PR Manager (Cluster)

Job description

Key tasks

 Acts as official spokesperson for the hotel when appropriate and responds to all media requests within 24 hours.

 Compiles and maintains a comprehensive list of media contacts and manages them as per the media account management system. Delegates assigned accounts to communications staff as appropriate but takes full responsibility for the key media by maintaining and developing close relationships

 Prepares press releases for appropriate targeted media, locally, regionally and internationally.

 Works closely with the corporate and international press offices on developing story angles.

 Plays a key role in community and government relations as well as VIP handling.

 Secures opportunities, directs and attends hotel sponsored events, and develops targeted partner relationships.

 Creates and organizes press promotional activities.

 Participates in the press events/trips organized by the regional PR offices as required.

 Conducts press blitzes when appropriate.

 Ensures press kit information is comprehensive and kept up-to-date.