Communications Manager

Overview
The Manager, Communications is an innovative, independent, and well-connected strategic storyteller who amplifies campaigns to drive consumer awareness for hotels, resorts and restaurants. This entrepreneurial-minded leader must be an agile thinker, a proactive self-starter, flexible with process, open to evolving how work gets done and be outcome- and impact-driven.

In this role, the Manager, Communications will serve as the day-to-day client lead for DH Communications, the in-house PR agency solution from Davidson Hospitality Group. The individual will be responsible for creating thoughtful plans and executing strategies with the overall objective of promoting hotels, resorts and restaurants to guests and customers through target national, regional and local media relations as well as key influencers.

Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years’ experience at a hospitality, travel or lifestyle-focused PR agency managing multiple accounts

Proven track record and continued ability to generate steady stream of placements in key media outlets (print, digital, and broadcast)

A robust network of longstanding, personal media contacts

Proven track record of innovation in past roles

Demonstrated flexibility and solution oriented

Exceptional writing skills, including AP Style

Polished presentation and interpersonal skills

Entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinker

A genuine understanding and palpable enthusiasm for hospitality industry

Ability to work flexible hours to meet business demands

Ability to travel as neededA Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or comparable experience

Experience utilizing Muck Rack or similar media tracking/management tools

Experience demonstrating ROI for PR through Barcelona Principles reporting

Benefits

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

24/7 Teledoc service

Free Maintenance Medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).

401K Match

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

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