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Senior Public Affairs Specialist

Responsible for working with Public Affairs Manager and Director to develop and support the Cox Las Vegas market strategic Public Affairs and Community Relations strategies. Contributes to the execution of Community Focus Areas which includes strategic community partnerships, promotion of company objectives, and leveraging of company resources. Also responsible for implementation of multi-faceted projects, programs and/or events and coordinating sponsorship fulfillment.Essential Responsibilities & Duties:• Provides project management of specific community relations initiatives, including program development and management of committee and project stakeholder teams such as Cox Charities, Cox Volunteers, Cox Conserves, Digital Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and ERGs.• Provides support of lead generation including monthly tracking and reporting.• Provides fulfillment for Cox sponsored business and charitable events.• Plans and coordinates community events and promotions that enhance company visibility and supports strategic departmental and company goals.• Provides complete project planning and execution for community relations events in Las Vegas at all levels (meeting facilitation, vendor and volunteer management, onsite execution, promotions, ticketing, data entry, mailings, etc.).• Oversees use of company cash and in-kind resources including project specific budgets, production, premium and promotional items, etc.• Maintains business and community relationships within the Las Vegas market.• Works on all aspects of Cox Charities fiscal agent relationship and donation process.• Works with External Communications for community relations related press releases and media advisories.• Provides written content for Internal Communications team.• Manages and maintains departmental photo library.• Maintains contributions database for cash and in-kind contributions and provides reports/tracking for metrics, community involvement and related reports.• Maintains internal department calendar of events.• Processes, submits, and tracks invoices for the community relations team and tracks contributions for reporting purposes.• Creates/re-sizes program book ads and fulfills other graphic design needs.• Serves as Community Relations point of contact for supplies including banners, promotional item ordering, storage, and procurement.• Provides support for other PA/GA team members on an as-needed basis.• Performs other duties as required.Qualifications:• Education: BA/BS degree from accredited university and 2 years' experience in related field of study in business administration, public relations, journalism, or marketing preferred. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 6 years' experience in a related field.• Experience: Prefer 5-8 years of experience in a business environment with community relations expertise. Experience with non-profit community, project management, sponsorship fulfillment, and event coordination. Certification may be required in some areas.• Other: Experience working with diverse communities preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, and graphic design skills. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:• Excellent organizational skills.• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.• Effective communication, public speaking, writing, research, and interpersonal skills.• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.• Demonstrated ability to present a professional image when representing the company and present company messages effectively when communicating to customers, business leaders, elected officials, and the general public.• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of leadership within the organization.Compensation:USD 58,400.00 - 87,600.00 per yearCompensation includes a base salary of $58,400.00 - $87,600.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.Benefits:The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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What You Should Know About Senior Public Affairs Specialist, Cox Communications

Join the dynamic team at Cox Communications as a Senior Public Affairs Specialist in Blue Diamond, NV, and play a pivotal role in shaping community relations and public affairs strategies within the vibrant Las Vegas market. In this engaging position, you'll work closely with the Public Affairs Manager and Director to execute strategic initiatives that enhance company visibility and support community engagement. Your responsibilities will include managing multifaceted projects and programs, such as Cox Charities and Cox Conserves, while cooperating with stakeholder teams to achieve shared goals. From event planning and sponsorship fulfillment to maintaining important community relationships, your influence will be felt throughout the region. You will also assist in tracking initiatives, generating reports, and providing essential support for community-driven events. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and several years of related experience, alongside exceptional organizational skills and effective communication abilities. Join us in making a difference, where your efforts directly contribute to the community and the overarching mission of Cox Communications. Let's create positive change together!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Public Affairs Specialist at Cox Communications?

As a Senior Public Affairs Specialist at Cox Communications, your main responsibilities include managing community relations initiatives, coordinating events, and overseeing project execution. You'll work on program development for key initiatives like Cox Charities and Cox Conserves. You will also be responsible for maintaining business relationships within the Las Vegas area, providing project management for various community activities, and reporting on development metrics.