Director, Communications and Campaign Management

Open Date: 04/22/2026

Position Overview

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is seeking a Director, Communications and Campaign Management to join our MarComm team. The position reports to the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications.

The Director, Communications and Campaign Management will be responsible for managing and implementing GPEC’s internal and external communications — encompassing thought leadership, public relations, social media, blogs, and internal communications. A key focus of this role will be leading day-to-day oversight of A New Way To City, GPEC’s regional brand platform, ensuring consistent messaging, stakeholder engagement, and campaign momentum across all channels.

The position is expected to produce content aligned with annual objectives and is designed to ensure strong engagement with GPEC stakeholders.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary day-to-day project manager of the A New Way To City platform, including campaign execution, partner coordination, and content alignment across channels
  • Execute communications strategy and pitching around A New Way To City in conjunction with the team
  • Implement a media relations plan that elevates the region and GPEC’s profile nationally and internationally
  • Execute strategic messaging on key initiatives for both internal and external stakeholders, in coordination with other marketing and communications team members
  • Respond to media requests and provide information for stories; facilitate interviews as necessary
  • Lead submission of the organization for awards and evangelize GPEC’s achievements
  • Craft messaging for various channels including press releases, social media, executive thought leadership, blog, events, and more
  • Establish regular communication with stakeholders and investing partners highlighting GPEC’s accomplishments and soliciting their feedback
  • Determine new ways to reach extended audiences outside of traditional economic development networks

Key Results Expected

  • Inform GPEC social media messaging
  • Management of the A New Way To City campaign, including tracking milestones, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring consistent brand voice
  • Development of a comprehensive communications/thought-leadership program that is innovative and dynamic
  • Efficient and customer-service oriented management of media partners and MarComm counterparts at local businesses
  • Regular assessment and idea creation around new ways to pitch our story
  • Understanding of GPEC’s strategic initiatives and application of these objectives in body of work
  • Effective engagement with GPEC investors and development of opportunities to include their story in media opportunities
  • Strong relationships among partner organizations and stakeholders
  • Effectiveness in working with all departments at GPEC to execute plans
  • Frequent communication of progress and results to the MarComm team and senior staff

Desired Candidate Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related area such as public relations, communications, or journalism

  • 4–6 years of related work experience

  • Possess a team player mentality as someone who can manage, motivate, and jump in to get the job done

  • Experience in the composition of concise, accurate, and persuasive material

  • Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top-tier technology and business reporters and editors

  • Successful history of pitching media to achieve high-impact placements

  • Creative ability in identifying and presenting story opportunities that appeal to target audiences

  • Strong presentation skills and the ability to interface effectively with media professionals, senior-level business executives, and elected/public officials

  • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution

  • Goal driven, self-motivated, persistent, and professional

  • Proficiency in AP style, copywriting, and editing strongly preferred

  • Familiarity and relationships with local media a plus

  • Knowledge of Muck Rack and SEMrush a plus

  • Agency and/or nonprofit experience a plus

  • Experience managing integrated marketing or brand campaigns a plus

Application Information

Salary range is dependent on experience & offers a full range of benefits. Qualified candidates should respond by sending a cover letter and resume via email to jobs@gpec.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE 

About the Greater Phoenix Economic Council

For over three decades, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), alongside our 22 member communities, Maricopa and Pinal Counties, and more than 200 private investors, have been driving economic diversity, resilience and smart growth in one of America’s fastest-growing markets. Our public-private partnership model enables us to represent the broad economic base and opportunities in the region worldwide and consult global companies on location decisions. 

As a globally recognized leader in economic development, we work tirelessly to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for Greater Phoenix’s competitiveness. Over the past 36 years, we’ve helped more than 1,075 companies establish or expand their presence in Greater Phoenix, creating nearly 195,000 new jobs and generating over $76.5 billion in capital investment for our region. 

GPEC and Greater Phoenix remain steadfast in embracing change and seizing new opportunities, and at the heart of our mission is competitiveness — an unwavering commitment to anticipating and addressing the demands of the future economy. To ensure sustained regional success, we’re focused on enabling smart growth and advancing prosperity for the people of Greater Phoenix by driving high-value investment and growth for local, national and international businesses with an eye to the industries of the future. 

Browse our website or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube to learn more about our organization and mission. 

GPEC Values

  • We exist to serve and enhance our community
  • We are committed to excellence in execution
  • Our ability to innovate, collaborate and adapt sets us apart

GPEC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national, social, or ethnic origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.