Urgently hiring
Job details
Salary $75,000 – $85,000 a year
Job TypeFull-time
Number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (Required)
- Public relations: 10 years (Required)
- Social media management: 5 years (Required)
Full Job Description
Who we are
Headquartered in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida and with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Naples, Aqua is one of the nation’s leading marketing communications firms in the areas of destination marketing and economic development. Now in its 10th year, the firm boasts a record of consistent growth, massive industry recognition and superlative client satisfaction. Aqua is a full-service marketing firm, providing clients with plans and executions that are fully integrated, and leading the industry. The various departments and personnel skillfully support and augment one another’s talents, combining into a dynamic, creative, and powerful team. That said, Aqua’s PR department can be completely autonomous, functioning as a stand-alone PR firm, pursuing its own clients as well as serving Aqua’s own clients with an independent, single-minded focus.
What we need
Senior-level public relations professional experienced in the travel, tourism or hospitality industries; able to guide, develop and grow both client programs as well as the agency’s own PR and Social Media functions. Team player able to work side-by-side with the agency President while collaborating with members of the agency’s Account, Creative and Social Media teams. Experience with Florida-based DMO’s and governmental clients preferred. Should have demonstrated leadership skills as well as the ability to be a vital and engaged part of the agency’s new business and growth initiatives. Needs to be able to both develop and execute plans. Client contact experience, skills and ability a must. Should be able to recruit, hire, train, guide and manage other PR professionals as the agency continues to build its department. Must possess a minimum of 10 years of experience as well as Bachelor’s degree or above.
Specific job duties
Strategic planning
Creative tactics development and execution
Press relations and contact, including list development and management
Media event planning and organization
Client contact
New business and client development
Coordination of efforts with client-side staff, state and other third-party communications professionals
Social Media planning and execution
Influencer identification, recruitment and management
Team development and leadership
Requirements
Self-starter
Able to create written strategic plans
Able to develop creative, industry-leading tactics and executions
Superlative one-on-one, group and interpersonal skills
Superb presentational and public speaking skills
Demonstrated new business experience and ability
Ability to organize and inspire others
Experience working in the travel, tourism or hospitality industries
DMO experience preferred
Experience working with the State of Florida’s official tourism organization, Visit Florida
Deep understanding and ability to coordinate efforts with Social Media
Able to travel
Must have established relationships with both press and influencers within Aqua’s areas of focus of travel, lifestyle, food, culture, entertainment, eco/nature and outdoors
Desire to win awards and be at the top of the industry
Min. 10 years experience
Min. Bachelor degree or above
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Public relations: 10 years (Required)
- Social media management: 5 years (Required)
- Management: 5 years (Required)
Willingness To Travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Company’s website:
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Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
- No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
