</div>

Director, News

OpenGov

<div>OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov&rsquo;s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary:</h2>
We are looking for a talented Partner Enablement Manager to train, enable, ready and certify Delivery and Implementation Partners. Under the supervision of the Director of Professional Services Partnerships, you will be responsible for developing the Professional Services partner enablement strategy that will include curating the right learning and training content, delivery (through expert speakers) of this content via online, webinars and hands-on learning sessions, and ensuring partners are certified and up to date with our products and services. This role will collaborate with our partners, our professional services team, our sales enablement team, our product management team, and product marketing team. This position will be 100% in office, and located in Chicago.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities:</h2><ul><li>
Enablement Strategy &amp; Program Design: Develop and implement 30-60-90 day onboarding, certification frameworks, and continuous learning paths to keep partners updated on product roadmaps.</li><li>
Resource &amp; Content Creation: Develop and maintain a repository of partner-ready content, including case studies, technical documentation, and co-branded marketing materials that can be used to respond to RFX&rsquo;s</li><li>
Onboarding &amp; Training Delivery: Deliver engaging training through webinars, workshops, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) to accelerate partner ramp time.</li><li>
Performance Analysis: Establish KPIs, track partner engagement, analyze certification rates, and utilize data to identify bottlenecks, providing recommendations to improve ROI.</li><li>
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales to translate internal capabilities into actionable partner sales plays and implementation guidance.</li><li>
Top-notch organizational skills to keep partners up to date and on track. Exceptional communication abilities, enabling them to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical partners.</li><li>
Technical proficiency, guiding partners on integration, onboarding, and usage, ultimately reducing friction and improving partners&rsquo; selling ability.</li><li>
A highly cross-functional mindset, ensuring partners get the latest and greatest information from everywhere in the business.</li><li>
Analytical skills, which help them monitor partner performance and spot areas for enablement improvement or opportunity.</li><li>
Adaptability, they&rsquo;re used to working in a fast-changing environment and can pivot quickly based on market or company shifts.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Requirements and Preferred Experience:</h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and/or MBA</li><li>
4-7+ years of experience in partner enablement, channel management, professional services enablement, or a similar role in a SaaS/tech environment.</li><li>
Proven ability to design and deliver live or virtual training sessions and workshops for external audiences.</li><li>
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, including LMS (Learning Management Systems) and PRM (Partner Relationship Management) platforms.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations required</li><li>
Strong PC knowledge including proficiency in Excel preferred</li><li>
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong executive presence</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Compensation:</h2>
Chicago, IL: $100,000 - $150,000
On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.
The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate&rsquo;s geographical location.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Why OpenGov?</h1>
A Mission That Matters.
At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust. Some people say this is boring. We think it&rsquo;s the core of our democracy.
Opportunity to Innovate
The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything&mdash;from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We&rsquo;ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we&rsquo;re just getting started.
A Team of Passionate, Driven People
This isn&rsquo;t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Dubuque, Plano, and Pune.
A Place to Make Your Mark
We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.
Benefits That Work for You
Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match, including:<ul><li>
Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families</li><li>
Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays</li><li>
401(k) with company match</li><li>
Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions</li><li>
Professional development and growth opportunities</li><li>
A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.</li></ul>
Compensation Range: $100K - $150K</div>

Partner Enablement Manager

UChicago Medicine

<div>Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as the Director, Design &amp; Construction (Ambulatory Network Sites). You will be responsible for co-leading, along with the Director, Operational Planning &amp; Activation, the planning, design, construction, delivery and activation of all new and/or renovated UCM ambulatory network site locations. 
 
Initially, this role will be charged with, along with their co-leader, the development of a new ambulatory network site delivery model for the institution, including the establishment of new, standardized interior designs and construction prototypes, vendor framework and engagement, and a streamlined project delivery process. Measurable outcomes to achieve these institutional goals include (i) lower per square foot project costs, (ii) increased speed to market, and (iii) that the new delivery model can be easily duplicated over multiple projects and geographies. 
 
Additionally, the Director will co-lead and have responsibility and accountability for the planning, design, and construction for new and/or renovated, off-campus, outpatient healthcare facilities from start to finish. This senior role involves the management of multiple projects, teams, budgets, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within a new standardized scope and budget, while ensuring required quality and safety standards are upheld. The selected individual provides high-level leadership, strategic direction, and ensures alignment with business goals, while also handling risk management and financial oversight. 
 
