DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION

El Paso, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead destination marketing and PR for El Paso, shaping brand, digital strategy, and executive-facing communications to attract leisure groups.

  • Own destination marketing plans, digital channels, and media partnerships to expand reach.
  • Must-have: 3+ years supervisory experience in marketing or destination marketing.
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership with crisis comms and executive alignment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plays a key role in the development and execution of the organization’s destination strategic plan.
  • Supervises and manages budget to maximize ROI for all marketing efforts by using all assets available in alignment with the overall strategic plan.
  • Creates and supervises marketing plans for ticketed events, marketing campaigns and initiatives to include all available services in- and out-of-market: group sales, public relations, media placement, design and layout, direct mail, promotional development, non‑profit opportunities, etc.
  • Performs detailed research and analytics, recommending marketing strategies in relation to destination marketing and event marketing.
  • Utilizes analytics and data-driven decision making to evaluate campaign performance, audience engagement, conversion metrics, and ROI.
  • Oversee digital marketing strategy including website performance, SEO/SEM, email marketing, paid digital advertising, social media campaigns, and audience targeting.
  • Monitors KPIs and prepares regular performance reports for executive leadership.
  • Leverages digital platforms, travel trade, and media partnerships to expand reach in target domestic and international markets.
  • Leads destination brand positioning efforts to differentiate El Paso in competitive leisure groups, and international markets.
  • Evaluates emerging technologies and innovative marketing tools, including AI-driven marketing platforms and audience engagement solutions.

Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal skills, including strong proof-reading
  • 3+ years supervisory experience
  • Minimum Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in marketing within entertainment, destination marketing or with a marketing / advertising agency.
  • Website maintenance and basic HTML knowledge needed
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
  • Photoshop and Illustrator design experience a plus
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
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Destination El Paso

Formerly known as the El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau and Convention & Performing Arts Centers, Destination El Paso is comprised of three operating divisions; Visit El Paso, El Paso Live and El Paso Water Parks. The mission of Destination El Paso is to provide convention, tourism, venue and event management services to visitors, clients, and the greater El Paso community so they enjoy a pleasurable experience that enhances quality of life and generates economic growth. Since its inception, Destination El Paso has helped the city weather its many unique challenges and attract the type of business and leisure tourism that has contributed to the city’s success and prosperity over many years.In 2021, El Paso Water Parks became an official branch of Destination El Paso, with 4 uniquely themed water parks located throughout the city. These parks offer family fun throughout the summer season, unlike what they city has seen before. ASM Global manages the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Center, the El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau, McKelligon Amphitheater, The Plaza Theater, and the El Paso Film Commission.

El Paso, Texas, USA
58 employees (14 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
70.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$519
Traffic Source Mix
Search
64%
Direct
27.5%
Referral
4.9%
Social
1.5%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~58

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
11 (19% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
4.3 years

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