Corporate Communications Specialist

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

23d•$55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

We’re building a strong and dynamic Corporate Communications team to tell the story of Allegiant - a fast-growing, innovative company disrupting the travel industry with a business model that’s truly a departure from traditional airlines. The Corporate Communications Specialist is responsible for helping promote and protect the company’s brand and reputation through strategic media, community relations and corporate social responsibility initiatives, company events and crisis communication, as part of the company’s public affairs team. Under the guidance of the Director of Corporate Communications, the Corporate Communications Specialist will help communicate Allegiant’s vision to key media and influencers, ensure accurate corporate messages are conveyed internally and externally, and develop and support innovative strategies to boost the visibility of the company and its executive leadership. The position will also be integral to promoting the company’s position on key industry topics, to supporting its response to emerging issues and crises, and to developing and supporting its corporate social responsibility strategy and initiatives. The Corporate Communications Specialist will work with Allegiant team members across functional units, interface with community and charitable organizations and work with news media, community organizations and officials in our hometown of Las Vegas, and in other markets that Allegiant serves. We are seeking a talented, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, who can work with discretion and confidentiality to address multiple – and often competing – priorities under tight deadline.

Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered.
Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Media Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism or related industry experience.
Knowledge of AP style guidelines.
Ability to manage communication initiatives from inception to event to follow-up and the ability to communicate confidently to members of the media and the public.
Ability to work with people at all levels in the organization to strategize, develop and implement programs.
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
Ability to work outside of regular business hours as an on-call media responder and for company events.
Creative, decisive, responsive, able to work independently and take responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
Knowledge of standard software tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and social media management software (i.e., Hootsuite, Buffer).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other photo editing and layout tools.

Responsibilities

Engage with journalists through media response (including regular on-call rotations), story pitching and regular dialogue; serve as a company spokesperson.
Write press releases, briefings and other materials.
Research, evaluate, distill and disseminate complicated company and industry information through press releases and interviews for media and the public.
Assist in coordination of and participate in media interviews.
Help develop emergency communication procedures and resources; plan and participate in emergency exercises.
Plan and execute company events such as facility groundbreakings/grand openings and media tours.
Prepare briefings for company executives in preparation for media interviews and events.
Engage with community stakeholders including chambers of commerce, convention bureaus and governmental entities.
Develop social media messaging and posts related to corporate communications initiatives.
Prepare community presentations and background information.
Research and seek out innovative opportunities to promote the company through media, public affairs, community relations campaigns and charitable partnerships.
Coordinate corporate charitable/community programs.
Identify and evaluate corporate community engagement opportunities.
Support all other corporate communications department functions as needed, including copywriting, research, proofreading and filing.
Travel to events, meetings and conferences, as needed.
Track, compile and analyze company media coverage and produce reports.
Maintain consistent and accurate files on all correspondence and data.
Other duties as assigned.