PR Manager - Marketing - Madinat Jumeirah Resort Functions

The role

"An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PR Manager - Marketing to join our hotel Madinat Jumeirah Resort The main duties and responsibilities of this role include: Lead day-to-day external and internal communications across Madinat Jumeirah, ensuring all activities align with Jumeirah brand standards, the resort’s positioning and agreed commercial priorities across hotels, F&B, Talise Spa and destination experiences. Support the development and execution of the annual PR and communications strategy, creating compelling storytelling, campaigns and communications narratives across earned, owned, social and partner channels, with clear objectives, timelines, budgets and KPIs. Build and maintain strong relationships with UAE, regional and international media, influencers and strategic partners, managing press enquiries, media visits, influencer collaborations, interviews, launches, familiarisation trips, sponsorships and other PR opportunities. Develop and oversee high-quality communications content and materials, including press releases, media pitches, announcements, briefing documents, Q&As, fact sheets, award submissions, executive talking points and internal communications, while working closely with social media and marketing teams to maximise amplification. Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams including Marketing, Digital, Sales, Revenue, F&B, Spa, Events and Operations, providing communications guidance, identifying creative PR opportunities and supporting reputation and issues management in coordination with Brand and Corporate Communications. Manage PR agencies, suppliers, budgets and communications performance, including setting briefs and deliverables, monitoring KPIs and coverage, preparing reports and presentations, managing expenditure, prioritising multiple campaigns and providing guidance and support to junior colleagues or agency teams as required. About You: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications Bachelor’s or Professional Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field from a reputable university. Minimum 5 years of relevant PR or communications experience, preferably within luxury hospitality, lifestyle, travel, a PR agency, or a recognised luxury brand. Proven experience developing and executing integrated PR and communications strategies, including media relations, influencer engagement, strategic partnerships, internal communications, social media amplification, and reputation management. English communication skills, with strong copywriting, editing, storytelling and presentation abilities, alongside established relationships with regional media and influencers. Strong stakeholder, agency and project management skills, with experience managing budgets, events, content production and communications performance, including KPIs and ROI, while demonstrating sound judgement, collaboration, accountability and a results-driven mindset."