Strategic Tourism PR & Communications Manager

Denver, CO; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance – 100% employer paid

Vision Insurance – 100% employer paid

Life Insurance – 100% employer paid

STD – 100% employer paid

Job summary

Visit Denver in Denver, CO is seeking a Public Relations & Communications Manager to elevate the city’s tourism brand. You will collaborate with the Director of Public Relations & Communications to implement innovative plans and drive public relations efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in PR/Media relations, with strong writing and AP Style proficiency. Some travel may be necessary; reports to the Director and works in the Communications Operations department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in PR/communications/journalism or related field.
• Minimum five years of Public Relations and Media Relations experience; travel/tourism experience is a plus.
• Strong writing and editing skills; proficiency with AP style.
• Ability to develop relationships with media across travel, lifestyle, entertainment, and meetings sectors.

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories to consumer and trade media to elevate Denver’s tourism brand.
• Write and distribute press releases and respond to media inquiries.
• Develop relationships with media and manage press lists and monitoring vendors.
• Coordinate and staff press events, FAMs, and media tours; act as spokesperson when needed.

Skills

Writing

AP Style

Media relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office/Google Suite

Job description

Visit Denver in Denver, CO is seeking a Public Relations & Communications Manager to elevate the city’s tourism brand. You will collaborate with the Director of Public Relations & Communications to implement innovative plans and drive public relations efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in PR/Media relations, with strong writing and AP Style proficiency. Some travel may be necessary; reports to the Director and works in the Communications Operations department.