Jobs at San Diego Tourism Authority

The Development Manager generates $500,000–$1 million in annual revenue through sponsorships, philanthropy, grants, and strategic partnerships. Responsibilities include managing sponsor and donor portfolios, developing proposals and grant applications, securing major gifts, coordinating deliverables, maintaining CRM records, and supporting revenue strategy. The role requires strong relationship management, writing, organization, and cross-functional collaboration, with occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work in San Diego.

The National Sales Director will market and sell convention center meeting space and support hotel room-block contracting to drive tourism revenue. Responsibilities include developing sales plans, acquiring and retaining clients, meeting booking and revenue targets, advising clients, attending sales appointments and trade shows, analyzing market trends, collaborating with convention center and hotel stakeholders, and representing the destination in the meetings and conventions industry. The role requires up to 25% travel and Chicago-area residence.

Leads written content development across websites, blogs, email, and other digital channels. Manages editorial workflows, third-party contributors, publishing, copy editing, and advertorial deliverables. Develops SEO, Answer Engine Optimization, and Generative Engine Optimization practices, collaborates on style guides and SOPs, and uses analytics and content trends to inform editorial strategy. Requires strong writing, editing, stakeholder management, and digital content production experience.