Bay County Chamber of Commerce - Director of Marketing & Communications

Employment Type: Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Salary

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The Bay County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Director of Marketing & Communications.

This position will:

– Drive all marketing and communications efforts for the Chamber, including but not limited to,  marketing campaigns, website, social media, advertising, graphic design, and project management.

– Maintain the website including design, function, advertising and content updates.

– Manage and produce Guide to Membership Opportunities, Membership Decal, Business Plan, news releases, eBiz Newsletter, the Bay County Map and other promotional programs.

– Develop promotional material for Chamber events.

– Provide specialized support to all staff for communications and public relations.

– Coordinate and develop campaigns to promote commerce for Bay County.

– Develop radio, TV, newspaper and media relations to keep Chamber members and the general public aware of Chamber goals and activities.

– Keep abreast of special activities and issues going on within the Bay County area.

– Work with members to develop advertisements and marketing strategies.

– Oversee and manage the outsourcing of Chamber publications including: Bay Biz magazine, and the Guide to Discovering Bay County

– Sell advertising for Chamber publications and website.

– Responsible for photography of all Chamber Events.

– Place enhancements for members on website as needed.

– Provide staff support and/or manage any special projects as directed by the President/CEO.

– Handle press relations regarding Chamber activities and be a business resource for all local media.

– FEMA Emergency Support Function 18 representative during major disasters in Bay County.

             

MINIMUM SKILLS/EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Skills:  Excellent communication and writing skills. Must be proficient in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop as well as Microsoft Office.

Education:     Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, or Marketing preferred. Will consider experience for education requirement.

Experience:   Minimum of two years graphic design, communication or journalism experience required.

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce offers an excellent benefits package including paid health insurance, 401k retirement plan, along with paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.  Salary depends on experience.

Please send a letter describing your experience and abilities as related to this position, your resume and references to [email protected].