Assistant Marketing Communications Manager

Job description

Marriott Hotels , Marriott International's flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel located at Hong Kong International Airport is currently hiring an Assistant Marketing Communications Manager.

Job Summary

Supports the developing and implementing an ongoing media and community relations. Provides crisis communications assistance to properties. Ensures information to the public and community is displayed correctly and effectively with the best opportunities for providing business. Prepare the communications plan for the year in accordance with the marketing plan.

Main Duties

Area of Function: Branding, Advertising, Corporate/Internal Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Development, Sales Promotions, Customer Retention Management, Online and Social Media, Budget Control

Responsibilities include:

·  Works collaboratively with local, regional and national resources to build awareness and increase exposure for the property and restaurants
·  Solicits new media outlets and travel media individuals
·  Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new travel writers and local media to ensure future exposure. Activities include calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.
·  Provides accurate, complete and effective communications to visiting journalists, publicity or promotions
·  Media planning and buying
·  Plan, budget and execute all design, photography and production jobs
·  Identify, build and maintain relationship with Lantau stakeholders and partners
·  Hotel website maintenance and updates
·  Maintenance of hotel social media platforms – Facebook, Weibo, Instagram, YouTube
·  Maintain and monitor hotel database – collect database from hotel business units for e-marketing activities
·  Copy-writing for cluster GSO e-newsletter
·  Manage and report departmental accounts and budgets

Requirements:

·  Degree in Marketing Communications or related discipline
·  At least 5 years of relevant experience in hotel-related industry, with at least 2 years at managerial role
·  Excellent spoken, written and reading ability in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
·  Good relationship with local, PRC and overseas media and bloggers
·  Outspoken and attentive to details

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.