Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in public relations, preferably in hospitality. Strong leadership, excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, strategic thinking, crisis management ability, and commercial awareness are essential. Experience in pre-opening operations, project coordination, and wellness facilities setup is highly preferred.
Description
Company DescriptionRaffles & Fairmont the Red Sea, positioned in the kingdom's groundbreaking Red Sea Project, will provide visitors access to two nature-focused resorts. With 361 rooms, 11 distinct dining concepts, including overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea and the mangroves, and a Spa.Job DescriptionAs Public Relations Manager, you will develop and execute the hotel's Public Relations strategy, manage media relationships, oversee high-impact events, and ensure consistent internal and external communication aligned with brand and corporate standards.You will act as the guardian of the hotel's public image — protecting it, elevating it, and amplifying it.Public Relations Strategy & PlanningEstablish and manage a yearly (or half-yearly) PR action plan and budgetDrive proactive PR initiatives to maximize brand exposureAlign property-level PR with corporate direction and brand standardsMedia RelationsCultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers and media representativesDraft and approve press releases, media pitches and PR materialsOrganize press conferences, interviews and media appearancesHost press cocktails and press lunches at the hotelMonitor media coverage and track PR campaign performanceEvents & Brand ActivationLead preparation, organization and follow-up of PR eventsRepresent the hotel at conferences, exhibitions and industry eventsCollaborate cross-functionally to support Rooms, F&B and Banquet sales through PR initiativesCrisis CommunicationDevelop crisis communication strategiesRespond effectively and professionally to reputational risksInternal Public RelationsKeep hotel staff informed of relevant company and brand updatesSupport internal communications and contribute to corporate publicationsCollaborate with other Accor properties for cross-marketing initiativesCorporate AlignmentWork closely with Corporate Public Relations on group initiativesParticipate in annual PR workshopsMaintain strong knowledge of brand positioning and group standardsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications or related fieldMinimum 2 years experience in Vietnam in public relations (hospitality experience strongly preferred)Strong leadership capability and ability to influence senior stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsConfident spokesperson with polished presentation skillsStrategic thinker with strong crisis management abilityCommercial awareness and understanding of luxury brand positioningAdditional InformationStrong understanding of ultra-luxury wellness concepts and brand alignment.Experience in pre-opening operations, project coordination, and setup of wellness facilities is highly preferred.Ability to create innovative and culturally relevant wellness experiences aligned with the Red Sea destination.A proactive, anticipatory approach with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with luxury standards.