PR Manager, Communications UK & Ireland (12 Month FTC)

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Summary
The PR Manager UK & Ireland plays a key role in the daytoday operations of the UKI PR Centre of Excellence supporting PR objectives for participating hotels across the UK and Ireland. Operating similarly to an inhouse PR agency the COE drives toptier earned media and social exposure across consumer travel lifestyle trade and regional media.
This role is an active media relations position and supports the development and execution of strategic PR plans for the hotels. The UK media outreach aligns with consumer brand and corporate communications priorities in partnership with the Senior Director of Communications UKI & Nordics and the wider EMEA Communications team

Scope

Location: London UK
Language Requirements: English; additional languages are a plus.
Travel: Quarterly basis within Europe
Hybrid Model: 2-3 days in the London office
12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Key Responsibilities

Hotel PR

Develop ideas and drive press coverage for F&B activations seasonal offers partnerships and destination storytelling.
Align PR activity with each hotels business plan and COE Scope of Work.

Cross Market Hotels PR Support

Drive crossmarket collaboration with PR COEs in France Germany Spain and Italy to secure UKI coverage for key hotels supported by the COE.
Support UKI hotels by working with Marriotts European PR teams to secure international coverage in key feeder markets for UK hotels.

Press Office Management

Serve as first point of contact for UKI hotel media enquiries.
Ensure timely accurate responses development media relationships within market..
Build and maintain strong relationships with toptier travel consumer F&B lifestyle trade business and regional media. Regularly meet and network with media.

Media & Influencer Relations

Proactively pitch hotel news and secure regular journalist/influencer engagement

Media & Influencer Visits

Organise influencer and journalist hotel and F&B reviews with the PR Executive ensuring alignment with brand and hotel positioning.

Team Management

Work with the other PR Manager within the team to train guide and develop the UKI PR Executive; review content and communications as needed.

Crisis & Issues Communications

Support the Senior Director of Communications UKI & Nordics and EMEA Director of Issues & Crisis with reactive statements media handling and guidance for GMs and regional leaders

PR Agency Management

Manage external agencies (UK Middle East) reviewing press releases and pitches and joining biweekly hotel/agency calls.

Press Materials & Messaging

Oversee development of press releases fact sheets bios roundups and briefing documents.
Prepare messaging for GM interviews and draft Q&A responses for EMEA Comms review.

Marriott Bonvoy Integration

Ensure Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme messaging is included in relevant UKI press materials.

PR Measurement

Track campaign performance against EMEA KPIs and manage media monitoring tools.
Deliver hotel and area PR recap reports per COE tier level.

Internal Communications

Share stories case studies and visuals with EMEA Internal Comms for DLZ distribution.

Candidate Profile
Experience

Minimum 4 years of PR/ Communications experience ideally within travel hospitality or lifestyle sectors.
Strong media and influencer relationships in UK lifestyle and travel media.
Experience managing senior stakeholders and launching PR campaigns.
Budget management event experience and prior hotel/brand exposure preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Strong UK media contacts across travel lifestyle luxury and trade.
Passion for story generation and securing media coverage
Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and creative mindset.
Strong relationshipbuilding skills with senior leaders and property teams.
Highly organised able to multitask and adept at prioritisation.
Datadriven mindset able to demonstrate ROI.
High integrity and personal accountability.
Willingness to travel and attend evening/weekend media events

Why Join Marriott International
Join a global organisation with one of the most recognised hospitality brands in the world. Youll shape the public profile of iconic hotels collaborate with international teams and build industryleading media relationships while growing your career in a dynamic creative and fastpaced environment.

Bring your talent expertise to the world stage. Apply today and make your mark with Marriott International.

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DescriptionPosition SummaryThe PR Manager UK & Ireland plays a key role in the daytoday operations of the UKI PR Centre of Excellence supporting PR objectives for participating hotels across the UK and Ireland. Operating similarly to an inhouse PR agency the COE drives toptier earned media and socia...