Responsibilities

• Serve as secondary public information contact for media inquiries and coordinate interviews.
• Assist in the development of internal corporate communications materials such as leadership talking points and speeches, quote drafting, letter drafting, and more.
• Assist in the development of high-quality, informative, and interesting press releases, press kits, and related materials.
• Assist with media travel requests, itinerary development, and individual and group trip execution for visiting journalists and influencers including coordination of lodging, attraction visits, dining, and transportation.
• Create and distribute weekly newsletters (B2B and B2C) that strategically communicate organizational updates, partner news, upcoming events, seasonal travel inspiration, and campaign initiatives.
• Write and publish weekly blog content for the Discover Long Island website that supports SEO goals, seasonal campaigns, and key tourism initiatives.
• Assist with organizing and executing media events, press conferences, tours, visits, and exhibitions.
• Maintain the coordination of running lists with media and influencers.
• Possess a positive attitude, passion for life and PR, grace under pressure and ability to work in a fast-paced environment required.
• Coordinate alongside the Director of Public Relations & Communications all PR deadlines, objectives, and schedules.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of communications experience (travel and tourism industry experience preferred). Will consider a professional from similar type organization in travel, hospitality economic development or related agency.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, tourism & recreation, or related field.
• Excellent writing skills including a strong command of grammar, usage, and vocabulary.
• Experience in leading highly effective teams.
• Skilled in public relations and communicating to a diverse audience.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, management, outside agencies, and the media.
• Skilled in organizing workflow and managing multiple projects.
• Proficient in the use of computers and related equipment, hardware and software applicable to area of assignment.
• Advanced user knowledge of the following software, sufficient for performing direct tasks as well as training others to use: CRM System (Customer Relationship Management)/Web-based database programs, Outlook, MS Teams, Mailchimp, MuckRack, Canva...
• Ability to work under deadlines and stressful situations.
• May be required to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to define and resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and business correspondence.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, and proactive.