Communication & Media Specialist
Role: Communication & Media Specialist
Company: Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce
Regular Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Additional Hours: Due to the nature of the position a portion of the employee’s time will be outside normal business hours. Flexible availability is a requirement for this position (including nights, weekends, and holidays on occasion).
The Communication & Media Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of all Chamber marketing strategies, communications, advertising, and PR activities. This individual will work closely with the President. This position is designed to be an entry to mid-level position, however other levels will be considered. Please note 70% of this job will be creative marketing with 30% working with visitors, members and miscellaneous tasks. You will be part of a team and as such, you will wear many hats!
Key Responsibilities:
• Chamber’s “Staff Reporter”, gathering facts, interesting stories, and promoting Members
• Coordination and production of member email blasts and general membership communications
• Develop and maintain member services materials, visitor/relocation map, and Member Directory
• Production and maintenance of the Chamber’s electronic marketing and informational pieces, including e-blasts, e-news blogs, and creative social posts.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient utilization of the internet, including current & emerging social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc)
• Take photographs and video, in horizontal and vertical formats, for use in materials and social.
• Administrator for organization website and database/web management program via ChamberMaster, and WordPress sites
• Shooting and editing video for promotion of businesses, tourism and events.
• Write and/or edit press releases to promote Members, Mount Dora Tourism & Chamber Events
• Develop and maintain complete media lists and implement plans to reach focused influencers
• Assist operations staff, visitor center staff and volunteers with technical training
• Assist visitors and members, as needed
Required Skills:
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Constant Contact, ChamberMaster, WordPress, and Adobe Creative Suite, Professional video editing via Final Cut Pro/Premier, and some Canva.
• Excellent listening and strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Mount Dora & Lake County (or willingness to learn) to communicate “what to do” to visitors.
• Assist with answering phones/walk-in customers as needed
Preferred Skills (but not required):
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience working with not-for-profit organizations
• Knowledge of Mount Dora
Additional Responsibilities:
Other tasks as requested by the chamber president. Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands:
Continual light work and occasional heavy work. Could require walking and standing for extended periods, frequent stooping, bending and reaching, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds. Work may be performed in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
Submit resume to President@MountDora.com
