Job Description
COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS
This position is responsible for assisting the communications team with writing, editing and formatting association messages for distribution across multiple platforms. U.S. Travel Association is a winner of multiple “Best of” awards for its communications practices and the incumbent is responsible for continually advancing these efforts.
Responsibilities
Oversee preparation of U.S. Travel’s daily media scan
Assist credentialing process for IPW media attendees
Support industry communications and media relations/strategic communications with formatting and distribution of industry and press messages
Support USTravel.org and other digital properties with maintenance of online content
Provide general administrative support for department directors and senior vice president, including expense processing, management of calendars and meeting logistics (across the Public Affairs Department), and other key tasks
Request and compile time sheets reporting vacation, personal time off and sick leave for all members of Public Affairs team
Compile staff newsletter, U.S. Travel Weekly
Manage contacts included in Public Affairs’ group listservs
Process contracts and invoices related to Communications Department vendors
Assist with direct media relations outreach, as assigned by senior director of strategic communications (or equivalent)
Provide primary direction to Communications Department intern
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree is required in Communications, English, Journalism, Political Science or a related field, and a minimum of one year professional experience in communications. Knowledge of the travel industry and public affairs a plus.
Skills desired include: Mastery of Microsoft Office products; Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Familiarity with AP Style, HTML, Dropbox and Google Drive.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and reference list to careers@ustravel.org with "Coordinator, Communications" listed in the subject line.