Title: Communications Coordinator

Reports to: Senior Director, Communications

Date: March 2024

Position Overview:

The Communications Coordinator will work to coordinate and collaborate with the Commonwealth's reporters and producers across print, television, and radio. In order to help build awareness of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's initiatives and impact, the coordinator will help to broaden the overall reach with a broad range of responsibilities that will include creative and strategic partnerships with press and media. This position is designed for someone who is interested in the region's business climate and business leaders, and who is a strong communicator, especially with formal written press releases and statements that focus on a variety of topics, including public policy issues and responses to local and international events.

In this role, the Communications Coordinator will not only coordinate with press and media, they will also work internally across departments. The coordinator will help to manage the press database, respond to media inquiries, draft releases, and assist with special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and build relationships with press and media
• Track coverage and mentions across media platforms
• Collaborate across departments to help build consistent messaging
• Exhibit understanding of the press and media's coverage of the Greater Boston business community and public policies
• Maintain the Chamber's press and media database
• Manage Media Email inbox and respond to all inquiries
• Support the Communications team as needed
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or 1-3 years of equivalent experience in communications, public relations, or media relations
• Experience with press release drafting and distribution, media relationship management, preferred
• High attention to detail and superior time management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience using MS Office Suite and other business software tools
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both peers in a team, as well as with senior level executives
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and complete projects across potentially competing objectives and timelines
• Strong workplace ethics and values

About Us:

If you are looking to join a dynamic, collaborative team that makes a real difference in Greater Boston, look no further than the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. We work hard together with one purpose: to make Greater Boston the best place for businesses and people to thrive. At the Chamber, you will develop critical professional skills and interact with business and civic leaders who are shaping the future of our region.

Since 1909 the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has sought to make Boston an epicenter of communication, collaboration, and celebration between businesses. Our mission is to be the convener, voice, and advocate of our diverse and collaborative membership who drive Greater Boston's success. We believe that when business thrives, we all thrive.

We do this by:

• Creating connections between business leaders that cultivate meaningful professional relationships
• Amplifying advocacy by informing the community on the most pressing issues facing our region
• Shaping policies that elevate Greater Boston's competitiveness in the region, nation, and world

Salary: Starts at $50,000

To Apply: Include your resume and a cover letter. Candidates may be asked to supply a writing sample at the time of an interview.

**This job requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days a week.

EEO Statement:

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people of Boston, Massachusetts. We actively seek a diverse staff that is reflective of the community we serve.

It is the policy of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state and city entities.

Physical Requirements:

This is a sedentary job by nature but does require travel. Requires being able to sit at a desk and use a computer and phone for most of the day. When traveling, an employee must be mobile enough to get around events and assist with set up and break down including lifting 25lbs or more. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.