Marketing & Public Relations Manager - Pendry Chicago
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Marketing & Public Relations Manager - Pendry Chicago
SUMMARY
The Marketing & Public Relations Manager is responsible for developing and executing the hotel's overall strategic public relations programs including but not limited to : media relations, community relations, entertainment outreach and integration opportunities and internal communications, in conjunction with corporate directives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Formulate and execute public relations initiatives by pitching local, regional and national media, writing and editing press releases and other communications.
- Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment to represent the hotel, approve media visits, pitch media stories, manage all media visits on property and entertain guest(s) when appropriate.
- Daily social media monitoring and engagement.
- Negotiate contracts for location agreements, photo shoots and filming on property in conjunction with the Director of Sales and Marketing.
- Work closely with outside PR agency(s) on a day-to-day basis and assists in directing their focus on new initiatives, campaigns, etc.
- Assist with social media for the hotel (Trip Advisor, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest) as needed.
- Respond to all incoming media inquiries.
- Complete monthly audit of website pressroom to ensure it is accurate and updated with current press releases, press coverage, bios, fact sheets, etc.
- Analyze and maintain budget.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA / BS in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Communications. Focus in social media and entertainment relations a plus
- Public Relations at a luxury hotel preferred
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
- Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must have strong media contacts locally and nationally
- Must have experience executing PR Plans
- Write and edit press releases, pitches and other communications
- Manage media inquiries in a timely manner
- Build and maintain relationships with media representatives and online influencers
- Monitor news coverage and respond accordingly
- Serve as a liaison to hotel and public relations agencies as necessary
- Ability to handle fast-paced environment and multi-task
- Knowledge of hospitality / travel industry an advantage
- Travel may be required
- Must be detail-oriented, as well as systematic / organized
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
- Creative and logical with sound judgment
- Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions
- Works well independently and alongside colleagues
- Flexible and able to manage changing priorities
- Excellent relationship management abilities; Strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working with Associates at all levels of the organization, including senior leaders
- Mastery of AP Style
- MS Office proficiency, including PowerPoint presentation skills for presentation support
- Knowledge of Cision (or other major press clipping service)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 5 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. This includes traveling to and from meetings.
Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, talking, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M / F / D / V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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