Public Relations Manager (Maternity Cover) - Design Hotels GmbH

Additional Information

Job Number26075937

Job CategoryPublic Relations & Communications

LocationOne Marriott Drive, Berlin, Germany, Germany, 10245

ScheduleFull Time

**Located Remotely?**N

Position Type Management

In a nutshell

We’re looking for a creative, strategic, and well-connected PR Manager to join our team with a focus on strengthening our voice across the globe, delivering impactful communications that build awareness and drive revenue for both the Design Hotels brand and our member hotels.

The PR Manager will increase brand awareness of Design Hotels™ and its members among international media and travel trade as well as supporting with agency management in APAC and AMERS. Designing effective PR and communications strategies for our member hotels and providing exceptional client management to maintain Design Hotels™ industry-leading reputation.

• Working closely with the PR team based in Berlin and London to manage, plan, and execute PR services for Design Hotels™ members
• Support Brand PR and communications efforts to build awareness of Design Hotels™ among consumers and travel trade

Key Responsibilities

PR Strategy & Campaigns

• Work alongside the PR leadership team to establish a meaningful brand PR strategy that supports the overall positioning of Design Hotels

• Establish PR campaigns to support global awareness of Design Hotels brand initiatives (e.g. Directions, Trend Report, partnerships and other projects)

• Develop on/offline PR strategies for Design Hotels™ members, including concepts, events, press releases, press kits, media stays, influencer campaigns, hotel launches

• Evolve the Design Hotels’ PR team client relations offering – bringing new ideas to the table to continue its services remain valuable and relevant Media Relations

• Effectively manage media relationships to secure exceptional media coverage of Design Hotels™ and its members in relevant global markets

• Increase outreach to key media with new hotel and brand stories, developing news angles, building on existing relationships and forging new ones with relevant editors and freelancers

• Build awareness of Design Hotels™ among the travel trade – identifying media, event, speaking, sponsorship, and award opportunities

• Support with the execution of brand and community events where necessary

• Manage and extend the Design Hotels™ media contact database

• Document and follow-up on all PR activities, execution of reports for HQ and PR clients

• Handle journalist requests including media visits

Client Relations

• Lead effective PR campaigns for multiple clients, fostering a collaborative approach to ensure smooth and efficient internal communications and account management
• Effective management of client (hotel) relationships, ensuring PR services are delivered to a high standard
• Key account relationship management and growth in the context of PR activities and services

Team Management

• Manage and mentor more junior members of the team, setting clear goals and supporting development
• Work closely with the commercial and portfolio team to understand client needs and support on new business pitching

Experience & Mindset

• Degree in PR, communications, journalism, or related field
• Minimum of four years job-related experience in lifestyle media, lifestyle-focused PR agencies or in house with a like-minded brand within travel, fashion, design, or architecture
• Comprehensive knowledge of the lifestyle media landscape, including personal pool of media contacts and relationships

Soft Skills

• Creative thinker with experience executing PR campaigns
• Solution oriented, self-starter that works well in cross-functional teams
• Well-organized and capable of working quickly and simultaneously handling several projects
• Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills
• Experience in client management at an agency or s