Director of Marketing and Communications

The Director of Marketing & Communications is responsible for directing the day-to-day development and execution of Visit Nebraska's marketing and communications efforts. This position independently manages statewide marketing initiatives, oversees creative production, coordinates agency partners and develops high-quality marketing materials that promote Nebraska as a premier travel destination. This role requires a creative, hands-on marketing professional who is equally comfortable developing strategy, producing content and managing projects from concept to completion.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties

-Plan, deve l op and exec u te Visit Nebraska's statewide marketing a n d communications efforts.

• I ndependent l y manage integrated marketing campaigns from concep t th roug h completion across print, d ig ita l , socia l media, email and web.
• Create compelling in-house market i ng materia l s including graphic design, presentations , pub l ications, d igi t al advertising and promotiona l collateral using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and re l ated software.
• Capture profess io na l photography ( D SLR) and vert ica l video to support marke t ing campaigns, publications and digital content.
• Writ e and ed i t marketing copy f or websites, pub l ications, email marke t i n g , advertising, speeches and med ia materials.

• -Manage advertising, public relations, digital marketing, and creative agency relationships.
• -Monitor campaign performance and use data to improve marketing effectiveness.
• -Maintain Visit Nebraska's brand standards across a ll marke t ing channels.

• Supervise marketing staff.
• Assist with marketing budgets, contracts, procurement and invoice rev i ew.
• Represent Visit Nebraska a t conferences, industry meetings, media events and partner engagements.
• Build relationships wi t h t ou ri s m partners, media and stakeho l de r s.

• -Stay current on marketing trends, emerging techno l ogies and best practices, recommending new ideas a n d approaches.
• -Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, graphic arts, digital media, videography, or related field and at least three years’ experience in developing, planning, and managing public relations/publicity campaigns, mass media communication activities, public information programs, and/or marketing/promotional campaigns. Required experience may substitute for the education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fiv e or mor e years of progressively responsible marketin g an d c ommun i c ations experien c e .
• Demonstrate d experienc e independently developin g an d managin g integrate d marketin g c am p aigns .
• Strong portfolio showcasing graphic design, creative campaigns, and marketing projects.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and related creative software.
• Experience with D SLR photography and short-form video production.
• Experience managing advertising. marketing or public relations agencies.
• Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver high-quality work.

Creative th inker w i th a passion for tourism marketing and a willingness to explore n e w ideas and approaches .

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.