VP of Communications & Public Relations at Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce | Albuquerque, NM | $90K/yr – $100K/yr

Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

VP of Communications & Public Relations

Albuquerque, NM (On-site)

$90K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations, executive positioning, and digital storytelling for a chamber, with heavy focus on press outreach, executive media prep, and online presence during session and beyond.

Media relations and interviewing: Write and distribute news releases, maintain media list, serve as primary media contact, prep executives for interviews.
Digital and social: Own all social channels, manage website with vendor liaison, and develop online storytelling to grow audience.
Legislative cycle: Track bills, distribute nightly legislative newsletter, and support the legislative team during the session.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Write and distribute news releases, media advisories and statements.
Maintain and grow an active media list; cultivate strong relationships with reporters, editors and producers.
Serve as a primary media contact; conduct radio, TV and podcast interviews as needed.
Edit and publish the weekly News and Views newsletter
Write speeches and talking points for the President and CEO and other chamber spokespeople
Prep executives and board members for media interviews and public appearances
Represent the Chamber at speaking engagements with civic, business and community organizations
Manage and continuously update the Chamber Website-keeping content current, compelling, and easy to navigate
Serve as the primary liaison with our website vendor on functionality, design and improvements
Own all social media channels, posting consistently across platforms with content that informs, engages and grows our audience

Requirements

5 plus years in communications, public relations or a related field preferred
A strong, versatile writer- from hard news to long form to punchy social copy
Comfortable in front of a camera and at a podium
A self-starter who thrives under deadline pressure and can juggle multiple priorities
Experienced with media relations, with existing relationships in the Albuquerque market

Nice to Have

Benefits

Benefits: Competitive benefits package

Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce works every day to make our community a place where businesses can grow and prosper and where people want to raise their families. As the voice of business since 1917, we envision New Mexicans living in safe neighborhoods, working in rewarding careers at thriving businesses, while their children attend great schools, and enjoy their leisure time in one of the most beautiful regions on Earth.A place becomes a world class community for many reasons, but most notably, it is because it has a world class education system, a vibrant small business community, a modern and efficient transportation network, excellent healthcare for all, a sustainable environment, and a reliable source of power and water.World class communities are great places for families and desirable places for business to locate and expand. We work every day to make this region that place. Join us!Independent, Influential, Experienced & Relevant since 1917. 5,656 Members and Growing...

Founded in 1917

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

32 employees (2 in marketing)

www.greaterabq.com