Senior Director, Communications and Media Relations

AHRI

3d•$152,800 - $198,160•Onsite

About The Position

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is one of the largest trade associations in the nation, representing more than 300 heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water heating, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers from all parts of the world. AHRI has an opening for a Senior Director, Communications and Media Relations. This role is responsible for overseeing AHRI’s global communications efforts and strategies, and speech writing for the Board Chairman, incoming Board Chairman, and President/CEO. This individual will report to the VP, Public Affairs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field from an accredited college or university.
10 years of relevant experience in media relations or strategic communications.
Three to five years of relevant communications/media experience on Capitol Hill, in a federal agency, or equivalent.
Minimum three years of experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

Internal and external communications, media relations, social media, and speech writing for the Board Chairman, incoming Board Chairman, and President/CEO.
Supervise the Director, Brand Management & Marketing and Communications Manager
Serve as chief spokesperson for the association, establishing relationships with reporters and the media at key publications.
Serve as editor of all AHRI publications.
Maintain current knowledge of legislative and regulatory issues important to the association’s membership for the purpose of communicating AHRI’s positions on those issues to individuals and groups within and outside of the association