Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator

Employer: Marietta Visitors Bureau in Marietta, Georgia

SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to promote and market Marietta as a tourism destination. This is accomplished by proactively coordinating marketing, public relations and sales programs through social media engagement; website and material management; and, events and activities production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Marketing & Public Relations

• Manage and increase social media presence.

• Collaborate with staff and advertising agencies in design and creation of collateral and creative materials.

• Support website maintenance by ensuring appropriate and time sensitive information is compiled and submitted.

• Assist with the coordination, execution, and follow up of locally hosted familiarization (FAM) tours, site visits, travel tradeshows, marketing events, special events.

• Coordinate public relations efforts. Responsibilities include writing press releases, establishing and maintaining media relationships, responding to media requests, etc.

• Represent the Marietta Visitors Bureau professionally and responsibly while developing relationships with community and industry partners.

• Provide assistance at special events, which may sometimes fall on evenings and/or weekends.

• Maintain printed and online calendar of local events.

Special Events

• Coordinate Taste of Marietta, which involves: working with restaurant vendors, exhibitors, publicity, sponsors, children’s activities, entertainment, logistics, site layout, volunteers, and budget.

• Assist in the production of the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour.

Administrative

• Provide information regarding community events and activities to both walk-in guests and potential visitors.

• Maintain a well-informed working knowledge of attractions, accommodations and services available in the area to visitors.

• Other duties as assigned including special projects, marketing and general support to the Executive Director.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications or related field required.

• A minimum of 1-2 years of marketing experience required, preferably at a CVB or hospitality-related organization.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, Photoshop, InDesign, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

• Self-starter with strong organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of people.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Professional and customer service oriented

• This position requires some travel and occasional weekend and after-hours work.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, reimbursement of a portion of medical insurance premium or retirement.

Salary Range

$30,000 - $35,000

Miscellaneous

Work hours are generally 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Given the nature of the business, some evening and weekend work is required, along with some travel.

How to Apply

Send resume and three writing samples to Katie Peterson via email at or mail to 4 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060

Application Deadline

Open until filled; Apply ASAP

Marietta Visitors Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.