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The Public Relations & Communications Manager will work collaboratively with the Director of Public Relations & Communications to present an innovative approach in the implementation and enhancement of Visit Denver’s communications plans and public relations efforts.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nThis position has no supervisory responsibility. \nDuties/Responsibilities:\nSupport Visit Denver’s vision, mission, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to community, accountability, and ownership.\nSupport Visit Denver’s efforts related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).\nResponsible for vendor management including tracking and press release distribution systems.\nDevelop relationships with and pitch stories to consumer and trade media in the travel, lifestyle, entertainment, meetings, and travel trade sectors with the purpose of elevating Denver’s tourism brand. Write and distribute press releases and fulfill media inquiries to these audiences as required.\nResponsible for monitoring department media goals and assisting in selection of media monitoring vendor(s). Provide input to the process to evaluate and report results, distribute to staff and partners as needed, and review/assist coordinator with monthly media Board reports.\nAssist Director in pitching, coordinating, and staffing of desk side meetings in key tourism media markets.\nAct as a Bureau representative for domestic and international travel writers, pitch story ideas and fulfill requests from these writers. Attending domestic and international travel writer conferences as assigned (e.g., IPW).\nAct as main contact for coordinating domestic and international press tours (FAMs), including arranging itineraries, managing contractors, managing staffing, escorting writers and follow up.\nManage maintenance of domestic (local, regional, and national) and international media lists.\nServe as a key communications department contact with individual stakeholders and groups including Denver Mayor’s Office, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Denver Partnership, Colorado Tourism Office, Colorado Ski Country, and others.\nServe as media spokesperson both on and off camera as assigned.\nPrepare written content for speeches, videos, bid presentations, newsletters, press statements and other projects as assigned.\nAssist with agency management and coordination as assigned.\nAssist with internal communications/PR needs, including coordinating with other departments on their needs (media lists, updated press kits, editorial content requests, etc.).\nDevelop and maintain relationships with PR representatives of key partners.\nOther duties:\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.\nRequired Skills/Abilities:\nAbility to confidently promote the city. Solid knowledge of Denver is not required, but a plus.\nProfessional public/media relations capacity; solid understanding and experience in the development and management of relationships across all levels of press.\nStrong writing, proof reading and editing skills. Proficiency with AP Style.\nHighly motivated self-starter: ability to take initiative with projects; ability to work both collaboratively and independently.\nStrong interpersonal skills, maturity, good judgment and capable of communicating in a professional manner with a diverse range of individuals; maintain professional presence.\nEfficient and proven organizational skills; detail oriented; proven problem analysis and resolution skills; exceptional analytical skills. \nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/projects/responsibilities simultaneously while meeting stringent deadlines. \nProficient technology application skills; Advanced Microsoft Office or Google Suite (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation), email and general digital skills and Client Management software.\nAbility to work frequent nights and weekends as needed; reliable, dependable, flexible, and responsive.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally. \nEducation and Experience:\nA Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a relevant field of study is required. \nMinimum five (5) years of Public Relations and Media Relations experience; travel and/or tourism industry experience is a plus. \nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position, such as sitting or standing, for an extended period.\nMust be able to bend, stoop, and reach.\nMust be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on an occasional basis.\nComprehensive Benefits Package:\nMedical Insurance\nDental Insurance - 100% employer paid\nVision Insurance - 100% employer paid\nBasic Life Insurance - 100% employer paid\nShort-Term Disability (STD) - 100% employer paid\n401(k) Retirement Plan\nProfit Sharing\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nThree (3) Floating Holidays\nNine (9) Paid Holidays\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nEmployee Discounts\nProfessional Development Opportunities\nSupportive, Positive Work Culture\nHow to Apply:\nApply online at: https://visitdenver.com/careers\nApplication Deadline:\nApplications will be accepted through December 31, 2026. This position has also been posted internally in accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\nVisit Denver is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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