Visit Seattle · 4 hours ago
Communications Coordinator
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.25/hr - $27.50/hr
1+ years expVisit Seattle is a private, non-profit destination marketing organization serving Seattle and King County. They are seeking a Communications Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Communications Team, assisting with various projects, managing media databases, and ensuring timely communication efforts.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Support the Senior Director, Communications and Public Relations by compiling items for review, processing expenses, and assisting with projects
Assist the Corporate Communications Senior Manager in the compilation of content from across Visit Seattle departments during the planning of Visit Seattle’s four Signature Events
Manage the department calendar, take meeting notes, and maintain the local and national media databases
Format and publish press releases on the Visit Seattle digital press room and MuckRack
Compile, draft, and format the Communications Team’s monthly round-up of earned media articles
Regularly update Visit Seattle’s online press kit with the destination updates to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Support the Public Relations Managers in hosting visiting journalists by building itineraries, assembling welcome materials, and logging post-visit information
Support the Communications Team’s outbound media missions and trade show presence by securing and shipping equipment and press materials
Plan, manage, and setup the Communications Team’s quarterly PR Roundtable featuring PR professionals from across Seattle
Oversee the general PR inbox and ensure inquiries are promptly directed to the appropriate Communications Team member
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have 1-2 years of administrative experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Possesses a strong attention to detail
Passion for the travel and tourism industry
Highly motivated with a strong work ethic, organized, and able to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines
Friendly, approachable, cooperative, and willing to assist others
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, required
Proficient in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language, English, used in the workplace
Preferred
Candidates with backgrounds in communications (public relations agency, newsroom, etc) preferred but not required
Benefits
15 days of Paid Time Off to start, with 12 paid office holidays and 1 Personal Holiday.
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage paid for by Visit Seattle. In addition, Visit Seattle will cover 75% of premium for family coverage.
You'll receive an organization-paid ORCA card, and subsidized parking in the building’s garage (restrictions apply).
You'll be reimbursed for monthly cell phone expenses.
You'll receive 401(k) with up to a 5% organization match.
Company
Visit Seattle
Visit Seattle, a private, nonprofit marketing organization, has served as Seattle/King County’s official destination marketing organization (DMO) for more than 50 years.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ali Daniels
SVP / CMO
Kelly Saling
SVP & Chief Sales Officer
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