Associate Director of Public Relations and Marketing

4 months ago


Manama, Bahrain Marriott International, Inc Full time

**Job Number** 24098454

**Job Category** Public Relations & Communications

**Location** The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, Building 173, Road 2803, Manama, Bahrain, Bahrain VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

**JOB SUMMARY**

Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing media and community relations program to enhance the property's sales and marketing efforts in order to target market and reinforce the company identity. 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. Develops and implements an ongoing, focused media and community relations program.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**Education and Experience**
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Business Administration, or related major; 4 years experience in public relations, communications, or related professional area.

OR
- 4-year degree from an accredited university in Marketing, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in public relations, communications, or related professional area.

**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**

**Building Brand and Property Awareness to Drive Revenue**
- 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.
- Selects the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.
- Uses creative selling abilities to obtain maximum exposure through travel journalists and media outlets.
- Increases awareness within the travel media community as well as coordinating events to gain exposures and grow revenue in the restaurant outlets.
- Maintains website content and updates website with new promotions in order to generate additional revenue.
- Manages the hotel’s social media efforts, if applicable.
- Works with online media outlets to promote the hotel.
- Organizes and conducts all photo shoots for web site content.
- Coordinates offers and information for all publications and inserts with regard to brand loyalty reward mailings.
- Develops brochure and property collateral materials.
- Participates in all property imaging work (e.g., signage).
- Ensures consistent brand and property message is communicated in all public relations and communications efforts.
- Ensures consistency in individual property's voice on all guest touch points and public relations and communications, not only following corporate graphic standards, but also on behalf of the individual property.

**Building Successful Relationships**
- 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.
- Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities and additional revenue.
- Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Conducts solicitation and maintenance calls to media.
- Develops strong relationships with e-commerce vendors, media, and distribution channels to ensure quality, cost effective creative executions.
- Identifies and communicates with distribution channels that can sell distress inventory to drive property occupancy.
- Provides all communications channels with creative and unique tools to assist in the public relations and communications of the property.
- Acts as liaison between corporate and individual properties in rolling out programs and making sure that properties are taking advantage of all opportunities provided through corporate.
- Assists property in developing promotions for various campaigns.

**Developing and Coordinating Communication Efforts**
- Provides accurate, complete and effective communications to visiting journalists, publicity or promotions.
- Evaluates new public relations opportunities for the property.
- Develops strategic public relations plan for property, includes group, leisure and local efforts.
- Manages individual and group media visits.
- Identifies and coordinates community service activities in concert with the public image and needs of the resort.
- Provides strategic counsel, issues statements and supports Executive Teams at properties.
- Creates contracts as required for location photo shoots, trade agreements, etc. with appropriate approvals.
- Directs creative print fulfillment; ensures corporate branding standards and legal compliances are met and incorporated into collateral.
- Writes all hotel press releases and other content for print media and electronic media.

**Providing Exceptional Customer Service**
- Sets a positive example for guest relations.
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; effectively responds to and handles guest



  • Manama, Bahrain Gulf University Bahrain Full time

    **Job brief** We are looking for a Public Relations (PR) Director to design and implement marketing strategies that cultivate our relationships with media, engage our target audience and boost our brand awareness. If you’re interested in leading our PR team to write effective press releases, build communities and coordinate events, we would like to meet...

  • Dir-public Relations

    4 months ago


    Manama, Bahrain Marriott International, Inc Full time

    **Job Number** 24065646 **Job Category** Public Relations & Communications **Location** The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, Building 173, Road 2803, Manama, Bahrain, Bahrain VIEW ON MAP **Schedule** Full-Time **Located Remotely?** N **Relocation?** N **Position Type** Management **JOB SUMMARY** Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing media and...


  • Manama, Bahrain Jumeirah Full time

    Associate Director of Marketing - Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain - (2400002U) **About Jumeirah & the Hotel**: Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah,...


  • Manama, Bahrain GFB Full time

    We are a group of companies looking for a PR Manager to join our team. An individual to nurture a strong industry network, increase awareness and develop corporate image by developing and executing effective communication and media relations programs. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising on an...


  • Manama, Bahrain Support Medical Equipment Full time

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Develop and implement public relations strategies and campaigns - Manage media relations, including pitching stories, writing press releases, and responding to media inquiries - Organize and execute press conferences and other media events - Write and edit speeches and other communications materials - Monitor social...


  • Manama, Bahrain MSR General Trading EST Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Develop and execute PR strategies to generate positive media coverage in the GCC countries - Manage relationships with bloggers and content creators in the GCC countries - Provide bloggers and content creators in the GCC countries with information and resources they need to create great content about our brands - Track and measure...


