The Director of Public Relations is responsible for shaping protecting and elevating the hotels public image through strategic storytelling media relations brand partnerships and reputation management. This role serves as the primary brand voice externally ensuring consistent messaging that aligns with the hotels positioning values and commercial objectives.
The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship-builder skilled storyteller and trusted brand steward with a strong understanding of luxury hospitality destination marketing and experiential branding.
Key Responsibilities
Brand & Communications Strategy
- Develop and execute an integrated PR and communications strategy that supports brand awareness revenue goals and market positioning
- Ensure all external messaging reflects the hotels voice brand standards and guest experience
- Collaborate closely with Sales Marketing Operations and Executive Leadership to align messaging and initiatives
Media Relations
- Serve as the primary media contact for local national and international press
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists editors influencers and tastemakers
- Pitch proactive story ideas tied to hotel offerings culinary concepts events renovations leadership and destination relevance
- Coordinate media visits familiarization trips interviews and photo shoots
Content & Storytelling
- Oversee creation of press releases media kits fact sheets brand narratives and executive bios
- Guide storytelling across earned owned and shared channels in collaboration with Marketing and Digital teams
- Identify seasonal cultural and experiential opportunities to create newsworthy moments
Influencer & Partnership Strategy
- Develop and manage influencer collaborations aligned with brand values and target audiences
- Identify and execute strategic partnerships with luxury brands cultural institutions and community organizations
- Ensure all partnerships drive authentic brand exposure and measurable impact
Reputation & Crisis Management
- Monitor brand sentiment across media and digital platforms
- Lead crisis communications planning and response in collaboration with Executive Leadership
- Act as a calm strategic communicator during sensitive or high-visibility situations
Community & Destination Engagement
- Serve as an ambassador for the hotel within the local community and hospitality ecosystem
- Build relationships with tourism boards chambers of commerce cultural organizations and key stakeholders
- Support destination storytelling and positioning initiatives
Measurement & Reporting
- Track PR performance metrics including media impressions share of voice sentiment and ROI
- Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership
- Adjust strategies based on results and market trends
Compensation Range
74 - 105.5K annually base Incentive and benefits
Qualifications :
Sales experience in hospitality
Experience with Sales reporting
Strong Luxury hospitality experience (5 years)
Branding and experiential marketing
Additional Information :
EEO guidelines
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
The Director of Public Relations is responsible for shaping protecting and elevating the hotels public image through strategic storytelling media relations brand partnerships and reputation management. This role serves as the primary brand voice externally ensuring consistent messaging that aligns w...
The Director of Public Relations is responsible for shaping protecting and elevating the hotels public image through strategic storytelling media relations brand partnerships and reputation management. This role serves as the primary brand voice externally ensuring consistent messaging that aligns with the hotels positioning values and commercial objectives.
The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship-builder skilled storyteller and trusted brand steward with a strong understanding of luxury hospitality destination marketing and experiential branding.
Key Responsibilities
Brand & Communications Strategy
- Develop and execute an integrated PR and communications strategy that supports brand awareness revenue goals and market positioning
- Ensure all external messaging reflects the hotels voice brand standards and guest experience
- Collaborate closely with Sales Marketing Operations and Executive Leadership to align messaging and initiatives
Media Relations
- Serve as the primary media contact for local national and international press
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists editors influencers and tastemakers
- Pitch proactive story ideas tied to hotel offerings culinary concepts events renovations leadership and destination relevance
- Coordinate media visits familiarization trips interviews and photo shoots
Content & Storytelling
- Oversee creation of press releases media kits fact sheets brand narratives and executive bios
- Guide storytelling across earned owned and shared channels in collaboration with Marketing and Digital teams
- Identify seasonal cultural and experiential opportunities to create newsworthy moments
Influencer & Partnership Strategy
- Develop and manage influencer collaborations aligned with brand values and target audiences
- Identify and execute strategic partnerships with luxury brands cultural institutions and community organizations
- Ensure all partnerships drive authentic brand exposure and measurable impact
Reputation & Crisis Management
- Monitor brand sentiment across media and digital platforms
- Lead crisis communications planning and response in collaboration with Executive Leadership
- Act as a calm strategic communicator during sensitive or high-visibility situations
Community & Destination Engagement
- Serve as an ambassador for the hotel within the local community and hospitality ecosystem
- Build relationships with tourism boards chambers of commerce cultural organizations and key stakeholders
- Support destination storytelling and positioning initiatives
Measurement & Reporting
- Track PR performance metrics including media impressions share of voice sentiment and ROI
- Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership
- Adjust strategies based on results and market trends
Compensation Range
74 - 105.5K annually base Incentive and benefits
Qualifications :
Sales experience in hospitality
Experience with Sales reporting
Strong Luxury hospitality experience (5 years)
Branding and experiential marketing
Additional Information :
EEO guidelines
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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