AIANTA EMPLOYMENT OPENING: Public Relations and Media Manager

AIANTA promotes Indian Country tourism to the world. The Public Relations and Media Manager executes the organization’s public and media relations strategies; develops and sustains relationships with mainstream and Indian Country media; engages constituents, members, potential members, partners and stakeholders using social media platforms; writes and disseminates public relations and marketing materials; manages AIANTA’s websites, including development of content to attract membership and build public awareness, annual reports, newsletters; and, establish benchmarks for ongoing evaluation of the program area. The Public Relations and Media Manager also ensures established goals and objectives are met and communicated to AIANTA members, partners and consumers through effective and efficient communications.

Skills needed:

• Knowledge of communications planning, media strategy, public relations campaigns, and marketing techniques
• Skill in creating media materials, newsletters, reports, marketing materials, website content
• Ability to develop relationships with media and pitch stories, articles and photos
• Knowledge and skill in developing social media content
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals across a wide range of media, organizations, social and cultural backgrounds
• Skill in digital photography and digital photo editing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Creative Suite 4 programs
• Skill at desktop and online publishing programs
• Willingness to become skilled at new software and social media processes
• Basic understanding of research methods for data analysis relating to public relations problems and generate alternative solutions