Director of Communications

Description:

The Director of Communications will lead the development and execution of comprehensive communication strategies and programs to support the Port Royal Club’s mission and objectives. The Director will oversee all club communications to ensure they consistently reflect the club’s culture, values, and brand identity. The Director will be responsible for creating and implementing both short-term and long-term brand strategies that strengthen the club’s image and contribute to its overall growth. This includes driving tactical initiatives in day-to-day operations while providing strategic direction for future planning and brand development.

Requirements:

• Promotes the Club externally to potential future members. Ensures there is visibility on social media and in the marketplace.
• Schedules and writes press materials, maintains the Port Royal Club’s website, and sends out emails to membership to keep them informed of new developments relevant to Club operations and events.
• Writes, organizes, and collects materials for the Port Royal Pennant.
• Manages the membership events calendar.
• Maintains consistency in wording, branding, and messaging across all communications to ensure the Port Royal Club is appropriately represented.
• Oversees all media channels to coordinate distribution of news, events, and Port Royal Club stories.
• Ensures all events are documented either by video or photography and oversees shot lists and distribution of images.
• Monitors and reports on media coverage.
• Works closely in conjunction with other departments supporting their marketing needs.
• Proofreads and approves all publications before going to press and is responsible for the delivery of the final product.
• Develops the Communications annual budget and manages department finances throughout the year.
• Works on a variety of special projects, directed by the Chief Hospitality Office/General Manager.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of the Port Royal Club.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Hospitality Office/General Manager.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Must have excellent marketing skills.
• Must have demonstrated leadership qualities and attributes including effective communication.
• Must have strong management skills.
• Must have creative writing and proof-reading skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of copyright and multimedia laws.
• Ability to analyze, interpret data, and prepare reports.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, stand, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Will work indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to wet and/or hot conditions.

The Port Royal Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all candidates including those with disabilities. All qualified candidates/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Port Royal Club is a drug/tobacco-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

The Port Royal Club participates in the US E-Verify program; candidate & employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.