PRSA Georgia
Director, Public Relations
PRSA Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30349
The
public relations director
is responsible for management of public relations programs which support ACVB’s business plan. Working closely with the department’s vice president, other ACVB departments, and media outlets, the director oversees efforts to ensure consistent messaging and a positive public image that reflect the vision and mission of ACVB across communication channels.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.Join our team of professionals who are passionate about Atlanta. Candidates interested in applying for positions can send their resume with a cover letter to jobs@discoveratlanta.com.Responsibilities
(including, but not limited to the following)Team management
Oversee day-to-day activities of specialist and coordinator, ensuring quality work, deadline and budget adherenceImplement and evaluate overarching annual ACVB communications plan, including proactive and reactive communications strategy, to increase visibility of Atlanta as one of the top travel destinations in the United StatesManage goals dashboard and score placementsDevelop and implement PR plans and editorial calendar to promote brand awareness that positively impacts the city of Atlanta’s hospitality industryMentor and develop PR staff members to ensure they are meeting departmental and individual annual goalsOversee HR-related tasks such as approving PTO, approving timesheets, approving expense reports, annual reviews, etc.Media relations
Build and maintain relationships with media while elevating the voice of ACVBServe as lead for convention trade mediaEvaluate industry research to create data-driven story ideasExecute issues management and crisis communications proceduresInternal/stakeholder communications
Provide PR support to convention clientsDraft talking points and welcome remarks for speaking engagementsKnowledge & Skills
7–10 years of experience in PR agency, corporate or consumer PR or related field; hospitality and travel industry experience is a plusBachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or related field requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated success pitching national and international mediaEstablished national and regional media relationships and the skill set to develop new relationshipsExcellent interpersonal skills with experience managing multiple team membersAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesDetail orientedHigh level of professionalism, integrity and confidentialityCore Competencies
(areas reviewed in annual performance evaluation)ManagementCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceAdditional Information
Work hours: Monday–Friday (moderate early mornings, late evenings and weekend work)Work environment: Standard, temperature-controlled office environment with moderate office noise level
During offsite meetings and events, work environment changes depending on location: hotel, restaurant, convention facilities, airplane and event venues
Work location: This is a full-time on-site position located in the Atlanta office four days a week, and one remote workday per weekPhysical requirements: Light lifting of 5–10 lbs.
Note: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Where applicable, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Travel: 10–25%Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, familial status, national origin, age or disability.
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public relations director
is responsible for management of public relations programs which support ACVB’s business plan. Working closely with the department’s vice president, other ACVB departments, and media outlets, the director oversees efforts to ensure consistent messaging and a positive public image that reflect the vision and mission of ACVB across communication channels.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.Join our team of professionals who are passionate about Atlanta. Candidates interested in applying for positions can send their resume with a cover letter to jobs@discoveratlanta.com.Responsibilities
(including, but not limited to the following)Team management
Oversee day-to-day activities of specialist and coordinator, ensuring quality work, deadline and budget adherenceImplement and evaluate overarching annual ACVB communications plan, including proactive and reactive communications strategy, to increase visibility of Atlanta as one of the top travel destinations in the United StatesManage goals dashboard and score placementsDevelop and implement PR plans and editorial calendar to promote brand awareness that positively impacts the city of Atlanta’s hospitality industryMentor and develop PR staff members to ensure they are meeting departmental and individual annual goalsOversee HR-related tasks such as approving PTO, approving timesheets, approving expense reports, annual reviews, etc.Media relations
Build and maintain relationships with media while elevating the voice of ACVBServe as lead for convention trade mediaEvaluate industry research to create data-driven story ideasExecute issues management and crisis communications proceduresInternal/stakeholder communications
Provide PR support to convention clientsDraft talking points and welcome remarks for speaking engagementsKnowledge & Skills
7–10 years of experience in PR agency, corporate or consumer PR or related field; hospitality and travel industry experience is a plusBachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or related field requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated success pitching national and international mediaEstablished national and regional media relationships and the skill set to develop new relationshipsExcellent interpersonal skills with experience managing multiple team membersAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesDetail orientedHigh level of professionalism, integrity and confidentialityCore Competencies
(areas reviewed in annual performance evaluation)ManagementCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceAdditional Information
Work hours: Monday–Friday (moderate early mornings, late evenings and weekend work)Work environment: Standard, temperature-controlled office environment with moderate office noise level
During offsite meetings and events, work environment changes depending on location: hotel, restaurant, convention facilities, airplane and event venues
Work location: This is a full-time on-site position located in the Atlanta office four days a week, and one remote workday per weekPhysical requirements: Light lifting of 5–10 lbs.
Note: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Where applicable, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Travel: 10–25%Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, familial status, national origin, age or disability.
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