The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is the world's premier business travel and meetings organization headquartered in the Washington, DC area with operations on six continents. GBTA's 7,000- plus members manage more than $345 billion of global business travel and meetings expenditures annually. For forty years the Association has dedicated itself to the professional development of its members and the advancement of the business travel management community through advocacy, education, and training and networking opportunities. Through the efforts of its member committees, volunteers and professional staff, GBTA monitors developments in worldwide business travel and provides time-sensitive research and critical industry information. The association also takes the industry's story to the media and the public and acts as a key advisor to the industry's interests on Capitol Hill. Committed to the advancement of the business travel profession, GBTA offers numerous education programs, training, and certifications and holds an annual international convention. SUMMARY VP of Communications and Research will lead GBTA's communications and research efforts and report directly to the executive director. As a member of the senior leadership team, the VP of Comms and Research is expected to provide input to drive the overall strategy and direction of the Association and develop messaging on all GBTA efforts including advocacy, events, education, and research. This position also oversees GBTA's video, podcast and blog content strategy as well as GBTA's social media efforts. Responsibilities: . Manage press outreach to support advocacy, education, event, and research teams . Drive advocacy communications, positioning GBTA as an industry thought leader . Create and implement video strategy and produce and direct video content . Oversee research team and lead integrated research and communications efforts . Prep executives and research analysts for interviews and presentations . Draft scripts for company executives and leadership at global events . Manage member and Board communications . Manage internal communications and work closely with HR on employee comms . Manage podcast and blog content . Develop promotional campaigns . Draft press releases, Op-Eds, PR plans, and industry promotional pieces . Oversee social media strategy and efforts . Manage GBTA Studio video efforts - including running in-house Studio and on-location Studios at Conferences in Canada, Europe, and Mexico. YourMembership. Keywords: VP of Communications, Location: Alexandria, VA - 22314