Metropolitan Atlanta Chamber Of Commerce
Director of Communications
Metropolitan Atlanta Chamber Of Commerce, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
MAC Communications Mission
MAC Communications executes a strategic communications approach that promotes the metro Atlanta region through the efforts of MAC investors and partners. It emphasizes the work of the Metro Atlanta Chamber in the areas of economy, talent, and community.
Job Summary
The
Director of Communications
will support communications efforts for the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC). This position calls for an energetic, collaborative, and team-oriented self-starter who excels at writing and has a passion for promoting the region. We are seeking a candidate who embodies MAC's core values: relentless, smart, and all-in. Key areas of focus include:
Economic Development
Public Policy
Marketing
Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Research
Major Sporting Events
Investor Relations
Responsibilities & Duties
Supports communications at the direction of the Vice President of Strategic Communications
Acts as agency lead on internal communications, such as regular staff newsletters and executive messages
Creates briefings and talking points for executive communications for internal and external audiences, including Board meetings, the MAC Annual Meeting, keynote speeches, and other speaking engagements
Develops written and digital collateral as directed, including but not limited to:
Op-eds
Executive speeches
Newsletter content
Social media content
Speaking proposals
Amplification of member news
Internal staff communications
Works closely with the Marketing team to update and curate the MAC website and ensure that social channel messaging is timely and relevant
Conducts media outreach as directed
Researches media coverage and industry trends
Engages in special projects including supporting MAC initiatives like ATLeaders, ATL Interns After 5, and the Non-Profit Roundtable.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or a related field
5+ years of experience working in public relations, communications, or a related field
Proven excellent communicator with strong writing skills who exhibits meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling messages speaking to a wide variety of audiences
Knowledgeable about social media and web best practices
Familiarity with professional writing styles (AP, MBA, legal, etc.), and the ability to shift between a variety of voices, tones, and styles
Experience with PR/media relations tools such as Muckrack
Project and/or agency management experience
Experience driving collaboration within teams; works independently but embodies a collaborative approach
About MAC
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant metro Atlanta. To advance economic growth and improve our quality of place, MAC is focused on starting, growing, and recruiting companies to our 29-county region. We're also focused on growing our innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections to drive Atlanta's innovation and entrepreneurial culture. MAC is committed to being an active voice for the business community, serving as an advocate for a competitive business climate, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as economic imperatives, and telling Atlanta's story.
Our Purpose, Principles, and Core Values
MAC's purpose is to
UNLEASH ATLANTA'S AMBITION , and in doing so we embody the following principles:
Sit Down Together, Stand Up to Act
Knock Down Walls, Open Doors
Take the Lead, Share the Credit
Sharpen the Focus, Expand the Reach
At MAC we naturally exhibit an unwavering commitment to three core values: to be
relentless, smart, and all-in . This means every team member is:
Relentless . MAC employees take pride in being relentless with an unwavering focus. Our partners trust us to deliver on our commitments. There isn't room for cutting corners, being aimless, or rejecting change. We are bold and persistent and execute with innovation and edge.
Smart . Team members at MAC know that intense curiosity allows us to grow. We leverage instinct, integrity, and data to drive our strategy and achieve our purpose. As problem-solving idea generators, we have a natural advantage in any challenge.
All-In.
We're a greater force when we rally together. It doesn't matter what our title or position is: we trust each other and work as one to multiply our collective impact and achieve ambitious goals.
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MAC Communications executes a strategic communications approach that promotes the metro Atlanta region through the efforts of MAC investors and partners. It emphasizes the work of the Metro Atlanta Chamber in the areas of economy, talent, and community.
Job Summary
The
Director of Communications
will support communications efforts for the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC). This position calls for an energetic, collaborative, and team-oriented self-starter who excels at writing and has a passion for promoting the region. We are seeking a candidate who embodies MAC's core values: relentless, smart, and all-in. Key areas of focus include:
Economic Development
Public Policy
Marketing
Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Research
Major Sporting Events
Investor Relations
Responsibilities & Duties
Supports communications at the direction of the Vice President of Strategic Communications
Acts as agency lead on internal communications, such as regular staff newsletters and executive messages
Creates briefings and talking points for executive communications for internal and external audiences, including Board meetings, the MAC Annual Meeting, keynote speeches, and other speaking engagements
Develops written and digital collateral as directed, including but not limited to:
Op-eds
Executive speeches
Newsletter content
Social media content
Speaking proposals
Amplification of member news
Internal staff communications
Works closely with the Marketing team to update and curate the MAC website and ensure that social channel messaging is timely and relevant
Conducts media outreach as directed
Researches media coverage and industry trends
Engages in special projects including supporting MAC initiatives like ATLeaders, ATL Interns After 5, and the Non-Profit Roundtable.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or a related field
5+ years of experience working in public relations, communications, or a related field
Proven excellent communicator with strong writing skills who exhibits meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling messages speaking to a wide variety of audiences
Knowledgeable about social media and web best practices
Familiarity with professional writing styles (AP, MBA, legal, etc.), and the ability to shift between a variety of voices, tones, and styles
Experience with PR/media relations tools such as Muckrack
Project and/or agency management experience
Experience driving collaboration within teams; works independently but embodies a collaborative approach
About MAC
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant metro Atlanta. To advance economic growth and improve our quality of place, MAC is focused on starting, growing, and recruiting companies to our 29-county region. We're also focused on growing our innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections to drive Atlanta's innovation and entrepreneurial culture. MAC is committed to being an active voice for the business community, serving as an advocate for a competitive business climate, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as economic imperatives, and telling Atlanta's story.
Our Purpose, Principles, and Core Values
MAC's purpose is to
UNLEASH ATLANTA'S AMBITION , and in doing so we embody the following principles:
Sit Down Together, Stand Up to Act
Knock Down Walls, Open Doors
Take the Lead, Share the Credit
Sharpen the Focus, Expand the Reach
At MAC we naturally exhibit an unwavering commitment to three core values: to be
relentless, smart, and all-in . This means every team member is:
Relentless . MAC employees take pride in being relentless with an unwavering focus. Our partners trust us to deliver on our commitments. There isn't room for cutting corners, being aimless, or rejecting change. We are bold and persistent and execute with innovation and edge.
Smart . Team members at MAC know that intense curiosity allows us to grow. We leverage instinct, integrity, and data to drive our strategy and achieve our purpose. As problem-solving idea generators, we have a natural advantage in any challenge.
All-In.
We're a greater force when we rally together. It doesn't matter what our title or position is: we trust each other and work as one to multiply our collective impact and achieve ambitious goals.
#J-18808-Ljbffr