Communications Manager, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce

Communications Manager, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is Alaska’s largest, broad-based business organization serving nearly 800 members and their 50,000 employees. The Communications Manager is responsible for working collaboratively with the President/CEO and all staff to keep membership and the general public informed of all initiatives, programs, services and benefits, and to effectively promote the organization.

JOB DUTIES

• Create promotional materials and design content for all events and programs
• Develop and manage:
  • all communications projects, including print, online, social and others
  • weekly e-newsletters and email campaigns
  • monthly report to the Board of Directors
  • website content and updates
• Solicit, create, and schedule “Make it Monday” forum topics and speakers
• Draft scripts, speeches, press releases, op-eds, and public statements
• Provide leadership to volunteer groups as a staff liaison
• Create media proposals for events and programs, as well as pitch new ideas
• Explore revenue generation ideas that enhance the organization’s bottom line
• Conducts the annual Board of Directors elections