Director of Public Relations
SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationGRI - IL - Chicago - 3940 N Ravenswood
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
DepartmentPublic Relations
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedSep 8, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live17h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Strategic communicator who can move seamlessly between corporate reputation, executive visibility, industry thought leadership, product storytelling, and consumer PR
Knows how to land meaningful coverage, translate complex business priorities into compelling narratives
Build strong relationships with journalists, internal partners, executives, and agency teams
Sharp storyteller
Thoughtful media strategist
Trusted communications advisor who knows how to build momentum in a fast-moving business
Benefits
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Critical care insurance
Personal accidental insurance
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
Legal planning assistance
Identity theft protection
Wellness resources
Employee assistance program
About the company
Rate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. Founded in 2000 and based in Chicago, Rate is licensed in all 50 states and D.C. and has helped over 2 million homeowners with a wide range of loan products, competitive rates and personalized service. With 5,000+ employees across 300+ offices and 12+ subsidiaries, Rate’s Loan Officers rank among the best in the country. From purchases and refinances to tapping into equity, Rate makes financing faster, simpler and less stressful. Our technology — including Same Day Mortgage, the Rate App, FlashClose℠, MyAccount and the Language Access Program — has earned recognition from HousingWire, Scotsman Guide, NerdWallet, the Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business. Learn more at rate.com.
About the role
Job Profile:
Director of Public Relations
Job Description Summary:
This role requires a strategic communicator who can move seamlessly between corporate reputation, executive visibility, industry thought leadership, product storytelling, and consumer PR. The right person knows how to land meaningful coverage, translate complex business priorities into compelling narratives, and build strong relationships with journalists, internal partners, executives, and agency teams.
If you are a sharp storyteller, thoughtful media strategist, and trusted communications advisor who knows how to build momentum in a fast-moving business, this is your seat at the table.
Responsibilities
Job Description:
Additional Job Description Summary:
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Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.
Benefits
The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).
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