UChicago Medicine is an integrated academic and community health system with multiple primary and urgent care medical facilities within the surrounding suburbs of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. This role will be a flexible hybrid position requiring travel to potential and acquired sites surrounding the Chicagoland area and will report to the Executive Director, Enterprise Real Estate within the division of Strategy &amp; Growth.
 
 
Who you are:
 
A unique and energetic leader with the following qualifications: 
<div> 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with at least fifteen (15) years of industry experience, or Master&rsquo;s with at least ten (10) years in the construction industry.
</li><li>A minimum five (5) years of experience in the planning and construction of healthcare facilities is a requirement.
</li><li>Must have experience working within multi-tenanted buildings that are owned and managed by third-party landlords.
</li><li>Prior experience performing due diligence and with the zoning/entitlement process for new ground-up construction projects.
</li><li>Available to travel to project sites located within the health system&rsquo;s Primary and Secondary Service Areas.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage highly complex projects that involve high capital value and are multi-phased.
</li><li>Excellent oral, written, presentation, and communication skills.
</li><li>Self-starter who possesses an exceptional project management skillset.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work with, manage, lead and influence both external and internal project stakeholders who do not directly report to this position.
</li><li>Strong proficiency in compiling and presenting written project correspondence to senior leadership.
</li><li>Exceptional knowledge of business processes and procedures, applications, workflow, and planning. Preferred knowledge/experience working with eBuilder software.
</li><li>Must possess strong conflict management, communication, organizational, and negotiating skills.
</li><li>Strong working knowledge of full MS Office suite, with excellent financial modeling/management in Excel. 
</li></ul></div> 
What you&rsquo;ll gain as the Director, Design &amp; Construction (Ambulatory Network Sites): 
<div> 
<ul><li>Opportunity to work at a world-class organization, engaging numerous stakeholders, to fulfill its patient-care, research, medical-education, and health-equity missions.
</li><li>High visibility as an innovative leader for UChicago Medicine, managing key internal and external relationships.
</li><li>Ability to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families by positioning UCM as a provider of choice, highlighting our relentless pursuit to address health disparity and achieve health equity.
</li><li>Leverage strategy and change management to promote consistent and valuable growth for the organization. 
</li></ul></div> 
What you&rsquo;ll do as the Director, Design &amp; Construction (Ambulatory Network Sites): 
<div> 
<ul><li>Provide project leadership by managing multiple concurrent projects from site assessment through completion and closeout, providing strategic direction and oversight. Approve design standards, select external vendors, and establish project timelines within approved scope. Co-lead all projects, establish appropriate governance structures and align construction and operational readiness schedules in order to reach aggressive milestones and Go-Live dates.
</li><li>Create a new delivery model for Ambulatory Network Sites that better aligns processes, procedures, and vendors to reduce costs and increase project delivery timelines. Co-lead project delivery, with this position primarily focused on design and construction execution.
</li><li>Establish and maintain strategic relationships with pre-qualified delivery teams, including Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Regulatory Advisors, and other external project team members. Administer Primary Service Agreements and assign projects based on vendor capacity, expertise, and performance.
</li><li>Develop conceptual and detailed budgets, lead value engineering efforts, review and approve consultant invoices, contractor pay applications, and change orders within established authority limits. Maintain integrated Primary Schedules in partnership with co-lead, holding shared accountability for overall project schedule performance.
</li><li>Ensure the highest standards of design quality, regulatory compliance, and construction are met. Review designs at every phase to verify alignment with standards, clinical requirements, and budget constraints. Ensure strict compliance with FGI Guidelines, ADA requirements, building codes, and internal design standards. Oversee permit acquisition process and coordinate with local authorities. Coordinate Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) and support medical equipment planning. Maintain awareness of critical project risks and escalate issues appropriately. Partner with Director of Operational Planning &amp; Activation to establish facility readiness criteria and coordinate construction completion with operational move-in requirements.
</li><li>Co-deliver unified project status reports, integrating construction progress and operational readiness together to help inform project costs vs. budgets, schedules/critical dates, risks, and activation performance. Regularly report on these activities to Network Leadership, highlighting accomplishments, risks, mitigation plans, and enterprise-level insights.
</li></ul></div>Leadership at UChicago Medicine:
 
E4 Leadership (Equity, Engage, Evolve, Excel) is a patient centered management system that empowers teams to improve on a daily basis. This is done through daily readiness huddles, real time process monitoring, performance review huddles and structured problem solving.
 
