Director of Global Public Relations

at  Marriott International Inc

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job Number24191869
Job CategoryPublic Relations & Communications
LocationDesign Hotels Berlin office, One Marriott Drive, Berlin, Germany, Germany, 10245
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management

IN A NUTSHELL

Looking for a PR rockstar to join our team and tell the world about our beautiful brand. The right candidate will lead the the global PR strategy of the Design Hotels brand across all markets (AMERS, EUROPE, APEC). The role is based in either BERLIN or LONDON office. Design Hotels is a collection brand of 300 boutique hotels globally founded 30 years ago and owned by Marriott International.
This leadership role will be instrumental to increase global brand awareness and consideration among two critical communities: (B2B) potential new hotel owners and trade, as well as (B2C) the wider consumer community who aspires to stay at member hotels whilst they travel. This position will also oversee the PR services that support our member hotels, as part of the brand’s internal agency service.
The role will work very closely with the internal and external stakeholders, and day-to-day with members of the brand team, including Brand Marketing, Community Engagement, and Partnerships, as well as PR & Corporate Communications for Marriott International. This person will work very closely with senior brand spokespeople to ensure messaging is clear and interviews are consistent to publish brand news.
The Director of Global PR will manage a strong team of 4, across multiple markets, to set strategy, achieve high-impact goals and hit the PR services’ financial targets. The right candidate will have a deep understanding of the culture and media landscape in the U.S. (AMERS) as well as Europe; knowledge and experience working with APEC is strongly preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters or higher degree in PR, communications, journalism or related field
• At least 10 years of PR experience in consumer brand building (or equivalent PR agency experience with an in-depth lifestyle credentials), including global work
• Previous extensive experience of team management across multiple markets
• Previous solid experience of P&L management
• Extensive experience in multiple stakeholder management in Communications & PR, including integration or consolidation communications
• In-depth understanding of Brand and Corporate stakeholder and processes and, ideally, PR with experience in both
• Extensive personal media network in Travel/Hospitality/Design/Lifestyle verticals

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of the media landscape (travel, design, architecture, lifestyle & luxury goods)
• Native English speaker, fluency in at least one additional European language preferred
• Track record of achieving significant growth in media traction and PR activities
• Ability to form strong partnerships both in and outside of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and to undertake supervisory responsibilities as needed.
  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 International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you