| Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) |
Industry:
Hotels, Restaurant, Tourism & Travel
Location:
Emile Mercet Street, Port-Vila, Vanuatu
Job Hours:
Not Stated
Due Date
28-Apr-17
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The Media and
Events Officer works under the direction of the Senior Media and Events as well
as supporting other VTO staff in the successful marketing and promotion of
Vanuatu as a tourism destination. The duties and responsibilities of the
position centre on the key marketing areas of media relations and
implementation of events which form an essential part of the overall destination
product. The role envisages assisting hosted media familiarization visits and
planning and implementing media and events programs under the VTO annual work
plan. The Officer also contributes to the development of new events as part of
Vanuatu’s calendar of events.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supports the
Senior Media and Events in developing programs and activities in the fields of
media and events for inclusion in the marketing strategy and annual marketing
plan of the VTO
- Takes an
active part in the implementation of VTO’s media programs and activities and
assists the Senior Media and Events in the field of public and media relations
- Assists
visiting TV crews with visa facilitation, issuance of relevant permits,
importation of equipment, etc., so as to maximize positive coverage of
Vanuatu’s tourist attractions and facilities
- Assists with
the development and coordination of travel itineraries for visiting media and
travel trade
- Organizes
familiarizations within a strict budget and negotiates with tourism industry on
rates to maximize the cost benefit and experience of each familiarization
- Provides meet
and greet/transfer service for visiting travel agents/tour operators
- Escorts as
host/guide on sightseeing/fact finding
- Reviews media
coverage resulting from media famils and distributes relevant clippings to the
industry associations and the individual stakeholders/partners concerned
- Helps the
Senior Media and Events in developing, arranging and coordinating specific
tourism events/projects (e.g. Tok Tok, Tourism Awards, etc.) as per the annual
work plan and marketing plan and within agreed budgets and timelines
- Assists in
identifying and evaluating possible new events in liaison and cooperation with
key industry stakeholders to develop, expand and promote Vanuatu’s current
Events Calendar
- Cooperates
closely with the digital and e-marketing section of the marketing division and
the overseas market representatives to ensure maximum exposure is gained and
information disseminated on local events internationally
- Deals with
travel trade inquiries, particularly in respect of special events, and escorts
familiarizations when required
- Works closely
with the Senior Media and Events in supporting VTO’s international reps with
trade events (e.g. AIME, Flight Centre shows, road shows), including
coordination of event display material, exhibition booths, accommodation,
transport, freight of promotional materials, and where necessary representation
of Vanuatu and VTO at international events
- Assists in
maintaining an up-to-date Events Calendar for inclusion in publications
including visitor brochures, Air Vanuatu in-flight magazine and the VTO
website
- Helps in
maintaining and regularly updating databases on media and events for internal
planning purposes and local industry use
- Assists in
preparing post-event feedback reports to the General Manager and industry
partners working at the event and in maintaining an accurate and efficient
filing system of events
- Undertakes
other projects and duties as directed by the Assistant Manager Media and
Events.
Results & Performance Measures:
- Efficient
organization of domestic itineraries for media and trade famils
- Level of meet
& greet services provided
- Positive
feedback from media and trade famils hosted
- Successful
organization of special events
- Relationship
with industry
- Updated media
and events databases
- Level and
quality of support provided to overseas market reps for major trade events
- Level of
destination product knowledge
- Completion
of other duties as directed by the Senior Media and Events and the Marketing
Manager.
Criteria:
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- Have at least
three years’ experience in the tourism sector, preferably in a similar
position; Be computer literate and fluent in using Microsoft programs, email,
internet and other related programs
- Must have good
communication skills
- Be fluent in
French and English language; Have a formal qualification or training in tourism
or any related field; Has a valid driver’s licence.
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Written
applications including copies of qualification and curriculum vitae should be
forwarded to the Marketing Manager, Vanuatu Tourism Office, PO BOX 209, Port
Vila no later than 28th April 2017.
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| (+678) 22515
Address:
Vanuatu Tourism Office, PO Box 209, Port-Vila, Vanuatu |
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Source:
25-Apr-17 Direct From Employer |
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