MAC Communications’ Mission
MAC Communications executes a strategic communications approach that promotes the metro Atlanta region through the efforts of MAC investors and partners. It emphasizes the work of the Metro Atlanta Chamber in the areas of economy, talent, and community.
Job Summary
The
Director of Communications will support communications efforts for the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC). This position calls for an energetic, collaborative, and team-oriented self-starter who excels at writing and has a passion for promoting the region. We are seeking a candidate who embodies MAC’s core values: relentless, smart and all-in. Key areas of focus include:
- Economic Development
- Public Policy
- Marketing
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Research
- Major Sporting Events
- Investor Relations
Responsibilities & Duties
- Supports communications at the direction of the Vice President of Strategic Communications
- Acts as agency lead on internal communications, such as regular staff newsletters and executive messages
- Creates briefings and talking points for executive communications for internal and external audiences, including Board meetings, the MAC Annual Meeting, keynote speeches, and other speaking engagements
- Develops written and digital collateral as directed, including but not limited to:
- Op-eds
- Executive speeches
- Newsletter content
- Social media content
- Speaking proposals
- Amplification of member news
- Internal staff communications
- Works closely with the Marketing team to update and curate the MAC website and ensure that social channel messaging is timely and relevant
- Conducts media outreach as directed
- Researches media coverage and industry trends
- Engages in special projects including supporting MAC initiatives like ATLeaders, ATL Interns After 5, and the Non-Profit Roundtable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience working in public relations, communications, or a related field
- Proven excellent communicator with strong writing skills who exhibits meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to craft compelling messages speaking to a wide variety of audiences
- Knowledgeable about social media and web best practices
- Familiarity with professional writing styles (AP, MBA, legal, etc), and the ability to shift between a variety of voices, tones, and styles
- Experience with PR/media relations tools such as Muckrack
- Project and/or agency management experience
- Experience driving collaboration within teams – works independently, but embodies a collaborative approach
About MAC
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant metro Atlanta. To advance economic growth and improve our quality of place, MAC is focused on starting, growing, and recruiting companies to our 29-county region. We’re also focused on growing our innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections to drive Atlanta’s innovation and entrepreneurial culture. MAC is committed to being an active voice for the business community, serving as an advocate for a competitive business climate, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as economic imperatives, and telling Atlanta’s story.
Our Purpose, Principles, and Core Values
MAC’s purpose is to
UNLEASH ATLANTA’S AMBITION, and in doing so we embody the following principles:
Sit Down Together, Stand Up to Act
Knock Down Walls, Open Doors
Take the Lead, Share the Credit
Sharpen the Focus, Expand the Reach
At MAC we naturally exhibit an unwavering commitment to three core values: to be
relentless, smart, and all-in. This means every team member is:
- Relentless. MAC employees take pride in being relentless with an unwavering focus. Our partners trust us to deliver on our commitments. There isn’t room for cutting corners, being aimless, or rejecting change. We are bold and persistent and execute with innovation and edge.
- Smart. Team members at MAC know that intense curiosity allows us to grow. We leverage instinct, integrity, and data to drive our strategy and achieve our purpose. As problem-solving idea generators, we have a natural advantage in any challenge.
- All-In. We’re a greater force when we rally together. It doesn’t matter what our title or position is: we trust each other and work as one to multiply our collective impact and achieve ambitious goals.
