City of Virginia Beach · 23 hours ago
Media Relations Specialist #48388
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCity of Virginia Beach is a vibrant community focused on promoting itself as a premier travel destination. The Media Relations Specialist will assist in media relations efforts, community outreach, and support the director in various marketing communications initiatives.
GovernmentTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Work to achieve and communicate the Economic Vitality Portfolio’s vision and goals by aiding the Director of Media Relations and Public Relations Agency of Records
Work with the Director of Media Relations to promote Virginia Beach as a premiere travel destination
Assist in securing earned national and international media campaigns for a variety of markets including but not limited to economic development, sports, meetings & conventions, groups, leisure and more
Assist with planning, coordinating, executing and attending special events including in-market media familiarization trips
Under the direction of the Director of Media Relations, assists in community outreach and relationship development by conducting and gathering research to aid in the development of a variety of communication materials, methods, programs, and opportunities aimed to inform and involve locals
Under the direction of the Director of Media Relations, assists with the needs of the Economic Vitality Portfolio’s industry partners & stakeholders
Assist with fulfilling interview requests from media outlets
Assist with sending images to writers & editors that will accompany articles about Virginia Beach
Assist with tracking national, local and regional media coverage
Updating the CRM media page (press hits, press releases)
Sending Media Leads via Partner Pipeline and corresponding with those who have submitted
Maintain relationship with Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), Capital Region USA (CRUSA) and other associations/organizations associated with the Economic Vitality Portfolio and reply to leads
Assist with creating gift bags / presents for clients
Assist with schedule management, travel arrangements, expense tracking/reporting and reviewing invoices/contracts for the Director of Media Relations
Experience in proactive and reactive pitching editors, writers and influencers
Manage procurement and invoice processes and services as the divisions’ purchasing card reconciler
Qualification
Required
Work to achieve and communicate the Economic Vitality Portfolio's vision and goals by aiding the Director of Media Relations and Public Relations Agency of Records
Work with the Director of Media Relations to promote Virginia Beach as a premiere travel destination
Assist in securing earned national and international media campaigns for a variety of markets including but not limited to economic development, sports, meetings & conventions, groups, leisure and more
Assist with planning, coordinating, executing and attending special events including in-market media familiarization trips
Under the direction of the Director of Media Relations, assists in community outreach and relationship development by conducting and gathering research to aid in the development of a variety of communication materials, methods, programs, and opportunities aimed to inform and involve locals
Under the direction of the Director of Media Relations, assists with the needs of the Economic Vitality Portfolio's industry partners & stakeholders
Assist with fulfilling interview requests from media outlets
Assist with sending images to writers & editors that will accompany articles about Virginia Beach
Assist with tracking national, local and regional media coverage
Updating the CRM media page (press hits, press releases)
Sending Media Leads via Partner Pipeline and corresponding with those who have submitted
Maintain relationship with Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), Capital Region USA (CRUSA) and other associations/organizations associated with the Economic Vitality Portfolio and reply to leads
Assist with creating gift bags / presents for clients
Assist with schedule management, travel arrangements, expense tracking/reporting and reviewing invoices/contracts for the Director of Media Relations
Experience in proactive and reactive pitching editors, writers and influencers
Manage procurement and invoice processes and services as the divisions' purchasing card reconciler
Travel and working some weekday nights & weekend days and nights will be required
This position is not eligible for a remote/ hybrid/ or telework schedule
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Health, dental and vision insurance options
A wellness program
Retirement
Tuition reimbursement
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Company
City of Virginia Beach
City of Virginia Beach is a one among the tourist attraction in United States due to coastal line bordering the city.
Founded in 1963Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carlos Aiken
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Bojan Duric
Chief Data Officer
Recent News
GlobeNewswire
2025-12-10
The Virginian-Pilot
2025-10-15
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