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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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