Senior Media Relations Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Senior Media Relations Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Senior Media Relations Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $97,402 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $83,698 and $113,119. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Social Media/Media Relations Specialist

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company - San Diego , CA

Yoh has an immediate need for a Senior Social Media/Media Relations Specialist. Hybrid role in San Diego- Minimum 2x onsite per week Tuesdays/Wednesdays and as required Pay up to $42 per hour based ...

ZipRecruiter - 10 days ago

Media Public Relations Specialist

Makita U.S.A., Inc. - La Mirada , CA

As the Media and Public Relations Specialist for Makita U.S.A., you will use your attention to ... Working with the senior communications manager, you will be a primary and co-primary contact for ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Community Relations Specialist

Pets Global - Valencia , CA

Under the direction of the Sr. Project Manager, the Community Relations Specialist will develop a ... Experience building forums on all social media platforms. * Superior interpersonal skills and ...

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Senior Social Media Specialist, Pet

Golden Hippo - Los Angeles , CA

Senior Social Media Specialist, Pet that will be tasked with executing comprehensive social media ... * Support the Team and Manager on cross-functional and department-wide projects. Preferred ...

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Social Media Specialist - RKPR

FINN Partners - San Diego , CA

Our San Diego Rachel Kay PR Practice is looking for a talented Social Media Specialist with 6 ... The role will collaborate with, and report to, senior leadership in the RKPR practice. What are our ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Media Relations Specialist

OU Health - Oklahoma City , OK

The media relations specialist is responsible for enterprising and executing upon proactive and reactive media relations tactics in support of the healthcare enterprise's strategic initiatives. Media ...

ZipRecruiter - 69 days ago

What does a Senior Media Relations Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Senior Media Relations Specialist

Collaborate with Investigations, Policy, Advocacy, and Development teams on the promotion of reports, investigations, campaigns and other key public-facing products and initiatives.

October 24, 2022

Monitor global news across print, digital, TV and radio to identify trends, developing news cycles and other media engagement opportunities.

November 30, 2022

Meet with journalists, editors and producers to forge and deepen relationships and generate new opportunities for influential media coverage.

January 05, 2023

Assists with tracks and analyzing efforts on an ongoing basis to make informed decisions about next steps and success measurements.

March 21, 2023

Works with marketing and digital leadership and internal communications to execute successful multi-platform plans.

March 29, 2023

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April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Media Relations Specialist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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83698

113119

97402

Average Total Cash Compensation

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87164

120380

101854

What is the average salary for Senior Media Relations Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Media Relations Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Senior Media Relations Specialist ranges from $83,698 to $113,119 with the average base salary of $97,402. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,164 to $120,380 with the average total cash compensation of $101,854.

View Average Salary for Senior Media Relations Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$97,402	$83,698 - $113,119
Bonus	$4,452	$3,466 - $7,261
Total Pay	$101,854	$87,164 - $120,380

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Senior Media Relations Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,169 - $113,755	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,169 - $113,755	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,073 - $113,626	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,137 - $113,712	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,137 - $113,712	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,253 - $111,166	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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