Senior Vice President, Global Communications at Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Crisis Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Situational Awareness, Performance Management, Thought Leadership, Content Creation, Stakeholder Engagement, Trend Monitoring, Cultural Sensitivity

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description WHO WE ARE The mission of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is to improve the quality of life for all Angelenos through the economic and community benefits of tourism. Representing over 1,000 local tourism-related businesses, Los Angeles Tourism is a non-profit organization responsible for promoting the City of Angels as one of the world’s premier travel destinations through its global brand marketing and sales efforts. Tourism is a cornerstone of Los Angeles County’s economy, ranking among its top five employers. The city welcomed an astonishing 50 million visitors fueling over 543,000 tourism-related jobs and driving more than $45 billion in business sales in 2024. Los Angeles Tourism proudly leads initiatives that celebrate and sustain this vibrant industry, including the renowned Dine LA program designed to showcase LA’s world-class culinary scene while supporting local restaurants and hospitality professionals. Dine LA has become one of the largest restaurant weeks in the nation—featuring nearly 450 restaurants across 88 neighborhoods and 33 global cuisines. As of June 2025, LA County is home to more than 180 Michelin-recognized restaurants, with 32 participating in Dine LA Restaurant Week. As one of the world’s premier sports capitals, Los Angeles is excited to host eight FIFA World Cup 26™ matches – including the U.S. Men’s National Team opening match – and welcome back the Super Bowl for the ninth time. With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices spanning London, Mumbai, Chengdu, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Sydney, Los Angeles Tourism operates on a truly global stage, sharing the city’s dynamic spirit with the world. THE OPPORTUNITY The Senior Vice President, Global Communications will develop and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy to elevate the destination’s brand positioning and identity, and increase organizational visibility across multiple audiences. This role requires a visionary leader to manage all aspects of internal and external communications, public relations, and media relations - including building and leading a high-performing internal team and management of global PR agencies. The ideal candidate brings significant media experience, excellent communications and public speaking skills, and a strategic mindset to drive awareness and engagement. WHAT YOU WILL DO Strategic Communications: Develop a comprehensive global communications strategy that strengthens LA Tourism’s brand positioning, amplifies product pillars, elevates awareness among residents and community leaders, supports legislative priorities, and advances sustainability and workforce development. Measure communications effectiveness (e.g., feature story percentage, Tier 1 media delivery goal, etc.) and provide regular reports to the Executive Team and key stakeholders. (30%) Media Relations & Thought Leadership: Cultivate relationships with top-tier domestic and international media outlets to secure earned media opportunities. Act as primary spokesperson and prepare talking points, speeches, and presentations for Executive leadership. Position LA Tourism as an industry leader through executive thought leadership initiatives, including speaking engagements, authored content, and participation in high-profile industry forums. (15%) Global PR Agency Management: Oversee global P.R. agencies to ensure alignment with the organization’s earned media strategy, establish and monitor annual performance criteria, and conduct annual agency reviews to maintain strong representation in key markets. (15%) Team Leadership: Create a “best in class” Global Communications team by assessing organizational structure, hiring, developing, and retaining top talent to meet LA Tourism’s communications and broader organizational goals. (15%) Reputation & Crisis Management: Assume responsibility for the organization’s crisis management plan and proactively monitor emerging trends that could impact tourism and LA’s reputation. Expand reputation management beyond crisis planning by implementing proactive strategies to safeguard and enhance the organization’s image. (10%) Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams including Marketing, Sales, Membership, and others, to support their communications needs and ensure message alignment across all organizational initiatives. Maintain consistency of messaging across international markets while allowing for local cultural nuances. (10%) Perform other duties as assigned. (5%) SOME OTHER THINGS YOU MAY DO Serve as the corporate spokesperson, standing in for our Executive Team as needed. Oversee content creation and maintain a calendar for the company’s presence on LinkedIn, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging and thought leadership initiatives. Review external stakeholder communications to identify opportunities to enhance/elevate the messaging. Stay current on emerging trends in Los Angeles and modify key messaging and communications as appropriate. Ensure that all programming is delivered cost effectively and on-budget. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bachelor‘s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred. A minimum of 10-12 years relevant experience required. Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and be able to drive a vehicle for work-related travel as needed and as applicable to the position. Must be willing to partake in a comprehensive background check including a drug test in accordance with applicable laws. Willingness to travel at least 25% of the time, with 50% of the travel being international and 50% domestic. Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, including direct management of at least three (3) employees and responsibility for performance and development. Exceptional public speaking skills, including extensive media experience. High level of emotional intelligence and situational awareness. Significant experience working directly with elected official and other civic leaders. Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player. Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively across various departments. Ability to work in a changing environment. COMPENSATION RANGE Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. $220,000 - $250,000 annually Bonus Eligible WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU At Los Angeles Tourism, we believe your best work happens when you have the tools to stay healthy, enjoy the present moment, save for your future, and look forward to coming into work. That’s why we’re committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Hybrid work environment Remote Monday and Friday DTLA Tuesday through Thursday Company paid parking in DTLA Early Friday’s – our office closes every Friday at 2:30 pm Holiday Office Closure (December 24th – January 1st) 15 Paid Company Holidays Paid Vacation Time Paid Sick Time Paid Floating Holidays Paid Family Leave Comprehensive health insurance (both PPO and HMO plans available) Dental and vision plans (100% employer paid for some elections) Pet insurance Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability, Aflac Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare & Dependent Care) 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 6% match that vests immediately 401(k) match for qualified student loan payments Employee referral program Monthly internet and phone stipend Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board reserves the right to modify the benefit plans and employee services at any time, with or without notice. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL TASKS The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, move. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, pull, push, transport and/or move up to 40 pounds. Ascends and/or descends stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. Requires prolonged sitting, driving, some bending, some twisting neck and body, some stooping and stretching/reaching (up, down, out), requires grasping, feeling, and detecting, requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, photocopier, fax machine, telephone, calculator, projector, screen for presentations, and other office equipment on a repetitive basis. Requires normal range of hearing, talking, and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and information. Drive long distances and sit for prolonged periods of time. Fly on an airplane and sit for prolonged periods of time. Able to get in and out of a vehicle on a regular basis while traveling for work. Able to carry, lift, roll luggage or equipment for work-related travel. Reliable transportation. Mandatory Vaccine Requirement: Los Angeles Tourism continues to prioritize the health and safety of our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that members of our team be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. For individuals with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, the Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with our policy and applicable law. EEO & DIVERSITY Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. We pride ourselves on welcoming applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We’re determined to build a workplace based on inclusive behaviors and equitable systems, where all employees can bring their authentic selves, feel engaged, and share their perspectives as a valued member of Los Angeles Tourism.

Responsibilities

The Senior Vice President, Global Communications will develop and execute a global communications strategy to enhance LA Tourism's brand and visibility. This role includes managing internal and external communications, public relations, and media relations.