Location
Europe | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Number 24040837
Job Category
Public Relations & Communications
Location
Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom
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Schedule
Full-Time
Located Remotely?
N
Relocation?
N
Position Type
Management Role Summary The PR Manager, UK & Ireland (UKI) is integral to the day-to-day running of the UKI PR Centre of Excellence (COE) for in-market and European hotels supporting the PR objectives and goals for individual Marriott properties. The COEs work in a similar way to a PR agency for the priority hotels within market for Marriott. The position will support with the development and execution of the PR plans for the participating hotels with the goal of driving top-tier earned media/ social exposure with key UK and Irish media and influencers covering consumer travel, hospitality, lifestyle and dining. Reporting into the Senior Communications Manager, UK & Ireland, the position will also collaborate and align with the Marriott EMEA Communications team to ensure the pull-through of consumer, corporate and brand strategies and messaging, while positioning Marriott International and the COE participating hotels within top-tier media outlets and key influencers. Skills and experience we will look for in the ideal candidate to join our team: Experience
- Minimum 4 years of public relations and corporate communications experience, preferably within the travel / hospitality / lifestyle sector
- Strong media and influencer relationships particularly in lifestyle and travel consumer media
- Hotel and/or brand experience preferred
- Experience and ability to manage the interests and demands of multiple stakeholders
- Experience in interacting with senior leadership team
- Experience in launching new PR campaigns
- Event management experience
- Experience managing budgets
- Strong leadership and presentation skills
Skills - Strong command of English - both written & spoken
- Proficiency in multiple languages a plus
- Strong media contacts within market (travel, hospitality, lifestyle, luxury, trade and business)
- Clear communicator with excellent writing and messaging skills
- A strong team player
- Strategic thinker
- Ability to build strong relationships with Senior Leaders and on-property teams
- Creative and ideas driven mindset
- Well organised and able to multi-task and prioritise workload
- Data-driven mindset and ability to show ROI
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally
- Willing to host/ participate in evening and weekend media events and functions
Education or Certification
- University degree
- Or equivalent in Public Relations / Communications / Marketing
Why it’s a great idea to work for Marriott International: UK - We offer ‘hybrid working’ to enable you to live fully and balance home and work
- 22+ holidays plus public holidays as additional to be sure you have fun and make memories
- Access to numerous, world class profession and personal learning and development programmes to enable success in your current role but also for your future growth within the Company
- You will have international team members to share great ideas with and you will potentially travel in this role
- You, your friends and family will be able to enjoy global hotel, food and drinks discounts and benefits, and explore our world
- Regular team and office gatherings, both in person and remotely to build our sense of purpose
- Strong, experienced leaders who will encourage you to grow and mentor you to succeed
- Choice of pension plan to suit your current and future needs
- Private Medical Healthcare and parental leave benefits to support your wellbeing and health
- Various discounted retail and entertainment programmes for you to enjoy
- Our office provides a modern working environment which includes ergonomic desks and ventilation systems
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.
Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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