City of Hampton, VA is hiring: Media Relations Manager in Hampton

Salary : $52,533.00 - $57,786.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 08289

Department: CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

Opening Date: 11/19/2024

Closing Date: 12/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Function

Assists the Director of Media & Community Relations in the implementation of all aspects of media relations for the purpose of increasing editorial exposure of the City of Hampton.
Examples of Work
•Promotes Hampton special events and leisure opportunities on an ongoing basis.
•Collects coordinates, duplicates and distributes Hampton images to publications and stakeholders as necessary.
•Writes and distributes articles and press releases to local and travel media.
•Participates in the writing and editing of the Hampton Visitor Guide and the Hampton CVB/Retail quarterly newsletter. Edits and submits directory listings. Edits and updates Hampton calendar of events, both for Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau and those of CVB partners and media publications.
•Researches and generates articles and event calendars for electronic and print publications. Conducts research as necessary to complete tasks.
•Provides all media with Hampton information to satisfy interests and deadline requirements. Increases exposure of Hampton through coordination and hosting of writer/press tours.
•Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with concentration in English or Journalism.
• Considerable hospitality experience in a convention and visitor bureau, hotel, attraction or public relations agency.
• Knowledge of Associated Press journalism standards with proven track record of media placement.
• Extensive client base preferred. Knowledge of film and digital photography is helpful.
• Must be able to communicate and write clearly, concisely, and creatively.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.
• Must maintain of good working knowledge of Hampton visitor product, including hotel additions and improvements, leisure activities, programs offered by attractions, convention center developments, visiting convention delegations and high-interest organizations, and other Hampton development and growth affecting Hampton tourism.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; ability to foster effective public relations and develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with diverse populations.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle license issued by the State of Virginia and must possess a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Any acceptable combination of experience and education may be considered for the more specific requirements outlined above.

Features

• This position requires the ability to think and act independently under the supervision of the Director of Media & Community Relations, while maintaining effective and positive working relationships with other Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau staff, Hampton hospitality stakeholders, government officials, and the general public.
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires some evening and weekend work.
• Requires local travel and use of personal vehicle.
• This is an exempt position.

Benefits Overview

The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:

• -Health insurance
• -Dental insurance
• -Vision insurance
• -Reimbursement accounts
• Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
  The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the
• Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the
  
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Bonding Leave
  • Care for Sick Parent Leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Personal day (available every quarter)

The ten paid holidays each year include:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
  
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
  
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  
  Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
  
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  
  Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with concentration in English or Journalism or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate your experience level in hospitality experience in a convention and visitor bureau, hotel attraction or public relations agency.

• No experience
• Entry Level
• Expert Level

03

Do you have knowledge of film and digital photography?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:

05

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that this is an exempt position.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this position may be considered essential/emergency personnel for purposes of emergency/crisis management to include being "on call" or responding to emergency situations during inclement weather and/or other job-related conditions.

• Yes
• No

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