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Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board · 1 day ago

Senior Vice President, Global Communications

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is a non-profit organization focused on promoting Los Angeles as a premier travel destination. The Senior Vice President, Global Communications will develop and execute a global communications strategy to elevate the brand and increase visibility, managing media relations and internal communications while leading a high-performing team.

Travel

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive global communications strategy that strengthens LA Tourism’s brand positioning, amplifies product pillars, elevates awareness among residents and community leaders, supports legislative priorities, and advances sustainability and workforce development

Cultivate relationships with top-tier domestic and international media outlets to secure earned media opportunities

Act as primary spokesperson and prepare talking points, speeches, and presentations for Executive leadership

Oversee global P.R. agencies to ensure alignment with the organization’s earned media strategy, establish and monitor annual performance criteria, and conduct annual agency reviews to maintain strong representation in key markets

Create a “best in class” Global Communications team by assessing organizational structure, hiring, developing, and retaining top talent to meet LA Tourism’s communications and broader organizational goals

Assume responsibility for the organization’s crisis management plan and proactively monitor emerging trends that could impact tourism and LA’s reputation

Partner with internal teams including Marketing, Sales, Membership, and others, to support their communications needs and ensure message alignment across all organizational initiatives

Serve as the corporate spokesperson, standing in for our Executive Team as needed

Oversee content creation and maintain a calendar for the company’s presence on LinkedIn, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging and thought leadership initiatives

Review external stakeholder communications to identify opportunities to enhance/elevate the messaging

Stay current on emerging trends in Los Angeles and modify key messaging and communications as appropriate

Ensure that all programming is delivered cost effectively and on-budget

Qualification

Global communications strategyMedia relationsCrisis managementTeam leadershipPublic speakingMS Office proficiencyMulti-taskingInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skillsEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor‘s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred

A minimum of 10-12 years relevant experience required

Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license and be able to drive a vehicle for work-related travel as needed and as applicable to the position

Must be willing to partake in a comprehensive background check including a drug test in accordance with applicable laws

Willingness to travel at least 25% of the time, with 50% of the travel being international and 50% domestic

Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, including direct management of at least three (3) employees and responsibility for performance and development

Exceptional public speaking skills, including extensive media experience

High level of emotional intelligence and situational awareness

Significant experience working directly with elected official and other civic leaders

Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player

Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively across various departments

Ability to work in a changing environment