Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) · 2 hours ago
PR and Communications Coordinator
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is a global association overseeing a broad portfolio of events, services, and media. They are seeking a PR and Communications Coordinator to manage editorial content, oversee e-newsletters, and support public relations efforts while assisting the marketing team with various tasks.
Responsibilities
Manage association blog, including scheduling content, working with contributors, editing content to meet publication standards, and publishing
Manage, develop and distribute multiple e-newsletters, distributed monthly (three a month at peak)
Write and distribute press releases making major association announcements
Writing and editing assistance, including association news items, member profiles, event scripts, and education session descriptions
Disseminate association news and information to its stakeholders
Manage press contacts and database; support press contacts at association events
Collaborate with the association’s news site Hotel Online; assist with writing and general publication support
Graphic design: design corresponding digital and print graphics for publications, promotions and digital communications
Maintain keen awareness and understanding of association activities to help publicize information across appropriate channels
Assists with website content maintenance
Design direct email promotions to members and other stakeholders
General department assistance
Maintain project deadlines in the project management software
Fulfills stakeholders’ requests and distribute materials promptly
As assigned, may attend and perform pre-determined responsibilities at association’s meetings
Assists other departments with projects as instructed by chief marketing officer
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of leading style guidelines (i.e. AP Style)
Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite and other leading graphic design programs
Working knowledge of web design and HTML
Experience in HTML e-mail development
Graphic design skills, including digital graphics and information design
Preferred
Preference to candidates with previous experience working with an association or event planning
Company
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®)
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), established in 1952, is a nonprofit hospitality association headquartered in Austin, Texas USA with offices in the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Dubai.