Community Relations and Media Manager

Reno, NV (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic public and internal communications to secure positive media coverage and attract meetings/events for Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.

  • Own media relations and press materials for company events and community outreach.
  • Must-have: 2-5 years in PR/communications with media pitching experience.
  • Standout: On-site media trips, awards management, and 24/7 media on-call availability.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for strategic public and internal communications, with the primary objective of securing positive media coverage to promote company events, promotions, achievements, and other key messages as planned and directed.
  • Develops and executes a focused community business development strategy to proactively attract and facilitate new meetings, events, and group business to the property.
  • Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with local business leaders, community organizations, and event planners to position the property as the premier destination for meetings and events.
  • Serves as the primary media contact for all inquiries.
  • Develops and distributes targeted media alerts and press releases for company-sponsored events and activities to target media.
  • Proactively pitches stories aligned with editorial calendars to secure media coverage for company and on-property events; monitors media for accuracy and ensures timely updates to online platforms.
  • Drives earned and paid media coverage by securing advertorial/editorial publications.
  • Manages all aspects of property awards and external "best of" polls, including nominations, voting periods, notifications, and marketing materials.
  • Coordinates media trips and photo/video shoots for travel writers and media partners to showcase property amenities.
  • Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with all media contacts through regular professional engagement, providing on-site support and escorts for all press visits.

Requirements

  • Education BA in journalism or equivalent
  • 2-5 years in a related position, casino experience helpful but not required
  • Must adhere to all appearance standards, including but not limited to no "visible" tattoos/piercings or unnatural hair colors

Preferred

  • Casino experience helpful but not required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, supplemental coverage)
  • 401K retirement savings plan + discretionary match
  • Education Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holiday Pay
  • Weekly Resort Prizes
  • Career Development and Training Workshops
  • FREE daily meal
  • Internal Advancement
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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Distinctly Four Diamond. Atlantis features 817 spacious and luxuriously appointed guest rooms and Jacuzzi® suites. Featuring Reno's only exclusive Concierge Tower with unparalleled amenities, access to the exclusive 25th floor Concierge Lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres, VIP check-in and personalized butler service upon request. Resort rooms are designed to inspire you with distinctive décor, contemporary furnishings, rich marble accents, custom made pillow-top Sealy mattresses and luxury bath products. Choose from eight award-winning restaurants, including AAA Four Diamond Atlantis Steakhouse and Bistro Napa, both recipients of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Enjoy our authentic New York-style Manhattan Deli or Toucan Charlie's Buffet & Grille, voted Best Buffet by locals year after year! The world-class Spa Atlantis is 30,000 sq. ft. of tranquility. Embark on a journey of discovery with unique offerings from all over the world, with an emphasis on body, mind and wellness. Exclusive treatments include Hammam wet table, Pantai Luar® massage, and our floating Soft-Pack cocoon beds. Spa Atlantis offers northern Nevada a Spa unlike any other. Atlantis has 50,000 sq. ft. of meeting and convention space and is the only resort connected via Sky Bridge to the 500,000 sq. ft. Reno-Sparks Convention Center. At Atlantis, meetings are made easy with a professional sales team who works side-by-side with meeting planners to ensure a successful, memorable event.

Founded in 1972
Reno, Nevada, USA
705 employees (54 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
85.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$60K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.6%
Direct
37.5%
Referral
9.5%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~705

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
39 (6% of company)