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About the Role

We are seeking a creative, strategic, and well-connected PR Manager to enhance our global presence, deliver impactful communications, and drive revenue for the Design Hotels brand and its member hotels. This role focuses on increasing brand awareness among international media and travel trade, managing agencies in APAC and AMERS, designing effective PR strategies for member hotels, and maintaining exceptional client management.

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, and execute PR services for Design Hotels™ members in collaboration with the PR team in Berlin and London.
Support Brand PR and communications efforts to build awareness of Design Hotels™ among consumers and travel trade.
Establish a meaningful brand PR strategy that supports the overall positioning of Design Hotels.
Develop and execute PR campaigns to support global awareness of Design Hotels brand initiatives.
Create on/offline PR strategies for Design Hotels™ members, including concepts, events, press releases, press kits, media stays, influencer campaigns, and hotel launches.
Evolve the Design Hotels’ PR team client relations offering with new ideas to ensure continued value and relevance.
Manage media relationships to secure exceptional media coverage of Design Hotels™ and its members in global markets.
Increase outreach to key media with new hotel and brand stories, developing news angles, and building relationships with editors and freelancers.
Build awareness of Design Hotels™ among the travel trade by identifying media, event, speaking, sponsorship, and award opportunities.
Support the execution of brand and community events.
Manage and extend the Design Hotels™ media contact database.
Document and follow up on all PR activities, and prepare execution reports for HQ and PR clients.
Handle journalist requests, including media visits.
Lead effective PR campaigns for multiple clients, fostering collaboration for efficient internal communications and account management.
Manage client (hotel) relationships, ensuring high standards of PR service delivery.
Manage key account relationships and growth in the context of PR activities and services.
Mentor junior team members, setting clear goals and supporting their development.
Collaborate with the commercial and portfolio team to understand client needs and support new business pitching.

Requirements

Degree in PR, communications, journalism, or related field.
Minimum of four years of job-related experience in lifestyle media, lifestyle-focused PR agencies, or in-house with a like-minded brand in travel, fashion, design, or architecture.
Comprehensive knowledge of the lifestyle media landscape, including personal media contacts and relationships.
Experience executing PR campaigns.
Experience in client management at an agency or similar.
Knowledge of the global media landscape with a network of editors across travel, design, architecture, lifestyle, and luxury goods publications.
Experience working with external agencies.
Track record of achieving positive media results.
Ability to form strong partnerships both internally and externally.
Ability to work independently and undertake supervisory responsibilities.
Native English speaker and writer.
Proficiency in MS Office programs, Asana, and Keynote.

Skills

Creative thinking
Solution-oriented
Self-starter
Works well in cross-functional teams
Well-organized
Ability to work quickly and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent writing skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Interest in lifestyle, consumer behaviors, and culture
Strong point of view on key global cultural shifts and their impact on travel, hospitality, and design industries
Other languages would be beneficial

Location

Berlin

Work Type

Hybrid mobile working options
One and a half-year fixed-term contract

Experience Level

Minimum of four years job-related experience

Education Level

Degree in PR, communications, journalism, or related field

Benefits

An exciting opportunity to shape the future of our systems
A great experience in the niche market of luxury boutique hotels
Great benefits at member hotels, brand partners and other employee discounts and special offers, including Marriott Explore rates
Career development opportunities in an international company

About the Company

Design Hotels GmbH is a full-service hospitality consultancy offering customized services to its member hotels.
The brand Design Hotels™ represents and markets a curated selection of over 300 luxury hotels in more than 60 countries.
Member hotels are independently owned but united by a commitment to individuality, progressive design, and cultural authenticity.
Design Hotels™ embodies advanced ideas in the hospitality industry, offering discerning travelers new opportunities and inspiration for conscious travel and lifestyle.
The company has headquarters in Berlin and branches in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Singapore.
Since March 2021, Design Hotels GmbH is part of the Marriott International portfolio.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.

Equal Opportunity

Design Hotels is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and practicing inclusivity.
Hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Marriott International is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.
We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.
We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.