Public Relations Coordinator Job at Visit Huntington Beach in Huntington Beach

Join the team at Visit Huntington Beach, one of the Orange County Business Journal's Best Places to Work in the OC for three years in a row!

Visit Huntington Beach (VHB) is the official destination marketing organization for Huntington Beach, CA. A 501(c)(6) non‑profit organization, its mission is to support and advocate for the economic vitality and quality of life for the Huntington Beach community through inspirational destination marketing and brand management. Its programs include marketing, public relations, group sales, visitor and partner services, advocacy, and tourism development. VHB embodies a community‑focused spirit of service that is proactive and strategic. It places an emphasis on teamwork; staff engagement and commitment; diversity, equity, and inclusion; professional development and accountability; community support; and sustainability. The small, but mighty, staff represents the best of Huntington Beach at a professional, high‑quality, laid‑back luxury level.

The Public Relations Coordinator will be responsible for public relations and media communications initiatives for Visit Huntington Beach. Under the direction of the VP of Public Relations & Communications, they will work with national and international media and influencers as well as local community organizations to increase destination / organization awareness and attract leisure travel and group meetings to Huntington Beach. The successful candidate will be proactive, self‑motivated, creative, collaborative, and detail‑oriented.

This full‑time position reports to the VP of Public Relations & Communications in collaboration with the VHB marketing team and is primarily located in the Visit Huntington Beach office in downtown Huntington Beach, with the option to work from home one day per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Relations (55%)

• Evaluate inbound media and influencer requests in a timely manner and work with media on story development;
• Develop and manage media FAM itineraries for national and international visiting journalists and related crews. Hosts media on press visits while coordinating communication with local partners, attractions, and agencies.
• Support influencer and media familiarization visits, press conferences, and other events as needed;
• Support PR agencies' pitch efforts targeting trade, local, national, and international print, broadcast, and online / social media;
• Produce written and visual communication materials including press releases, media pitches, fact sheets, media e‑newsletters, presentations, reports, and other copywriting as needed;
• Identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international media, key social influencers / bloggers, and industry experts;
• Stay up to date on knowledge of Huntington Beach including hotel properties, attractions, and amenities, and the Orange County & LA region's new tourism products and upcoming major events;
• Prepare and maintain press kit materials including amenities, story ideas, Q&A, fact sheets, news releases, photography, videos, and related information to media throughout the year; and
• Assist with promotion and execution of events, tradeshows, and media missions as needed.

Administration (30%)

Media Communications / Social Media / Web (15%)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands / conditions described below are representative of those that must be met / tolerated by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Incumbents must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook. Incumbents will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups, co‑workers, and management.

In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

KEY SKILLS SET

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

JOB TYPE : Exempt

SALARY RANGE : $70,500 - $74,000

TO APPLY : Please complete the online application. No calls, walk‑ins, direct emails, or direct messages from applicants or recruitment firms will be accepted.

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