Travel Media Relations Coordinator

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Ontario's Niagara Parks PRESERVING a rich heritage, CONSERVING natural wonders, INSPIRING people, worldwide!

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About the job

Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager, Marketing and within established policies, procedures and guidelines: performs duties to develop relationships with travel media and social media travel influencers, developing media programs that support Niagara Parks brand story delivery across earned media channels, preparing for and attending major travel media tradeshows with associated follow-up, conducting desk-side appointments with prominent traditional media outlets and personalities, conducting media familiarization tours of Niagara Parks, and communicating and coordinating related activities with media, customers and Niagara Parks staff as necessary. Ensures top Niagara Parks storylines are promoted through consistent editorial pitches; social media channel participation and content production, and influencer/blogger relationship management. The successful candidate will also have experience developing and monitoring multimedia content and performance across digital marketing channels.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

Completion of an Undergraduate Degree in Communications, Commerce (Marketing) or a related field, a College Diploma in Public Relations or Communications considered a strong asset. Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of previous tourism/hospitality industry related experience, and/or marketing/public relations activities in a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong proficiency in social media and digital content production, monitoring, and reporting required General knowledge about the Niagara Parks Commission and its attractions, restaurants, retail operations and other services considered to be an asset.

How to Apply:

Niagara Parks offers a wage range of $26.54 to $29.85 per hour as well as a comprehensive benefit and pension plan.

To apply for this position, please create a profile and submit a resume through our Career Portal by following the link below: Niagara Parks Job Opportunity

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 26, 2018.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), the Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To request an alternate format, please contact Niagara Parks at (905) 295-4396 ext. 3255, or by email to accessibility@niagaraparks.com.

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Additional information:

Note:

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