Public Relations Contractor at Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) | Seattle, WA

Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA)

Public Relations Contractor

Seattle, WA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own regional media relations around the Seattle Boat Show, turning earned coverage, on-site segments, and compelling human-interest stories into broad visibility for NMTA and the event.

Earned media orchestration: secure TV, radio, print, and online coverage with strong regional outlets.
On-site activation: coordinate media days, interviews, and on-water experiences during activations.
Story development: craft grow boating storylines and community boating features for outlets and NMTA communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Drive earned media coverage in the lead-up to and during the Seattle Boat Show
Coordinate on-site media visits, interviews, and live segments
Pitch TV, radio, print and online outlets on show features, exhibitors, and storylines
Serve as a media liaison on the show floor
Develop and pitch positive "grow boating" story angles to media outlets
Coordinate on-water experiences for on-air hosts, producers, photographers and influencers
Build relationships with outdoor, lifestyle, and news media contacts across the region
Identify and develop compelling human-interest and community boating stories
Write NMTA's bi-weekly member newsletter, WaterLife
Develop editorial calendar and story ideas in collaboration with NMTA staff

Requirements

Established relationships with PNW TV, radio, print, online, trade media contacts
Experience coordinating event PR, media days, or on-location press activities
Experience with organic social media and relationships with influencers
A portfolio of earned media placements and/or published writing samples
Ability to work on-site at the Seattle Boat Show and on the water during media activations
Seattle/PNW-based and available for in-person work

Preferred

Passion for or experience in the marine, outdoor recreation, or boating industry (a big plus)
This role is a great fit if you: Are Seattle/PNW-based and available for in-person work

Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA)

The NMTA is the country's largest regional marine association. Founded in 1947, the Association quickly expanded its vision of a unified industry by pitching a tent on the shores of Lake Union and holding its first boat show. Today, NMTA represents more than 600 companies in the recreational boating business, including boat dealers, boat brokers, marinas, boatyards, boat and boating accessory manufacturers, retailers and suppliers of boating accessories and services. The NMTA produces the Seattle Boat Show, the West Coast’s Largest Boat Show, each January, as well as numerous other events such as the Northwest Salmon Derby Series through NMTA's regional self-funded Grow Boating program. Northwest Marine Trade Association Mission Statement: The purpose of the Northwest Marine Trade Association is to promote the growth of recreational boating and the businesses of our members.

Founded in 1947

Seattle, Washington, USA

18 employees (2 in marketing)

www.NMTA.net