Media Public Relations Manager

Note: Spanish fluency required (written spoken). This role requires professional proficiency in Spanish to effectively engage with the Latin community, partners, and audiences.

Windy City Events Management is all about creating high-energy, culturally rich experiences for the Latino community in Chicago and beyond. We produce music festivals, 5K runs, street festivals, and immersive events where community culture great times collide. We’re looking for a savvy PR partner to help us amplify our stories, build media buzz, and make sure our events get the spotlight they deserve.

·      Craft compelling press releases, media alerts and pitch materials that capture the vibe and purpose of our events.

·      Build and maintain media lists—local, regional, national—especially outlets focused on Latino audiences and culture.

·      Pitch to journalists, bloggers, social influencers, and event calendars; secure earned coverage.

·      Collaborate with our marketing & production teams to align messaging, key visuals, event themes, spokespeople, timing.

·      Manage media logistics on-site when events are live (e.g., press check‑in, interviews, photo ops).

·      Monitor media coverage, compile post‑event reports (what ran, audience reach, ROI).

·      Work proactively: scan trends in Latino culture, music/fitness festivals, community events; propose fresh hooks and story angles.

·      Travel as needed (Chicago metro region and other U.S. states where are events are held) and be flexible for event weekends/evenings.

·      A PR pro (freelance/contractor) with a strong feel for events, media relations, and storytelling—ideally with festival or live‑event experience.

·      Experience and networks working with Latino‑focused media; bilingual is a must.

·      Strong writer and communicator with the ability to create meaningful narratives.

·      Organized and deadline-driven, comfortable managing fast‑paced event settings.

·      Strategic thinker and tactical executor—able to develop stories and pitch them successfully.

·      Willing to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.

·      Independent mindset with team collaboration instincts.

·      Meaningful role supporting cultural celebration through festivals and community events.

·      Competitive contractor rate of $60‑$80/hr for qualified talent.

·      Flexible work structure including remote work and event‑based travel.

·      Opportunity to grow with expanding festivals and large‑scale live events.