Corporate Communications Manager

Visit Phoenix is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, collaborative communicator to serve as our Corporate Communications Manager. The Corporate Communications Manager will lead the organization’s communications and will develop and implement internal and external communication for the organization to ensure that unified, consistent, and positive messages define and promote the corporate identity, mission, vision, and core values.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Build and maintain Meetings and Conventions and Trade PR opportunities with oversight from the Director of Communications
• Identify and create opportunities to enhance Visit Phoenix’s corporate and local community image and exposure through advocacy strategy, programs, events, sponsorships, memberships, media exposure, etc.
• Fosters essential relationships with community influencers and opinion leaders, including chambers, government officials, law enforcement, and nonprofits
• Lead Communications efforts for mega-events or large-scale conferences that require PR representation on behalf of Visit Phoenix
• Build and maintain media lists and relationships with local media; pitch stories/op-eds as needed
• Assist the organization with bid documents, welcome letters, and videos
• Script speakers/provide talking points/create presentations as needed (i.e., CEO, Visit Phoenix Executives, Mayor, Council)
• Draft and distribute corporate press releases as needed
• Script Visit Phoenix’s Annual Meeting and any other events produced by the organization
• Oversee the Business Development Plan and the Annual Report. This includes sourcing information, writing, and editing content for final distribution
• Assist the Membership Department with the writing and editing of their e-newsletter and other member communications
• Oversee media training for applicable Visit Phoenix staff (CEO, Vice Presidents, and Directors)
• Prep staff for panels, speaking engagements, interviews, etc.
• Key industry advocate for Visit Phoenix, both locally and nationally
• Maintain/update the Crisis Communication plan
• Manage the Visit Phoenix LinkedIn page

Experience, Knowledge & Attributes:

• Five years of successful Communications or PR experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills required
• Creative and strategic problem solver who exercises sound judgment
• Proven ability to be self-directed and work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to speak/present to an audience of various sizes
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/responsibilities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, adaptable while maintaining composure under pressure
• Ability to develop effective partnerships and relationships internally and externally
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with all internal and various vendors/clients
• Experience in tourism, travel, meetings, or related industries is a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Some travel required

Visit Phoenix hires people from a wide variety of backgrounds and celebrates the diverse community that we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. As an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.

This job description outlines the general nature and work level to be performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of job responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position