Marketing & PR Intern

Job description

Company Description

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are 280,000 women and men placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement Joining Accor means embarking on a unique life journey to imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

To join our Group, please visit https://careers.accor.com

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Director of PR & Communications and Regional Director of Marketing, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

PR & Communications tasks:

• Assist in the writing of press release & translation into (English / Arabic (++)/ French)
• Assist in the creation and distribution of the quarter commercial Newsletter Distribution to all employees of the region (+20k)
• Conduct media and influencer research for the department.
• AccorLive content management for the region
• Influencer management: assist in creating itineraries, toolkits.
• Media request handling: support with contacting hotels for information or hosting opportunities
• Press Room updates:
  • Collect all the press kits / hotel images.
  • Keep up to date with hotel openings latest fact sheets/ photo library.
• Perform administrative duties:
  • Reception of quote / creation of LPOs
  • Concur Management
  • Responsible for follow-up/update suppliers
• Provide assistance to the PR team with the scheduling and organizing of events.
• Responsible for RSP’s email / tracking / follow-up for all media events
• Assist in maintaining the regional press room.
• Monitoring of media coverage on events and press releases distributed
• Assist in the creation of PR Clippings report for news/events distributed.
• Build and update media lists and databases.

Marketing tasks:

• Assist in implementing and rolling out the annual marketing strategy and calendar.
• Assist in generating all restaurant related promotions, from information gathering, and photoshoot requirements.
• Assist in developing opportunities with lifestyle and brand partners from a local, regional and international perspective to elevate the brand’s presence through events and activities
• Liaise with hotel-based marketing team to support annual marketing calendars.
• Assist in managing creative and media buying agencies for ad hoc projects and planned campaigns.
• Update and regularly review all hotels’ restaurant and spa listings in both print and electronic media.
• Assist in working with digital marketing to develop compelling consumer and media content.
• Manage administration activities for the marketing department.
• Source various content from the hotels and resorts across IMEA region
• Organise webinars/meetings/events related to different brand campaigns and initiatives.
• Support Marketing team in preparing internal campaign toolkits and presentations.
• Process all LPOs and invoices for various marketing campaigns and projects.
• Manage production and print tasks with Accor suppliers.
• Maintain Accor photo, video and logo library updated with recent marketing assets.
• Liaise with the hotels and brand team on approval process for new photography and videos as needed.
• Update and maintain all internal and external contact lists.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal & writing and skills in English / Arabic & French is a plus.
• Knowledge in Photoshop is a plus.
• Efficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Passionate about the hospitality industry and media relations
• Excellent understanding of various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram
• Enrolled/graduate from a BA or BSc in Marketing/Communication/journalism or related field.