PR & Corporate Communications Manager

Nestled along the Haliç, Rixos Tersane epitomises unmatched guest experiences and service excellence. Dedicated to redefining Istanbul's lifestyle scene, the hotel is an eclectic fusion, creating an urban hotspot and lifestyle hub with panoramic views of the Haliç. Situated in Istanbul's historic Tersane district along the Golden Horn, Rixos Tersane Istanbul seamlessly combines modern luxury with a 600-year-old dockyard's rich heritage.

Job Description

We are an exceptionally unique brand that offers more than just a product; we provide an unparalleled experience that aims to create lasting impressions in the hospitality industry. We work with people we enjoy, traveling and having fun with. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join our team. You will be part of a strong pre-opening team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop a year-round integrated Public Relations and Communications Plan across all Hotel pillars with unique and thoughtful tactics across all PR and Comms channels
• Work closely with all Hotel departments and outlets to develop new storylines
• Make necessary arrangements for meetings, fairs, exhibition
• Identify and develop hotel events, partnerships, and co-branding projects with relevant companies in the luxury, lifestyle, fashion, arts, and cultural world
• Write Press Releases to highlight and communicate our news effectively 
• Organize all internal and external events
• Contribute to the procurement of collaboration opportunities with aligned brands in culinary, beverage, fashion, wellness, and lifestyle spaces
• Seek, identify, and execute local event participation and activations that reach our local neighbourhood and surrounding communities
• Manage PR-related tracking and reports and create highlight presentations
• Active understanding of hotel business mix, consumer profile, and insights
• Provides an action plan for continuous improvement to the Marketing Scorecard with a focus on PR Impact
• Manage PR agency, if applicable, or internal PR messaging
• Conduct a benchmark regularly with key competitors ( local, national, international) and in the luxury space ( travel, retail) to determine opportunities to improve our PR position

Requirements

• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree,
• At least 5 years of management experience In public relations and communications
• Attention to detail and organization
• Media relations experience
• Ability to manage third-party agencies, partners, and vendors
• Fluent English communication proficiency 
• An eye for aesthetic