Public Relations Manager

Salary: $56,971.20 AnnuallyLocation : Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, ARJob Type: Full Time- Regular PositionJob Number: CVB-2026-03Department: Little Rock Convention & Visitors BureauDivision: Marketing & CommunicationsOpening Date: 03/09/2026Closing Date: 4/9/2026 11:59 PM CentralFLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: LRCVBSupervisory Responsibility?: YesOn-Line Applications Only?: YesDepartment:: LRCVBGrade: C42 The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation JOB OBJECTIVE: To manage and support the execution of public relations initiatives that align with the strategic priorities of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) by building and maintaining a positive public image for Little Rock as a tourism and meetings destination, enhancing the visibility of LRCVB, and supporting its partners through proactive media relations and compelling storytelling initiatives.This is a Safety-Sensitive Job for Purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.This position is not considered Essential Personnel under the LRCVB Inclement Weather policy.Essential Functions For a complete list of essential job functions, please click Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThese knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through aBachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field and three (3) years of professional-level work experience in public relations or media relations, preferably in tourism, hospitality or destination marketing. Agency experience or hospitality background preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must show proof of valid automobile insurance before being approved to drive any LRCVB vehicle.Must be available to work nights, holidays, and weekends as required.This position may require one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: drug and alcohol screening, or background investigation.DISCLAIMER:This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise Application Requirements Online applications onlyApplicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.You may check your to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.LRCVB Benefits - Full-Time EmployeesHealth Insurance - Cigna - Cost per pay periodBase Plan: Emp only: $16.53; Emp + Spouse: $291.88, Emp + Child(ren): $241.82; Family: $517.18.Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: $51.69; Emp + Spouse: $365.74, Emp + Child(ren): $308.64; Family: $622.68.Buy-up 2 Plan: Emp only: $64.37; Emp + Spouse: $392.34, Emp + Child(ren): $332.71; Family: $660.69.High Deductible Plan: Emp only: $10.90; Emp + Spouse: $280.10, Emp + Child(ren): $231.13; Family: $500.34.Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High DeductibleBase Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80 co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductibleEffective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employmentDental Insurance - Emp: $0; Emp & Spouse: $11.90; Emp & Child: $16.62; Family: $31.58 per pay periodDelta Dental - $50 deductible except for Preventative Services; $0 deductible for Preventative ServicesMaximum of $1,000 annual benefit per person per calendar yearEffective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employmentVision Insurance - Emp: $4.02; Emp & Spouse: $7.64, Emp & Child: $8.24 and Family: $11.74 per pay periodDelta Vision - $0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $20 co-pay for materials lenses & frames or contact lens fitting & evaluation$150 allowance for frames (once every 24-month frames/12-month lenses)Or - Contact Lens - $150 allowance for contactsEffective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employmentLife Insurance - LRCVB pays employee premium (dependent life not offered)2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage to a maximum of $350,000Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employmentAccidental Death and Dismemberment - LRCVB pays employee premium2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverageEffective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employmentLong Term Disability - LRCVB pays employee premiumEffective the first day of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment.Short Term Disability - Voluntary employee pays premiumEffective the first day of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment.Pension - Automatic enrollment, effective the first day of regular full-time employmentDefined Benefits Plan: 4.5% employee contribution/9% employer contributionVested after 5 years of service; Normal retirement age is 65.Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account -Choose from FSA (with Base, Buy-up 1 or Buyup 2 Plans), HSA (with High Deductible Plan) or Dependent Care Expenses,FSA - can enroll at Open Enrollment after one year of serviceHSA - can enroll during initial enrollment period or at Open EnrollmentDeferred Compensation - Arkansas Diamond Plan - employee contribution only, no employer contribution. Voluntary Supplement Coverage - AFLAC (accident, cancer, etc.) voluntary insurance for employee, spouse and/or child(ren); MASA - Medical Transport Solutions; Simple Will - available at open enrollment only; Voluntary additional Life and AD&D available for employees and dependents with One America or TransamericaTuition Assistance - $1,000 per semester, up to $3,000 per calendar year, available after 6 months of employment. Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave PolicyYears of Service Accruedper Pay PeriodYearly PTO AccrualMax carryover0 - 3 years6.16160.163203 -10 years7.70200.2032010 - 20 years8.62224.1232020 + years10.16264.16320Short Term Disability (STD) Leave PolicyYears of Service Accruedper Pay PeriodYearly PTO AccrualMax carryoverAll1.8548.101000Unused PTO hours in excess of the maximum will be transferred to STD account annually up to the maximum carryover for STD hours.01 Are you willing to start at $56,971.20 annually? Yes No 02 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field? Yes No 03 Do you have at least three (3) years of professional-level work experience in public relations or media relations, preferably in tourism, hospitality or destination marketing? Yes No 04 If yes, please explain this experience. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history.) If not applicable, please enter N/A. 05 Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License?(Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.) Yes No 06 Are you able to show proof of valid automobile insurance? Yes No 07 Are you available to work outside your normal working hours to include nights, holidays, and weekends as required? Yes No 08 How did you find out about this particular position? LRJobs.LittleRock.gov Facebook/Social Media Arkansas Business KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino) City Employee Friend or relative who does not work for the City Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing) Career Builder/Indeed Government Jobs Indeed College/University Career Page Career Fair Virtual Job Fair Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce) Re-entry Program (Community Programs) Department of Workforce Services Professional Association Other Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02