Communications Specialist 24-E-09

Salary : $68,840.00 - $79,668.00 Annually
Location : Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-E-09
Administration: Deputy Chief - Policy
Bureau: Communications & Engagement
Opening Date: 09/22/2025


Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Communications and Engagement Director, the Communications Specialist shall be responsible for developing resources and executing public relations activities to promote key services and policy initiatives for the Office. The Communications Specialist is responsible for working with subject matter experts within the Office to develop messaging and content for brochures, fact sheets, reports, letters, newsletters, and event invitations. In addition, the Communication Specialist will be responsible for creating digital content for the Office's website and video platforms; proofreading and editing written materials to ensure proper grammar, accuracy, and consistent messaging; and collaborating with the graphic design team to produce effective visuals.

Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field with two years of related work experience. Strong writing and editing skills, working knowledge of AP style, and the ability to complete assignments independently are required. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. Attendance and the ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public are essential functions of this position.

Supplemental Information


Position requires in office attendance
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!

• Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance*
• Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
• Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
• Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program
• Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych
• Holidays: 13 1/2 paid
• Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated
• Personal days: 4 annually
• Floating Holiday: 1 annually
• Sick days: 1 per month
• For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education
• Semi-monthly payroll

*Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

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