:Job Number 24039963
Job Category Public Relations & Communications
Location Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai, Palm West Beach Palm Jumeirah Road, Dubai, 0, United Arab Emirates
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type ManagementJOB SUMMARYSupports the developing and implementing an ongoing media and community relations. Provides crisis communications assistance to properties. Ensures information to the public and community is displayed correctly and effectively with the best opportunities for providing business. Implements an ongoing, focused media and community relations program.CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in public relations, communications, or related professional area.

OR

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Business Administration, or related major; no experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIESBuilding Brand and Property Awareness to Drive Revenue

• Works collaboratively with local, regional and national resources to build awareness and increase exposure for the property and restaurants.

• Solicits new media outlets and travel media individuals.

• Selects the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.

• Uses creative selling abilities to obtain maximum exposure through travel journalists and media outlets.

• Increases awareness within the travel media community as well as coordinating events to gain exposures and grow revenue in the restaurant outlets.

• Supports the hotel's social media efforts, if applicable.

• Works with online media outlets to promote the hotel.

• Coordinates offers and information for all publications and inserts with regard to brand loyalty reward mailings.

• Develops brochure and property collateral materials.

• Participates in all property imaging work (e.g., signage).

• Ensures consistent brand and property message is communicated in all public relations and communications efforts.

Building Successful Relationships

• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new travel writers and local media to ensure future exposure. Activities include calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.

• Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities and additional revenue.

• Conducts solicitation and maintenance calls to media.

• Identifies and communicates with distribution channels that can sell distress inventory to drive property occupancy.

• Provides all communications channels with creative and unique tools to assist in the public relations and communications of the property.

• Assists property in developing promotions for various campaigns.

Coordinating Communication Efforts

• Provides accurate, complete and effective communications to visiting journalists, publicity or promotions.

• Evaluates new public relations opportunities for the property.

• Develops strategic public relations plan for property, includes group, leisure and local efforts.

• Assists in managing individual and group media visits.

• Coordinates community service activities in concert with the public image and needs of the resort.

• Assists in creative print fulfillment; ensures corporate branding standards and legal compliances are met and incorporated into collateral.

• Supports hotel press releases and other content for print media and electronic media.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; effectively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers; continuously strives to improve service performance.

• Conducts site inspections with visiting journalists.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keeps detailed files and records on all matters relative to property's public materials.

• Ensures that property is following all corporate public relations guidelines.

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 Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of Wonderful Hospitality. Always. by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you\'ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. 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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