Busch Gardens Williamsburg has an immediate opening for a polished seasonal Sr. Publicist to:

• Develop social media / online relationships that generate positive coverage for Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.
• Develop measurable social media / networking campaigns through new and emerging social media technology.
• Develop written multi-media content, press materials, news releases, Web content, pitch letters, Q&As, and key messages.
• Coordinate media events, including new attraction launches, resort press junkets, and photo / video shoots
• Serve as a media escort for the parks’ media functions.
• Develop metrics for online publicity campaign effectiveness and monitor traditional / new media coverage
• Assist with internal communications

Preferred qualifications include prior PR or news experience, a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or English, and strong skills with Microsoft Office applications.  This job starts at $13.10/hour.  Qualified applicants should email their resume to Bruce.Wilson@buschgardens.com or fax to 757-253-3216 ATTN: Sr. Publicist by Friday, January 22.

Busch Gardens/Water Country USA offers a variety of seasonal benefits. BG/WCUSA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a safe and drug-free workplace.