Director, Public Relations – Global Newsroom
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic experienced and highly collaborativeDirector of Public Relations Global Newsroomto launch and lead our newly formed newsroom function within the global brand and portfolio PR team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a centralized editorial strategy that supports the storytelling needs of over 30 global brands our enterprise-wide priorities and our award-winning loyalty program Marriott Bonvoy.
You will play a key role in modernizing our global communications approach establishing systems for always-on storytelling driving earned media coverage and partnering cross-functionally to amplify brand and portfolio narratives.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required:
- Four-year college degree in communications public relations or related field.
- 10 years experience working in public relations or editorial strategy preferably in a global brand organization or PR agency setting.
- Proven experience building or leading editorial functions or newsroom-style operations within PR.
- Deep understanding of media relations content development and global storytelling trends.
- Strong editorial judgment excellent writing skills and a knack for identifying compelling stories.
- Experience managing cross-functional projects and navigating complex matrixed organizations.
Preferred:
- Hospitality travel or consumer brand experience.
Core Work Activities
Editorial Strategy & Newsroom Leadership
- Build and lead a centralized cross-brand newsroom function to identify prioritize and produce high-impact stories that support global brand and portfolio PR goals.
- Develop and maintain an editorial calendar that aligns with brand milestones brand activations and partnerships loyalty campaigns and more.
- Serve as the editorial gatekeeper for content across brand segments channels to ensure evergreen brand awareness.
- Partner with global brand PR leads to identify proactive storytelling opportunities that reflect both brand distinctiveness and portfolio value.
Content Development & Media Relations
- Oversee the creation of media-ready content including press releases pitches media kits backgrounders thought leadership materials and multimedia assets.
- Collaborate with internal creative and digital teams to develop content formats that resonate across global media channels.
- Monitor media trends and consumer insights to inform story ideation refine editorial strategy and support in PR planning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a connective tissue between global brand PR global marketing loyalty and continent PR teams.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure stories are informed by key business initiatives brand positioning and global relevance.
- Build and lead newsroom editorial meetings and contribute to in-house global PR planning forums.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Special Events
- Blog Posts
- Account Executives
- Fact Sheets
- Press Releases
- Account Management
- Client Relationships
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Client Meetings
- ROI
- Client Contact
- Client Service
About Company
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