Communications Manager- AQM60034894

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a wide range of communication tools, including the Aquarium's shared website and social media outlets representing the Aquarium.
• Edits Aquarium materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation and creates content for press releases, articles, and on-line postings.
• Responsible for promoting public awareness of the Aquarium by working closely with the local travel, tourism and hospitality industry, and Chambers of Commerce.
• Evaluating and developing cooperative marketing and advertising programs through the local/area business and tourism community; developing advertising layouts for publications promoting area/regional attractions and including placement of advertising and promotional pieces; and contributes to the creation/implementation of special events.
• Supports collaborative efforts to strategically maximize awareness of the Aquarium and Aquarium Division through effective marketing and advertising.
• Supports and actively contributes to a culture of respect, collaboration, and mutual support by working closely with the other NC Aquariums, the NC Aquarium Society, DNCR, and AZA.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work may be required.
• Interact extensively with all Aquarium personnel, including the director, husbandry, education, admissions, exhibits, and security, and work with all staff to ensure promotional activities, talking points, social media, and instruction to visitors are in keeping with the Division’s mission.
• Extensive contact with members of the media and the public at large and serves as liaison with tourism industry officials in the local community, including serving on tourism and other industry promotional boards, commissions, and committees.
• Primary contact for advertising representatives, partner agencies and organizations, and must maintain a professional and informative role in interacting with the Aquarium’s social media followers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution
• Two years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in public speaking and media communications.
• Demonstrated experience using Internet and social media sites for promotion and marketing.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Demonstrated experience using assorted computer graphics/presentation/communication software, digital camera, smartphone, photo/video editing software, and audio recording/editing devices.
• Demonstrated experience with professional writing and editing information for press releases.
• Supervisory Experience.