Communications Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Summary: Oversees the Public Relations and Communications efforts for Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic public relations plan.
• Manage all sources of public information, including rack brochures, park maps and guides, general press releases, the park website, social media, and other areas as assigned.
• Develop and maintain crisis management strategies and annual crisis management training.
• Develop and manage an active media database.
• Maintain photo archive and track news clips.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with working media.
• Develop and arrange press previews and conferences.
• Write and distribute press materials.
• Serve as the Park's spokesperson and to be on call 24-7.
• Pitch and solicit active positive media coverage of the park.
• Create and coordinate all broadcast and print publicity programs for the park.
• Assist in development of all marketing communications and work with park management to achieve overall park objectives.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications.

Skills and Qualifications

• Will be required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literacy. Strong knowledge of all Microsoft applications.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to forty pounds occasionally.
• BA or BS degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of PR, Media Relations, or Marketing experience preferred.
• Excellent strategic and creative thinking capabilities; special events administrative/ development experience a plus.
• Media relations experience in the Washington, DC-Metropolitan area preferred.
• Theme park, entertainment or tourism related experience preferred, but not required.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with media and community leaders.
• Crisis management experience.
• Must be detail oriented and very organized.
• Friendly, outgoing and aggressive personality, along with excellent interpersonal skills. Professional appearance and presentation skills are necessary.
• Outgoing and aggressive personality, along with excellent interpersonal skills. Professional appearance essential.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a clear driving record.

Park:
Six Flags America

Location:
Six Flags America, Bowie, MD