  • Manama, Bahrain Domo Ventures W.L.L. Full time

    **Title**: - ** Marketing and Events Director** F&B Industry (This position is responsible for the key areas of media coverage, collateral and publications, special events/promotions, community relations and advertising for F&B outlets.) **Location**: - Bahrain **Qualifications**: - Bachelor's degree **Experience**: - Minimum 10 years of experience...

  • Director - Marketing

    4 months ago


    Manama, Bahrain Hilton Full time

    Director - Marketing A Director of Marketing plays an essential role in developing and implementing the annual PR and marketing plan, driving key objectives, current initiatives and leading relevant activities relating to the hotel. The role will be responsible for directing the hotel's PR and marketing team, driving results and ensuring the department...


  • Manama, Bahrain Hilton Full time

    Director - Marketing A Director of Marketing plays an essential role in developing and implementing the annual PR and marketing plan, driving key objectives, current initiatives and leading relevant activities relating to the hotel. The role will be responsible for directing the hotel’s PR and marketing team, driving results and ensuring the department...

  • Associate Director

    6 months ago


    Manama, Bahrain Mohamed Salahuddin Engineers & Architects (MSCEB) Full time

    **Job Summary** Associate Director of Construction Administration Dept. is responsible for assisting the Director in overseeing the start to completion of construction projects during the post contract stage by handling post contract supervision resource planning and making key decisions to ensure that Contract Management and Supervision services of under...


  • Manama, Bahrain Propel Consult Full time

    Company Our client is a large-scale Retail company that has built a reputation of one of the top importers and distributors of luxury products in the GCC. They are currently looking to recruit a **Public Relations Executive** to be based in Bahrain. Duties & Responsibilities: - Devise creative public relations strategies that fit company profile - Develop...


  • Manama, Bahrain Food Vest Holding Full time

    A reputable food and beverage company has an urgent need of Public Relations Officer Well-versed in Bahrain Labor Law Experienced in handling all government related matters including but not limited to LMRA. MOIC, SIO, CPR etc. Organized and diligent person Fast and reliable person Ability to commute/relocate: - Manama: Reliably commute or planning to...

  • Public Relations

    4 months ago


    Manama, Bahrain KHK SPORTS WLL Full time

    Job description PR ASSISTANT MANAGER **Responsibilities**: - Develop and implement comprehensive PR strategies and campaigns to promote our brand, products, and initiatives. - Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, bloggers, and influencers across relevant media outlets and platforms. - Write and distribute press releases,...


  • Manama, Bahrain TARTEEB Events & MArketing Full time

    Job Brief Marketing Communications responsibilities include distributing promotional material, corresponding to customer’s queries and comments on social media and networking during marketing events. Markets products by developing and implementing marketing, branding and advertising campaigns, manage our online and offline communication with clients and...


  • Manama, Bahrain TARTEEB Events & MArketing Full time

    Job Brief Marketing Communications responsibilities include distributing promotional material, corresponding to customer’s queries and comments on social media and networking during marketing events. Markets products by developing and implementing marketing, branding and advertising campaigns, manage our online and offline communication with clients and...


  • Manama, Bahrain Gulf University Bahrain Full time

    **Primary Function**: Promote positive public relations between the school district and community. Prepare and provide information to the public about the activities, goals, and policies of the school district. Distribute pertinent information about the district and its activities to all stakeholders. Establish and maintain internal and external...

  • Associate Director

    1 month ago


    Manama, Bahrain CBRE Full time

    **Associate Director - Property Management** **Job ID** - 175357**Posted** - 05-Jul-2024**Role type** - Full-time**Areas of Interest** Consulting, Property Management **Location(s)** Manama - Al 'Asimah - Bahrain **THE OPPORTUNITY** Our Property Management business is looking for an Associate Director to join the team! In this role you will be...


  • Manama, Bahrain V Rekrut Full time

    The Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Relations Officer (PRO) to join our team in Bahrain-Manama. Submit, follow-up and gather all new work and business visas to guarantee that the visas are handled and processed on time. Assure all business and trade Licenses are updated, follow-up on official approvals and permits, to prevent unnecessary...


  • Manama, Manama, Bahrain Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Full time

    Ramada By Wyndham Manama City Centre is now seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing to join our team in Bahrain.Job Summary The Director of Sales and Marketing under the business supervision of the General Manager and within the limits of established Corporate/Sales policies and procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the Sales and Marketing...


  • Manama, Bahrain Applied Science University Full time

    **Tasks Summary** - Implement the marketing and promotional activities that have been identified in the marketing plan. - Supervise and guide marketing staff’s efforts properly, and coordinate the marketing and media activities with other departments of the university. - Participate in selecting marketing personnel in terms of job analysis and description,...