Manager - PR (India) at Wynn Al Marjan Island

, , United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations Strategy, Communications Strategy, Market Ownership, Media Relations, Influencer Relations, Celebrity Relations, Content Development, Crisis Management, Stakeholder Alignment, Performance Measurement, Agency Management, Budget Management, Localization, Luxury Hospitality PR, Pre-opening Experience

Industry

Hospitality

Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island: On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in Spring 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theatre, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf. About the Position: Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a strategic, well‑connected Manager, PR & Communications (India) to lead and own the resort’s public relations strategy for the India market as part of the Marketing Communications team. The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are: Market Ownership & Strategy * Lead development and execution of the India PR strategy aligned with global brand positioning and commercial objectives * Localize messaging to ensure cultural relevance while maintaining brand integrity * Identify white space opportunities to position the resort within the Indian luxury travel landscape * Align PR strategy with paid media, social, and digital amplification efforts * Oversee PR strategy and execution across assigned secondary markets (TBC), ensuring alignment with global positioning while adapting to local cultural and media landscapes. Agency & Budget Management * Manage and direct Indian PR agency, ensuring strategic clarity and measurable outcomes * Oversee agency retainers, scopes of work, and performance accountability * Manage allocated PR budgets effectively and responsibly Media, Influencer & Celebrity Relations * Build and maintain relationships with top-tier Indian media, influencers, celebrities and KOLs * Develop targeted media hosting and influencer strategies * Secure high-impact coverage in priority publications and platforms Content & Narrative Development * Lead development of India-targeted press materials and media assets * Oversee translation and localization of global materials * Support executive messaging tailored to Indian audiences * Ensure narrative consistency across earned, owned, and shared channels Launch & Event Communications * ·Own PR strategy and execution for India around key milestones including: * Pre-opening announcements * On-sale launch * Grand Opening * Brand partnerships * Lead Indian media invitations, hosting, and coverage planning Crisis & Reputation Management * Support development and execution of crisis communication strategies relevant to Indian markets * Monitor media sentiment and geopolitical developments impacting brand positioning * Provide proactive risk assessments and mitigation recommendations Internal & Stakeholder Alignment * Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, and Operations * Support reporting to ownership and senior stakeholders * Ensure India activity aligns with broader commercial priorities Performance Measurement * Track and report on share of voice, sentiment, reach, and brand perception in India * Report media coverage for India, secondary markets, and selected business unit About You: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: * Professional working proficiency in English * Native or near-native fluency in Hindi preferred (written and spoken) * Minimum 5–8 years’ PR experience within luxury, hospitality, travel, lifestyle, entertainment, or adjacent premium sectors * Experience in pre-opening or large-scale launch environments preferred * This role is ideal for someone who already holds established relationships with tier-one Indian media, editors, influencers, celebrities, and luxury opinion leaders About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits: We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits. The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicants seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for leading and executing the public relations strategy specifically for the India market to align with the resort's global brand positioning and commercial goals. Key duties include managing agency relationships, building media/influencer connections, developing targeted content, and overseeing launch communications for the new integrated resort.