Communications Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Distribute communications including e-newsletter communications, LinkedIn posts, and other special communications.
• Manage, compile, and create SCT's annual report, including data and milestone tracking.
• Create and compile annual Partner Reports for each municipality in the County.
• Support influencer marketing efforts across the organization.
• Create and coordinate presentation decks and other materials for the Annual Meeting.
• Edit and proofread company documents such as press releases, marketing materials, and website articles.
• Update trends, facts, and figures for the meetings and group segment and travel trade segments.
• Work with the wine tourism industry, coordinate with Sonoma County Winegrowers and Sonoma County Vintners, and keep SCT informed about wine industry trends.
• Assist with National Travel and Tourism Week initiatives, events, and messaging.
• Work on special projects and draft award submissions for travel industry, public relations, and local awards.

Required Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum five years of journalism, communications, PR agency, or in-house public/media relations experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience developing and executing public relations programs for tourism, not-for-profit, or consumer brand organizations.
• Significant experience working with clients or partners in drafting programs and conveying information.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with agencies and vendors specific to media and public relations.
• Willingness to work outside typical business hours.
• Dependable, highly motivated team player with a great attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently sits, stands, and walks.
• Occasionally twists/turns, bends, kneels, and reaches overhead.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment.
• Periodic domestic travel required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and provide own transportation.