VP of Communications at Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau | Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

VP of Communications

Philadelphia, PA

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive PHLCVB's integrated communications program, leading local visibility, media relations, and team development for a senior-level destination-marketing authority.

10+ years of senior communications or PR experience, preferably in DMOs or tourism.
Must-have: Proven leadership and executive presence.
Standout: Philadelphia media relationships and strategic influence.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead PHLCVB’s integrated communications strategy with a strong emphasis on local visibility, authority, and narrative leadership.
Promote PHLCVB’s mission, organizational impact, staff expertise, and partner value across local, regional, national, and industry channels.
Position PHLCVB as the trusted authority on conventions, major events, and international travel impacting Philadelphia.
Serve as a highly visible representative of the PHLCVB, ensuring local media, stakeholders, and partners clearly understand who the PHLCVB is, what it does, and the value it delivers to the region.
Lead and mentor the Communications management team, intentionally developing future directors and long-term leadership capacity.
Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and context while empowering managers to lead their functional areas with autonomy and accountability.
Foster a collaborative, integrated Communications culture grounded in trust, performance, and professional growth.
Maintain senior-level awareness of international communications programs, global markets, and agency relationships.
Partner closely with the International Communications Manager to support staff management, leadership development, and team structure as the international function scales.

Requirements

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
10+ years of senior communications, public relations, or media relations experience
Demonstrated experience within a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), tourism organization, major events organization, or closely related industry strongly preferred
Experience supporting or promoting global events, international travel, conventions, or large-scale tourism initiatives
Deep knowledge of the Philadelphia market and credibility within the region’s media, tourism, business, or events ecosystem, with established Philadelphia-based media relationships
Demonstrated track record of introducing processes that teams adopt and rely on, particularly in communications and media relations
Proven success leading teams, mentoring senior staff, and shaping organizational reputation
Exceptional writing ability, sound judgment, and executive presence
Executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to set standards, provide guidance, and elevate the quality of communications produced by the team.
Deep expertise in strategic communications, media relations, and reputation management, including experience navigating complex, high-profile, or sensitive issues.

PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Who We AreThe Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), a private non-profit membership corporation, is the official Tourism Promotion Agency for the City of Philadelphia, and the primary sales and marketing agency for the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The PHLCVB competes with its counterparts worldwide for convention and tourism business. The organization has departments dedicated to the PHL Diversity, PHL Life Sciences and PHL Sports.Our MissionTo generate economic impact and job growth by increasing the region's hotel occupancy and revenues, while concurrently affecting other diverse segments of the hospitality industry. To do whatever it takes to attract ethnically diverse regional, national and international convention and tourism customers through creative sales, marketing and communications efforts. To deliver exceptional service and experiences for all, ensuring repeat business across market segments. To increase the quality of life for all our citizens, stakeholders, and visitors by supporting the region's vibrant arts and entertainment, historic, cultural, retail, restaurant, and sports venues.Fan us on Facebook, Discover PhiladelphiaFollow us on:Twitter @discoverPHLInstagram @discover_PHL

Founded in 2002

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

www.discoverPHL.com