divh2Community Relations and Media Manager/h2pThe Community Relations and Media Manager serves as the primary media liaison, cultivating and maintaining relationships with local, industry, regional, and national press (print, broadcast, and online). This role is responsible for proactively pitching stories, writing and distributing press releases, managing media inquiries, and archiving coverage. Crucially, this position is also responsible for assisting in community business development, actively working to facilitate and attract meetings, events, and group business to the property. This includes establishing key relationships, representing the property at community and industry events, and leveraging PR and community initiatives to drive revenue. The Communications Manager also contributes to the annual marketing plan through PR reporting, website updates, advertorial creation, and participation in social media and community initiatives, while managing internal communications projects and serving as the 24/7 on-call media contact./ppEssential Job Functions:/pulliResponsible for strategic public and internal communications, with the primary objective of securing positive media coverage to promote company events, promotions, achievements, and other key messages as planned and directed./liliDevelops and executes a focused community business development strategy to proactively attract and facilitate new meetings, events, and group business to the property./liliCultivates and maintains strong relationships with local business leaders, community organizations, and event planners to position the property as the premier destination for meetings and events./li/ulh3Communications Media Relations/h3ulliServes as the primary media contact for all inquiries./liliDevelops and distributes targeted media alerts and press releases for company-sponsored events and activities to target media./liliProactively pitches stories aligned with editorial calendars to secure media coverage for company and on-property events; monitors media for accuracy and ensures timely updates to online platforms./liliDrives earned and paid media coverage by securing advertorial/editorial publications./liliManages all aspects of property awards and external best of polls, including nominations, voting periods, notifications, and marketing materials./liliCoordinates media trips and photo/video shoots for travel writers and media partners to showcase property amenities./liliCultivates and maintains strong relationships with all media contacts through regular professional engagement, providing on-site support and escorts for all press visits./liliDevelops quarterly and annual PR reports and contributes to the annual marketing plan./liliLeads copy writing, proofreads content for accuracy and adherence to brand standards./liliRemains on-call 24/7 to address media inquiries./li/ulh3Community Business Development/h3ulliActively researches, identifies, and pursues opportunities to host new meetings, corporate events, and social functions at the property./liliServes as one of the key community representatives for the property, attending relevant chamber of commerce, tourism, and industry networking events with the goal of generating new group business leads./liliCollaborates directly with the Sales Team by providing qualified leads and assisting in the facilitation of site visits for potential meeting and event clients./liliDevelops and executes in-house community and public relations events specifically designed to showcase the propertys meeting and event space capabilities./liliProvides regular property updates and promotional information to regional tourism partners and key business organizations./liliKeeps the internal team informed about upcoming community events and networking opportunities involving the company./li/ulh3Internal Communications Marketing Support/h3ulliLeads and manages internal communications projects./liliEnsures on-hold messages are current and provides copywriting assistance to marketing, advertising, and sales teams./liliCaptures publicity photographs as needed./li/ulpQualifications:/pulliExceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential./liliMust possess the ability to confidently represent the company and project its desired image on camera./liliStrong collaboration skills are required to work effectively with the Management team./liliProficiency in word processing, digital camera operation, and basic office equipment is necessary./liliDemonstrated photography skills and exceptional organizational abilities are critical for success in this role./li/ulpEducation:/pulliBA in journalism or equivalent/lili2-5 years in a related position, casino experience helpful but not required./li/ulpAtlantis Casino Resort Spa fosters a team working environment and an environment that is focused on Team Member recognition and appreciation. Some of the ways in which we accomplish this is by offering the following:/pulliComprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, supplemental coverage)/lili401K retirement savings plan with discretionary match/liliEducation Tuition Reimbursement Program/liliPaid Vacation/liliHoliday Pay/liliWeekly Resort Prizes/liliCareer Development and Training Workshops/liliFREE daily meal/liliInternal Advancement/li/ulpJob Locations US-NV-RENO/p/div