Mission:
VISIT Milwaukee creates economic growth and improve quality of life for our communities by branding, marketing, and selling Milwaukee as a must-experience destination.markets the greater Milwaukee area as the destination of choice for conventions, events, and leisure travel, thereby increasing the economic impact of tourism.
Overview:
The Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau, D.B.A. VISIT Milwaukee, is a private, non-profit corporation formed in 1967. As the main destination marketing organization (DMO) for the greater Milwaukee area, our primary goal is representing and promoting Greater Milwaukee as a premier destination for major conventions, corporate meetings, group tours, and business and leisure travelers. Our goal of increasing visitor and meeting generated revenue is achieved through sophisticated and integrated sales, services, marketing, and public relations programs geared to local, regional, national and international target markets. Through this process, VISIT Milwaukee is able to reach new and existing markets to increase visitors and economic impact to Greater Milwaukee.
VISIT Milwaukee has an immediate opening for a Communications Manager with demonstrated public relations, media, writing, and social media experience and a proven track record of success in executing communications strategies.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Communications Manager oversees and manages key projects for communications and public relations initiatives around conventions, meetings, trade shows, and leisure travel as needed. He/she is responsible for project management and reporting in support of achieving department strategic goals. The communications manager supports ongoing public relations efforts including outreach to media, lead involvement in convention PR, while ensuring consistency and brand adherence of all internal and external VISIT Milwaukee communications efforts.