Public Relations Manager (Maternity Cover) Design Hotels GmbH

Description

In a nutshell

Were looking for a creative strategic and well-connected PR Manager to join our team with a focus on strengthening our voice across the globe delivering impactful communications that build awareness and drive revenue for both the Design Hotels brand and our member hotels.

The PR Manager will increase brand awareness of Design Hotels and its members among international media and travel trade as well as supporting with agency management in APAC and AMERS. Designing effective PR and communications strategies for our member hotels and providing exceptional client management to maintain Design Hotels industry-leading reputation.

• Working closely with the PR team based in Berlin and London to manage plan and execute PR services for Design Hotels members

• Support Brand PR and communications efforts to build awareness of Design Hotels among consumers and travel trade

Key Responsibilities

PR Strategy & Campaigns

• Work alongside the PR leadership team to establish a meaningful brand PR strategy that supports the overall positioning of Design Hotels

• Establish PR campaigns to support global awareness of Design Hotels brand initiatives (e.g. Directions Trend Report partnerships and other projects)

• Develop on/offline PR strategies for Design Hotels members including concepts events press releases press kits media stays influencer campaigns hotel launches

• Evolve the Design Hotels PR team client relations offering bringing new ideas to the table to continue its services remain valuable and relevant

Media Relations

• Effectively manage media relationships to secure exceptional media coverage of Design Hotels and its members in relevant global markets

• Increase outreach to key media with new hotel and brand stories developing news angles building on existing relationships and forging new ones with relevant editors and freelancers

• Build awareness of Design Hotels among the travel trade identifying media event speaking sponsorship and award opportunities

• Support with the execution of brand and community events where necessary

• Manage and extend the Design Hotels media contact database

• Document and follow-up on all PR activities execution of reports for HQ and PR clients

• Handle journalist requests including media visits

Client Relations

• Lead effective PR campaigns for multiple clients fostering a collaborative approach to ensure smooth and efficient internal communications and account management

• Effective management of client (hotel) relationships ensuring PR services are delivered to a high standard

• Key account relationship management and growth in the context of PR activities and services

Team Management

• Manage and mentor more junior members of the team setting clear goals and supporting development

• Work closely with the commercial and portfolio team to understand client needs and support on new business pitching

Experience & Mindset

• Degree in PR communications journalism or related field

• Minimum of four years job-related experience in lifestyle media lifestyle-focused PR agencies or in house with a like-minded brand within travel fashion design or architecture

• Comprehensive knowledge of the lifestyle media landscape including personal pool of media contacts and relationships

Soft Skills

• Creative thinker with experience executing PR campaigns

• Solution oriented self-starter that works well in cross-functional teams

• Well-organized and capable of working quickly and simultaneously handling several projects

• Excellent writing communication and organizational skills

• Experience in client management at an agency or similar

• Knowledge of the global media landscape with a network of editors across travel design architecture lifestyle and luxury goods publications

• Interest in lifestyle consumer behaviors and culture strong point of view on key cultural shifts globally and how they affect travel hospitality & design industries

• Experience of working with external agencies

• Track record of achieving positive media results

• Ability to form strong partnerships both in and outside of the organization

• Ability to work independently and to undertake supervisory responsibilities as needed

• Native English speaker and writer other languages would be beneficial

• Proficiency in the MS Office programs Asana and Keynote

Perks & Benefits

• An exciting opportunity to shape the future of our systems

• A great experience in the niche market of luxury boutique hotels

• Hybrid mobile working options

• Working in a motivated and international team from over 39 countries at the global Headquarters of Design Hotels

• Great benefits at member hotels brand partners and other employee discounts and special offers including Marriott Explore rates

• Career development opportunities in an international company

This position is a maternity cover and is offered on a one a half-year fixed-term contract.

About Design Hotels

Design Hotels GmbH () is a full-service hospitality consultancy offering customized services to its member hotels. Under the brand Design Hotels the company represents and markets a curated selection of currently more than 300 luxury hotels in over 60 countries. These member hotels are independently owned but united by a commitment to individuality progressive design and cultural authenticity. Design Hotels embodies the most advanced ideas in the hospitality industry and offers discerning travelers new opportunities and inspiration for both a more conscious travel and lifestyle.

The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in Los Angeles New York London and Singapore. Since March 2021 Design Hotels GmbH is part of the Marriott International portfolio.

Design Hotels is an equal opportunity employer we celebrate diversity and practice inclusivity. Hiring decisions are based on merit qualifications and our business needs only.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1