The PR/Media Relations Chair is responsible for the Chapter’s PR strategy and handles all aspects of planned publicity campaigns. The PR/Media Relations Chair maintains the Chapter’s media contact list and should develop relationships with members of the media. This Chair will recommend a media plan for all Chapter events, programs and initiatives and will act as the media contact for all coverage.

Responsibilities

Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies
Development and maintenance of an up-to-date media contact list
Writing and issuing press releases for chapter programs and initiatives to targeted media
Acting as press contact for all media inquiries
Posting events and programs to area community calendars
Collating and analyzing media coverage
Writing and editing event wrap-ups for the website
Coordinating photo coverage for all events and programs

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, July 15, 2016

Nominees need not be an AIGA member at the time of nomination, but will be required to join AIGA at the Supporter level ($150) if elected to a board position.

Self-nominations are welcomed, and encouraged.

How to Submit a Nomination

To nominate yourself or someone else, please prepare a PDF document with the following information, and email it to nominations@philadelphia.aiga.org.

Nominee’s name and nominated position
A resumé or CV highlights and brief bio
A short statement (200 words max) describing why he/she would make a valuable board member
Two references we may contact for more information
Letter of recommendations are welcome and encouraged

If you have additional questions, please contact us at nominations@philadelphia.aiga.org.