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Senior Publicist

San Diego, CA · On-site

At least 4-6 years of public relations experience in travel, hospitality, tourism, culinary restaurant and/or consumer lifestyle arenas * Must have stellar hotel, restaurant, and media references

J/PR

Senior Publicist

San Diego, CA · On-site

At least 4-6 years of public relations experience in travel, hospitality, tourism, culinary restaurant and/or consumer lifestyle arenas * Must have stellar hotel, restaurant, and media references

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How much do tourism public relations jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for tourism public relations in the United States is $80,705.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $105,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Tourism Public Relations?

A Tourism Public Relations job involves managing the public image and communications of travel destinations, hospitality brands, or tourism organizations. Professionals in this field create press releases, work with media outlets, and develop marketing campaigns to promote tourism. They also handle crisis communication, engage with influencers, and build relationships with journalists to generate positive publicity. Their goal is to attract travelers, enhance a destination's reputation, and support the growth of the tourism industry.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Tourism Public Relations?

In Tourism Public Relations, your day often includes drafting press releases, coordinating media visits, responding to journalist inquiries, and managing social media content. You may also be responsible for organizing press events, liaising with local tourism partners, and monitoring media coverage to assess campaign effectiveness. The role requires a blend of proactive outreach and quick responses to developing news or public interest. Working closely with marketing teams and external stakeholders, you are key to shaping and maintaining a positive image for the destination or organization you represent. This dynamic environment offers variety and frequent opportunities to showcase creativity and strategic communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Tourism Public Relations, and why are they important?

To excel in Tourism Public Relations, candidates typically need a background in communications, marketing, or public relations, along with experience in media outreach and event coordination. Familiarity with press release distribution tools, social media scheduling platforms, and media monitoring systems is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously help individuals stand out in this field. These competencies are crucial for effectively promoting destinations, building positive media relationships, and handling public communication challenges.

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Infographic showing various Tourism Public Relations job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,705 per year, or $38.8 per hour.

Public Relations Tourism Assistant, Part-Time

Port Charlotte, FL

Charlotte, County of (FL)
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Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

How You Can Help Us Make a Difference Promote Charlotte County. Connect with Visitors. Build Partnerships.

Charlotte County Tourism is seeking a part-time public relations assistant to support public relations, media relations, tourism partnerships, hosted media experiences, special events, and promotional initiatives for the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau. Key Responsibilities Build relationships with tourism industry partners, travel journalists, and social media influencers. Assist with recruiting and coordinating hosted media and Familiarization tours, including itineraries, accommodations, transportation, dining, and attractions.

Draft and proofread press releases, media pitches, and editorial responses. Research tourism trends and identify media and promotional opportunities. Collaborate on social media and content development.

Monitor and track media coverage and share results with tourism partners. Prepare media kits and promotional materials and assist with public relations events. Support tourism programs and special events, including the Annual Tourism Celebration and Event Development Program.

Maintain records, process related expenditures, prepare reports, and provide general administrative support. Provide exceptional customer service and professional communication to partners, media, vendors, and the public. Want to learn more about the team you'll be supporting and the work we do to promote Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach.

Click here to discover more about Charlotte County Tourism. Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience: Bachelor's degree Preferred: Communications Marketing Public Relations Media Two (2) years of experience in public relations, digital marketing and social media. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to speak, read, and write in German and/or Spanish.

Licenses and/or Certificates: N/A Education & Credentials That Power This Role Ability to analyze and interpret departmental rules, regulations, procedures and policies and exercise judgement and discretion in application Skills in the use of office equipment such as computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine and copier Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records and reports Strong written and verbal communications Detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools Positive attitude, eagerness to learn and ability to work in a team environment Adaptability and problem-solving skills Event planning Ability to communicate proficiently in English, both orally and in writing. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.

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