Public Relations Coordinator, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau

Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau

Job Description

Position: Coordinator, PR Department: Communications Exemption Status: Non-exempt Position Reports to: Director, Communications
General Description
The PR Coordinator is an entry-level position that supports the public relations department on all major campaigns and handles logistics management so the department can run smoothly. The ideal candidate must be able to write clean, compelling copy and research industry trends under deadline pressure. We are looking for a team member with strong analytical skills that will make an immediate impact.

Primary Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to)

• Maintain online multi-media, pressroom.
• Facilitate media visits to ensure that coverage includes Atlanta and ACVB’s core messages.
• Draft content for media pitches and press releases.
• Research current trends in hospitality industry to keep press materials and media pitches fresh and accurate.
• Oversee internal communications to keep ACVB staff informed on industry trends and relevant news coverage.
• Maintain department twitter account; updating feeds daily with content relevant to the industry and destination.
• Manage media lists, clip reports and in-kind service reports for the department.

Qualifications

• Solid writing and the ability to create content in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills with consistent attention to detail.
• High-energy, versatile and self-directed.
• Familiarization with and regular use of social media platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop, PowerPoint, video editing software and InDesign.
• A minimum of one year experience in the public relations field.
• Bachelors in journalism, communications, marketing or related field

Core Competencies

• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Job knowledge
• Teamwork
• Customer service

Additional Information

• Work hours
• Monday – Friday (minimal early morning, late evening, and weekend work)
• Work environment
• Standard, temperature controlled office environment with moderate, office noise level
• During off-site meetings work environment may change depending on location: hotel, restaurant, convention facilities, airplane, and related travel and event venues
• Physical requirements
• Light lifting of 5 to 10 lbs
• Position requires moderate amount of walking during media FAMs
• Position requires moderate amount of driving during media FAMs
• Travel
• Less than 10%

Interested candidates should email resumes to rpeavy@atlanta.net by Friday, Feb. 1.

General DescriptionThe PR Coordinator is an entry-level position that supports the public relations department on all major campaigns and handles logistics management so the department can run smoothly. The ideal candidate must be able to write clean, compelling copy and research industry trends under deadline pressure. We are looking for a team member with strong analytical skills that will make an immediate impact.
Primary Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to)

• Maintain online multi-media, pressroom.
• Facilitate media visits to ensure that coverage includes Atlanta and ACVB’s core messages.
• Draft content for media pitches and press releases.
• Research current trends in hospitality industry to keep press materials and media pitches fresh and accurate.
• Oversee internal communications to keep ACVB staff informed on industry trends and relevant news coverage.
• Maintain department twitter account; updating feeds daily with content relevant to the industry and destination.
• Manage media lists, clip reports and in-kind service reports for the department.

Qualifications

• Solid writing and the ability to create content in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills with consistent attention to detail.
• High-energy, versatile and self-directed.
• Familiarization with and regular use of social media platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop, PowerPoint, video editing software and InDesign.
• A minimum of one year experience in the public relations field.
• Bachelors in journalism, communications, marketing or related field

Core Competencies

• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Job knowledge
• Teamwork
• Customer service

Additional Information

• Work hours
• Monday – Friday (minimal early morning, late evening, and weekend work)
• Work environment
• Standard, temperature controlled office environment with moderate, office noise level
• During off-site meetings work environment may change depending on location: hotel, restaurant, convention facilities, airplane, and related travel and event venues
• Physical requirements
• Light lifting of 5 to 10 lbs
• Position requires moderate amount of walking during media FAMs
• Position requires moderate amount of driving during media FAMs
• Travel
• Less than 10%

Interested candidates should email resumes to rpeavy@atlanta.net by Friday, Feb. 1.

Primary Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to)

• Maintain online multi-media, pressroom.

• Facilitate media visits to ensure that coverage includes Atlanta and ACVB’s core messages.

• Draft content for media pitches and press releases.

• Research current trends in hospitality industry to keep press materials and media pitches fresh and accurate.

• Oversee internal communications to keep ACVB staff informed on industry trends and relevant news coverage.

• Maintain department twitter account; updating feeds daily with content relevant to the industry and destination.

• Manage media lists, clip reports and in-kind service reports for the department.

Qualifications

• Solid writing and the ability to create content in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills with consistent attention to detail.
• High-energy, versatile and self-directed.
• Familiarization with and regular use of social media platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop, PowerPoint, video editing software and InDesign.
• A minimum of one year experience in the public relations field.
• Bachelors in journalism, communications, marketing or related field

Core Competencies

• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Job knowledge
• Teamwork
• Customer service

Additional Information

• Work hours
• Monday – Friday (minimal early morning, late evening, and weekend work)
• Work environment
• Standard, temperature controlled office environment with moderate, office noise level
• During off-site meetings work environment may change depending on location: hotel, restaurant, convention facilities, airplane, and related travel and event venues
• Physical requirements
• Light lifting of 5 to 10 lbs
• Position requires moderate amount of walking during media FAMs
• Position requires moderate amount of driving during media FAMs
• Travel
• Less than 10%

Interested candidates should email resumes to rpeavy@atlanta.net by Friday, Feb. 1.

Qualifications

• Solid writing and the ability to create content in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills with consistent attention to detail.

• High-energy, versatile and self-directed.

• Familiarization with and regular use of social media platforms.

• Strong knowledge of Photoshop, PowerPoint, video editing software and InDesign.

• A minimum of one year experience in the public relations field.

• Bachelors in journalism, communications, marketing or related field

Core Competencies

• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Job knowledge
• Teamwork
• Customer service

Additional Information

• Work hours
• Monday – Friday (minimal early morning, late evening, and weekend work)
• Work environment
• Standard, temperature controlled office environment with moderate, office noise level
• During off-site meetings work environment may change depending on location: hotel, restaurant, convention facilities, airplane, and related travel and event venues
• Physical requirements
• Light lifting of 5 to 10 lbs
• Position requires moderate amount of walking during media FAMs
• Position requires moderate amount of driving during media FAMs
• Travel
• Less than 10%

Interested candidates should email resumes to rpeavy@atlanta.net by Friday, Feb. 1.

Core Competencies

• Communication skills

• Problem solving

• Job knowledge

• Teamwork

• Customer service

Additional Information

• Work hours
• Monday – Friday (minimal early morning, late evening, and weekend work)
• Work environment
• Standard, temperature controlled office environment with moderate, office noise level
• During off-site meetings work environment may change depending on location: hotel, restaurant, convention facilities, airplane, and related travel and event venues
• Physical requirements
• Light lifting of 5 to 10 lbs
• Position requires moderate amount of walking during media FAMs
• Position requires moderate amount of driving during media FAMs
• Travel
• Less than 10%

Interested candidates should email resumes to rpeavy@atlanta.net by Friday, Feb. 1.

Additional Information

• Work hours

• Monday – Friday (minimal early morning, late evening, and weekend work)

• Work environment

• Standard, temperature controlled office environment with moderate, office noise level

• During off-site meetings work environment may change depending on location: hotel, restaurant, convention facilities, airplane, and related travel and event venues

• Physical requirements

• Light lifting of 5 to 10 lbs

• Position requires moderate amount of walking during media FAMs

• Position requires moderate amount of driving during media FAMs

• Travel

• Less than 10%

Interested candidates should email resumes to rpeavy@atlanta.net by Friday, Feb. 1.

Interested candidates should email resumes to rpeavy@atlanta.net by Friday, Feb. 1.