Communications Manager, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce

PRSA Alaska; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local business organization in the United States is seeking a Communications Manager to oversee promotional content and manage various communications projects. Responsibilities include creating materials for events, managing newsletters, and drafting public statements. The ideal candidate will work closely with leadership to enhance public awareness and engagement with the organization's initiatives and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Create promotional materials and design content for all events and programs.
• Develop and manage communications projects including print, online, and social media.
• Draft scripts, speeches, press releases, and public statements.

Job description

Communications Manager, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is Alaska’s largest, broad-based business organization serving nearly 800 members and their 50,000 employees. The Communications Manager is responsible for working collaboratively with the President/CEO and all staff to keep membership and the general public informed of all initiatives, programs, services and benefits, and to effectively promote the organization.

JOB DUTIES

• Create promotional materials and design content for all events and programs
• Develop and manage:
  • all communications projects, including print, online, social and others
  • weekly e-newsletters and email campaigns
  • monthly report to the Board of Directors
  • website content and updates
• Solicit, create, and schedule “Make it Monday” forum topics and speakers
• Draft scripts, speeches, press releases, op-eds, and public statements
• Provide leadership to volunteer groups as a staff liaison
• Create media proposals for events and programs, as well as pitch new ideas
• Explore revenue generation ideas that enhance the organization’s bottom line
• Conducts the annual Board of Directors elections