Strategic Communications Lead for Destination Marketing

Valliant Consulting Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Visit Albuquerque seeks a Strategic Communications Manager to lead communications initiatives, elevate visibility, and support advocacy priorities. You will develop executive messaging, cultivate media relationships and coordinate speaking engagements for leadership, including the President & CEO.

You will craft speeches, presentations, and content that highlights tourism value and community impact, while collaborating with departments and partners to advance strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified; 3–5 years communications or media relations experience preferred.
• Advocacy, tourism or destination marketing experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communications; AP style proficiency.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications plans and messaging for organizational initiatives.
• Elevate Visit Albuquerque's visibility and reputation with media and stakeholders.
• Create speeches, presentations and thought leadership content.
• Coordinate speaking engagements and media interviews for leadership.
• Produce press releases, newsletters, website content and reports.
• Build relationships with local media and community partners.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to identify storytelling opportunities.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong editing

AP style knowledge

Social media management

MS Office 365

Simpleview proficiency

Public speaking

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office/365

Simpleview

Job description

Visit Albuquerque seeks a Strategic Communications Manager to lead communications initiatives, elevate visibility, and support advocacy priorities. You will develop executive messaging, cultivate media relationships and coordinate speaking engagements for leadership, including the President & CEO.

You will craft speeches, presentations, and content that highlights tourism value and community impact, while collaborating with departments and partners to advance strategic goals.