Job Description
Company Description
We are looking for anambitious PR Director toleadthe North American, LATAM & Caribbean regionat Ennismore.The position will play a vital role in the company,responsible forcreatingthePRstrategy and plansfor all Ennismore brands, hotels and restaurantsacross the region.
Based inNew Yorkand reporting to theVP of North America and VP of LATAM & Caribbean,you will ensure all ourpropertiesand openings remain top of mind and highly respected by having killer market media and partnerconnections, considered opening strategies, and bold and engaging PR ideas that support Ennismores mission to create the worlds most innovative hospitality brands.
Job Description
What you'll do...
- Develop and leada PR strategy which enhances the reach and reputation ofEnnismoreshotels & restaurantsin theAmericas region,ensuringPR campaigns and resulting coverage supporteachbrandstory and growth ambitions.
- Directly support on-property PRor Marketingleads in theregionto ensure PR is continuous and supporting both rooms and F&B commercial needs.Close relationships with properties will be essential to ensure we are delivering strong coveragedriving talkability on an on-going basis.
- Direct and evaluate the property PR spend on agencies, mediaeventsand influencers setting up reporting standards to ensure we are getting the best return on investment.
- Take ownership of launching newhotels& restaurantsin the Americasfrom a comms perspective, by researching and selecting new property PR agencies, delivering mediastrategiesand building strong partnerand influencer relations.
- ThePR Director will own allkeymedia& influencerrelations in the USmarket while also overseeing and coordinating the PR strategy across all countriesin the region. You will own andmaintainrelationships with key journalistsacross travel andF&B this roleisntglobally supported by anagency for all brands, so relationships with press and influencers are paramount to ensure the brands are always top of mind.
- Deliver high-quality coverage that communicates the USPs of ourhotels andrestaurantsto differentiate ourselves from market competitors.Work closely with brand and marketing teams to ensure activations haveappropriate PRangles,partnersor narratives to achieve these goals.
- You will havethe responsibility forcuratingglobalPRstories forSLS, Delano, 21c andPark Royalensuring each brand continues to grow awareness.
- Ultimately, drive higher awareness for brands and individual propertiesand restaurantsthat leads to an increase in organic direct traffic toour ownwebsites and contributes to revenue goals.
- Seamlessly integrate PR with the overall brand and marketing strategies, ensuring businessobjectivesare always prioritized, and advise teams on how ideas can be elevated through PR.
- Work closely withBrand & Culture teamsfor thought-out influencer marketing strategies and brand partnerships across platforms.
- Work closely with our global corporate comms team to ensurecampaignsfor our brand position us asrespected and responsible and be able to manage any crisis comms that may arise.
- Provide insightful reporting for the leadership teamsstakeholders and on-property teams, through monthly reports and project wrap-ups to evaluate the success of projects.
- Add value to the brands through knowledge and sharing of travel trends, hospitality, and culture.
Qualifications
What we're looking for...
- A people person with a thick black book of media, influencer andpartnercontacts across travel,F&B,designand lifestylein theUS market.
- Someonewhosorganized and creative this roleis responsible forthe PR across multiple brands and many projects, so must be good at juggling!
- A great communicator you willbe responsible forcommunicating and gaining trust with senior stakeholders across the business.
- A collaborative, culturally intelligent leader with experience managing and motivating cross-border teams, aligning regional efforts to global strategy, and driving high performance across diverse markets
- Someone with experience managing PR agencies acrossdifferent cultures.
- Someone with a passion for storytelling that can hone the best narrative for our brands.
- A brand guardian ensuring brand stories are refined and reflective of our brand values and strategy.
- A strong writer with the ability to draft and edit exciting press releases that engage and excite media.
- A creative campaign thinker from ideation to delivery - capable of translating ideas and visions into a reality.
- Someone proactive and able to work independently but likes being sociable & collaborative too.
- Someone who loves to think strategically but also has an eye for detail.
- Yourenot precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done.
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supportseach otherand has fun along the way.
Additional Information
What's in it for you...
- Ennismores values and fast-growing environment
- The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in an open and innovative culture that values creativity
- The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a rewarding environment, building global brands
- PTO, great healthcare,and discounts to hotels and restaurants globally
- Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
- Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
Ennismore is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identification, citizenship or immigration status and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:
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