(GBR) PR Executive- UK & Ireland

**Job Number** 21152578 **Job Category** Public Relations & Communications **Location** Europe Office - London, Barnard's Inn 86 Fetter Lane, London, London, United Kingdom **Brand** Corporate **Schedule** Full-Time **Relocation?** N **Position Type** Management **Located Remotely?** N Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you? Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you? Are you looking for the next step in your PR Career? Would you be interested to work as part of an international Communications team with some of the best brands in the hotel sector? If so we may have the perfect next role for you: Marriott International is looking for a Public Relations Executive to join the Europe Communications team. **Role Summary** In your role as PR Executive, you will join the Marriott International UK & Ireland PR Centre Of Excellence (COE) team and support with the delivery of creative stories and campaigns to position our hotels and brands in top-tier UK and Irish media and social media outlets. Our hotel brands include W Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Autograph Collection, Aloft Hotels, JW Marriott, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the press office and have daily exposure to our hotel teams, handle media and social media relations, draft content for newsletters & press releases, assist with Crisis Communications, contribute to the team’s social media activity, oversee Photo/Film Shoots, coordinate media events at our hotels and host media and influencers - just to mention a few of the tasks this role involves. Based in central London, with the option of flexible working, you will work with international team members, with the opportunity to travel within the UK and Ireland, and in time further afield. As part of a team of three, the PR Executive will report into the UKI PR Manager and will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the press office, working closely with the hotels that are supported by the UK & Ireland Communications team and the wider Communications teams for Marriott International in Europe, Middle East & Africa. **Why Marriott International?** If you’re someone who is keen to build a career at an international organisation, work with colleagues across different teams, and the chance to travel all over the world – this is a great opportunity. Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of roughly 7,900 properties spanning 138 countries and territories around the world. Guests and members of the global travel programme, Marriott Bonvoy have access to an extraordinary portfolio, with 30 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. From The Ritz-Carlton to W Hotels, Sheraton Hotels to Moxy and more, plus all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals with Homes & Villas by Marriott International. **Benefits of working for Marriott International** + We offer flexible working + You, your family and friends will be able to enjoy hotel discounts and benefits at 7000+ hotels around the world, across 30+ brands + While travelling for work and on personal travel you can earn points towards hotel stays and travel experiences as a member of our travel programme Marriott Bonvoy + We will support your Pension enrolment and contribution + You will have access to Private Medical Healthcare and Dental Care + You will have the opportunity join our online benefits platform for exclusive discounts- i.e. Cinema tickets, shopping discounts + You will have access to Discounted gym membership + Your future career development is our priority - you will have access to a broad range of Learning and Development programmes, career pathways, mentoring and a personal development plan with regular coaching sessions from your manager. + Joining a global travel company with 95 years of heritage offers great opportunities to travel and work around the world with international colleagues. + Our people are passionate about hospitality and travel **Skills and experience we will look for in the ideal candidate** **Experience** • Minimum 2-year experience of public relations, marketing communications and/or corporate communications experience, preferably within the travel / hospitality / lifestyle sector. • Hotel/ hospitality experience preferred. • Experience and ability to manage the interests and demands of multiple stakeholders. **Education or Certification** • University degree Or equivalent in Public Relations / Communications / Marketing **Skills and Competencies** • Good command of English – both written & spoken • Good writing skills – press releases, PR strategies, campaign reports • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - written & spoken • Interest in and knowledge of traditional and online media, digital influencer relations and social media • Interest in and knowledge of current trends within travel, food and drink, hospitality industry • Strong team player • Able to use initiative • A creative thinker with an eye for detail • Willingness to learn and get involved • High degree of personal loyalty and integrity • Well organised and able to multi-task and prioritise workload • Proficient MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams • Willing to travel within UK & Ireland to hotel meetings • Willing to participate in training opportunities • Willing to host/ participate in evening and weekend media events and functions For more information, please visit our website at https://bit.ly/2Ug5ZT1 , and for the latest company news, visit https://bit.ly/3Jxeh26 . In addition, connect with us on Facebook (https://bit.ly/3HsmUZY) and @MarriottIntl on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MarriottIntl) and Instagram (https://bit.ly/3pMZsk9) . _Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

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