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

About Us

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.

What You’ll Do

· 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.

Who You Are

· 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.

Impact & Opportunity

· 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.

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