Tourism Communications Manager

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Visit Mississippi is seeking a Communications Manager to develop and distribute media materials, maintain media databases, and craft content across owned and earned channels. The role supports executive communications and event initiatives within the tourism division.

The position emphasizes strong writing, editing, and project management skills, with collaboration across public relations, partners, and leadership to enhance brand voice and coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years in PR/communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Experience with Visit Mississippi or tourism brands is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute media advisories, news releases, briefing documents, and other media materials for Visit Mississippi and affiliated programs through Cision and other platforms.
• Maintain media databases and support day-to-day media relations activities, including responding to inquiries and coordinating information requests, photos or videos, and interviews.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for Visit Mississippi channels including newsletters, blogs, itineraries, collateral, and more; ensure brand voice consistency.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Project management

Media relations

Content creation

Social media knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cision

Job description

State of Mississippi's Visit Mississippi is seeking a Communications Manager to develop and distribute media materials, maintain media databases, and craft content across owned and earned channels. The role supports executive communications and event initiatives within the tourism division.

The position emphasizes strong writing, editing, and project management skills, with collaboration across public relations, partners, and leadership to enhance brand voice and coverage.