Manage all public relations and communications for the organization.  This includes, but is not limited to strategy, branding, messaging, web and social media management, collateral development and production, media relations, advertising, and speech writing.

• Produce a variety of quality communications pieces for the various audiences of the Chamber: staff, members, media and the community.
• Coordinate public relations activities for the Chamber - Write and distribute press releases, pitch Chamber news, act as public relations contact for media sources, coordinate interviews for Chamber President and Chairman, arrange press events and conferences as needed.
• Must represent businesses as it applies to complicated government and public policy issues.

• Write content for and update various sections of the Chamber website, including Public Policy pages, Communications section, homepage articles, and so on.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure that the Chamber brand and messaging is consistent and accurate, such as Public Policy, Events, and Membership.
• Write, edit and proofread copy for marketing brochures and other advertising mediums.
• Coordinate, edit, and supervise production for major print publications, such as the Chamber Annual Directory and Supplemental Directory.
• Work with Chamber research partners to write, edit, design and disseminate Chamber studies and surveys.
• Write various articles for internal and external sources as needed.
• Write copy for various Chamber emails and electronic newsletters.

• Coordinate marketing materials for membership department, including production and completion of jobs with outside printers and mail houses.
• Coordinate public relations efforts for Chamber members as directed, through mediums such as the Chamber website and in Chamber newsletters.
• Oversee day-to-day activity for the Communication's Department and report to the Vice President of External Affairs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• 5-7 years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with MS Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Reader, word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel), calendar program (MS Outlook), relational database, and various social media tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of website content management systems and html.
• Must have experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.

• Understanding of media and public relations (PR) and ability to build and maintain relationships with outside PR sources when needed.
• Must have experience writing articles and press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media.
• Must know AP style guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret articles and information to produce articles.
• Must possess strong proofreading skills and have a strong command of the English language.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience with social networking mediums as well as graphic design a plus.