Communications Coordinator

Visit Seattle • Seattle, WA

9d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Visit Seattle is a private, non-profit destination marketing organization (DMO) serving Seattle and King County. We exist to responsibly grow the visitor economy for the benefit of the community. We are seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our talented team of hospitality professionals who promote the Seattle area as the best destination for leisure and international travel, meetings and conventions. The Communications Coordinator must have a passion for collaboration, the ability to anticipate needs, and a keen eye for details. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with a team consisting of Visit Seattle’s Senior Director of Communications and Public Relations; the Corporate Communications Senior Manager; the Public Affairs Manager; and the Public Relations Managers and Specialist to provide administrative support in the daily operations of the Communications Team at Visit Seattle. Candidates must have 1-2 years of administrative experience. Candidates with backgrounds in communications (public relations agency, newsroom, etc) preferred but not required. This role is based in Seattle and required to be in the office. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, be highly detail-oriented, and able to juggle several things at once, all while providing consistently friendly service to everyone who comes to them for assistance.

Requirements

• Candidates must have 1-2 years of administrative experience with preference given to those candidates with a communications background
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with backgrounds in communications (public relations agency, newsroom, etc) preferred but not required

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

Benefits

• You'll have 15 days of Paid Time Off to start, with 12 paid office holidays and 1 Personal Holiday.
• You'll have 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees