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American Hotel & Lodging Association · 1 day ago

Vice President, Communications

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

12+ years exp

American Hotel & Lodging Association is seeking a Vice President of Communications to develop and execute comprehensive communications initiatives that support the mission and goals of the association. This role involves managing external communications, content creation, and member engagement, while also providing support for AHLA leadership.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop and implement integrated communications strategies aligned with AHLA's day-to-day efforts and strategic initiatives/campaigns

Act as a communications advisor to other AHLA departments to help guide public positioning and communicate programs, initiatives, and events effectively

Engage in proactive media outreach to enhance the industry's reputation

Draft op-eds, talking points, briefing materials and other communications-oriented materials for AHLA leadership

Anticipate emerging issues, risks, and opportunities affecting the hotel industry and help guide proactively positioning the association/industry in national conversations

Help establish the association and its leadership as authoritative voices on hospitality, workforce, travel, and economic issues

Assist in the management of departmental budget, agency relationships, and external vendors

Qualification

Communications strategiesMedia relationsSpeech developmentWritten communicationOrganizational skillsAdvocacyHospitality industry knowledgeVerbal communicationTime managementDetail oriented

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or related field

12+ years working in communications, preferably within a public affairs/public relations firm, industry association, Congressional office, government agency, or media outlet

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong editorial judgment

Proven experience developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies

Media relations experience

Speech development experience

Detail oriented individual with exceptional organizational and time management skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Familiarity with advocacy environment and hospitality industry