E4 Leadership is an evolving system where leaders work together to cultivate a culture of equity and continuous improvement that enables: 
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<ul><li>Each person to realize their full potential for contribution.
</li><li>The organization to achieve high performance outcomes.
</li><li>System-wide integration, coordination, and seamless execution
</li><li>Clear focus on exceptional, equitable patient care and experiences. 
</li></ul></div> 
As part of the senior executive team, this position will be instrumental in reinforcing and sustaining UChicago Medicine&rsquo;s E4 Leadership Culture.</div>

Director, Design & Construction (Ambulatory Network Sites)

Interdependence

<div>Account Director, Consumer

Who We Are

Interdependence is a dynamic, innovative, and results-focused public relations, communications, and integrated marketing firm. Powered by proprietary technology, we help brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs elevate their businesses and achieve meaningful outcomes. With a vibrant team of nearly 100 full-time professionals across the country and continued rapid growth, Interdependence is proud to be recognized as &quot;One of America's Best PR Agencies&quot; by Forbes.

At Interdependence, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and performance-oriented work environment. Team members are encouraged to share ideas, innovate, and pursue opportunities for professional growth. We prioritize work-life balance, ensuring our team enjoys fulfilling personal and professional lives. Our commitment to delivering exceptional client results spans industries including consumer brands, travel, entertainment, technology, B2B, healthcare, and professional services. We embrace a diverse, inclusive culture that values creativity and excellence.

Position Overview

Interdependence is seeking a seasoned, strategic Account Director to lead integrated communications programs across our Consumer Brands, Travel, and Entertainment portfolio. This role is ideal for a senior PR leader who thrives at the intersection of brand storytelling, cultural relevance, and business growth.

The Account Director will oversee high-profile consumer, lifestyle, hospitality, creator, and entertainment clients &mdash; shaping narratives that resonate with media, influencers, and audiences alike. This role combines senior-level client counsel, proactive idea generation, team leadership, and operational excellence, with a strong emphasis on delivering measurable impact and identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.

As a senior leader on the consumer team, this person will serve as the primary day-to-day client partner, guiding strategy across earned media, thought leadership, experiential moments, partnerships, and cultural storytelling. They will mentor account teams, collaborate closely with leadership, and help evolve how Interdependence shows up as a modern, integrated PR agency for consumer and entertainment brands.

This is a highly visible role for someone who understands how to build momentum, manage complexity, and translate brand vision into standout press, buzz, and long-term reputation value. 


Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership &amp; Strategic Counsel
<ul>
<li>Serve as senior lead for multiple consumer accounts, providing high-level strategy, vision, and counsel.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Build trusted partnerships with client executives, understanding business priorities and aligning PR strategies to drive impact.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Oversee integrated communications programs, including thought leadership, executive visibility, product storytelling, and industry positioning.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Anticipate challenges and provide proactive solutions to ensure long-term client success and retention.</li>
</ul>
 Media Strategy &amp; Thought Leadership
<ul>
<li> Lead development of integrated media relations programs that secure meaningful, business-impacting coverage.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Shape executive narratives and messaging frameworks for complex technology stories.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Cultivate relationships with top-tier media outlets.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Oversee production of strategic content, including press strategies, results reports, pitch calendars, pitches, press releases, bylines, and thought leadership articles.</li>
</ul>
 Team Management &amp; Growth
<ul>
<li> Manage and mentor account teams to deliver high-quality work with efficiency and precision.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Develop and execute PR strategies and press plans.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Provide direction, feedback, and guidance to ensure professional growth and career development.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Oversee team structure, workflow, and staffing allocations across multiple clients.</li>
</ul>
Business Development &amp; Agency Growth
<ul>
<li> Contribute to business development efforts including proposal creation, presentations, and RFP responses.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Identify opportunities for organic growth within existing accounts.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Partner with senior leadership to shape best practices, improve processes, and drive overall agency excellence.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>10+ years of PR or communications experience, with significant agency experience in the consumer space.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Proven success leading integrated communications programs for enterprise, SaaS, or AI clients.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Deep understanding of the consumer landscape, including key media, trends, and issues shaping the industry.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Exceptional writing, pitching, and storytelling abilities.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, budgets, and client portfolios.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong presentation and client relationship-building skills.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strategic thinker who can translate complex technology into compelling narratives.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, all-remote environment.</li>
</ul>
The Perks
<ul>
<li>We offer a competitive benefits package&mdash;including comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation/sick leave/holiday PTO, 401(k), Flex Fridays, flexible remote work options, and Summer Fridays.</li></ul></div>

Account Director, Consumer

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