Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist BureauCommunications Coordinator
Nov. 2010 - Oct. 2012Compose leisure content for monthly e-newsletters and weekly blogs
Coordinate Shreveport-Bossier Attractions Association and the Holiday Trail of Lights Coordinate and maintain social media profiles and campaigns for the Holiday Trail of Lights, attractions and seasonal events
Develop and manage marketing assistance programs for attractions, events and non-profits
Maintain relationships with industry partners and coordinate tourist bureau assistance as needed
Manage marketing budgets and work with advertising agencies-negotiating ad rates, coordinating artwork, placing advertisement, and creating and coordinating original content for added value
Manage and maintain On Hold Messaging system
Coordinate public relations efforts for the group tour and convention markets-composing original news releases, developing and maintaining relationships with journalists from national and local publications, and assisting with editorial and creative content for national trade publications
Coordinate media familiarization tours locally and regionally-pitching journalists national and international, qualifying journalists, arranging travel plans and accommodations, creating original itineraries, coordinating visits to local and regional attractions, restaurants and festivals, assisting with editorial content post-FAM tour
Proficient in public relations and media database, VOCUS
Coordinate quarterly speaking opportunities, and present industry updates to local and regional civic organizations Represent company at industry and media events
Assist with the production, layout and proofing of industry publications
Coordinate communications department and maintain communications plan monthly