VP of Communications & Public Relations at Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce | Albuquerque, NM | $85K/yr – $95K/yr

Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

VP of Communications & Public Relations

Albuquerque, NM (On-site)

$85K/yr – $95K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations and external storytelling for the chamber, coordinating press, digital content, and speaking engagements to shape public perception and inform stakeholders.

Media relations and spokesperson readiness: maintain the media list, secure interviews, and handle primary contact duties.
Content and platform ownership: manage the website and newsletter, and craft executive speeches or talking points.
Legislative and public affairs support: track bills, provide real-time updates, and prep leaders for events and appearances.

Job Description

Write and distribute news releases, media advisories and statements.
Maintain and grow an active media list; cultivate strong relationships with reporters, editors and producers.
Serve as a primary media contact; conduct radio, TV and podcast interviews as needed.
Edit and publish the weekly News and Views newsletter.
Write speeches and talking points for the President and CEO and other chamber spokespeople.
Prep executives and board members for media interviews and public appearances.
Represent the Chamber at speaking engagements with civic, business and community organizations.
Manage and continuously update the Chamber Website-keeping content current, compelling, and easy to navigate.
Serve as the primary liaison with our website vendor on functionality, design and improvements.
Own all social media channels, posting consistently across platforms with content that informs, engages and grows our audience.

Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce works every day to make our community a place where businesses can grow and prosper and where people want to raise their families. As the voice of business since 1917, we envision New Mexicans living in safe neighborhoods, working in rewarding careers at thriving businesses, while their children attend great schools, and enjoy their leisure time in one of the most beautiful regions on Earth.A place becomes a world class community for many reasons, but most notably, it is because it has a world class education system, a vibrant small business community, a modern and efficient transportation network, excellent healthcare for all, a sustainable environment, and a reliable source of power and water.World class communities are great places for families and desirable places for business to locate and expand. We work every day to make this region that place. Join us!Independent, Influential, Experienced & Relevant since 1917. 5,656 Members and Growing...

Founded in 1917

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

32 employees (2 in marketing)

www.greaterabq.com