Senior Director, Media Relations

Position Summary:

AHLA’s Marketing & Communications department tells the story of our association, our members, and the hotel industry. Within this department is a media relations team responsible for getting important information about AHLA to the press and public. The Senior Director, Media Relations will help write press releases, make press connections, and get AHLA executive's media coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Create a constant drumbeat of media visibility on AHLA’s top priority issues both nationally and locally
• Cultivate top-tier reporters from mainstream and trade publications to pitch and place stories
• Monitor press, arrange interviews, and draft press and briefing materials
• Fulfill media requests
• Assist in preparing executives for interviews and press conferences
• Lead the creation of internal press contact lists
• File all deliverables in project management system
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least ten years of experience in journalism and/or communications
• Experience with or in the media field is required

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to be coached
• Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• A conversational, active voice writing style
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of project management systems
• Ability to work closely with executives
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments
• Team player with a high level of professionalism, self-motivation, ability to learn quickly, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the department and organization

Other:

• Position located in Washington, DC area.
• Some domestic travel required
• Hybrid - 3 days in office (Mon-Wed. or Tue-Thurs.)
• Salary - $115,000 - $130,000

AHLA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EOE

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks