Associate Manager, Communications

Core Spaces • Chicago, IL

78d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Associate Manager, Communications to join our dynamic Marketing & Communications team. In this role, you will support the Director of Communications in executing Core Spaces’ communications and public relations initiatives across our Student Housing and Build-to-Rent communities, while also providing creative brand copywriting support for marketing campaigns, materials, and social media content. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in public relations and corporate communications, paired with a talent for crafting compelling, on-brand copy. This individual will play a key role in maintaining a consistent and positive brand presence across all digital and external channels, ensuring that every message reflects Core Spaces’ voice, values, and vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in public relations and/or communications.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience working with brand guidelines and maintaining brand voice across multiple channels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the real estate, property management, or hospitality industries.
• Experience with Meltwater.
• Collaborating with various departments.
• Ability to analyze data and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Overall resourcefulness, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and passion for joining our team as we work to continue to invent the future of living.

Responsibilities

• Support public relations efforts, including drafting press releases, award submissions, media materials and conducting media outreach.
• Monitor media coverage for Core Spaces and its communities, identifying opportunities for engagement.
• Assist with drafting and distributing internal company communications, ensuring messages reflect Core Spaces’ culture and values.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute communications strategies that elevate brand awareness and engagement.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and messaging across all channels, in alignment with Core Spaces’ established guidelines.
• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging communication tools to drive innovation in messaging and media outreach.
• Support resident communications and reputation management by drafting email communications, creating templated review responses, and ensuring consistent, on-brand messaging across platforms.
• Write and edit copy for email newsletters, promotional materials, and marketing campaigns that effectively communicate our brand message and drive engagement.
• Develop and refine website content for both corporate and community sites, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with brand voice.
• Write and edit copy for paid digital and social media campaigns, as well as organic social media captions.
• Proofread and edit all written materials to ensure consistency, clarity, and adherence to brand standards.
• Occasional travel may be necessary as needed.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging.
• Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance.
• Competitive pay that values your contributions.
• Incentives designed to reward your achievements.
• Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones.
• Paid 15 holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate.
• Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days.
• Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community.
• Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration.
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment.
• Monthly phone reimbursement.
• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app.
• An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services.
• Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees