Cluster Public Relations Manager - Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea (Saudi National)

RAFFLES THE RED SEA As 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 & Planning Establish and manage a yearly (or half-yearly) PR action plan and budget Drive proactive PR initiatives to maximize brand exposure Align property-level PR with corporate direction and brand standards Media Relations Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers and media representatives Draft and approve press releases, media pitches and PR materials Organize press conferences, interviews and media appearances Host press cocktails and press lunches at the hotel Monitor media coverage and track PR campaign performance Events & Brand Activation Lead preparation, organization and follow-up of PR events Represent the hotel at conferences, exhibitions and industry events Collaborate cross-functionally to support Rooms, F&B and Banquet sales through PR initiatives Crisis Communication Develop crisis communication strategies Respond effectively and professionally to reputational risks Internal Public Relations Keep hotel staff informed of relevant company and brand updates Support internal communications and contribute to corporate publications Collaborate with other Accor properties for cross-marketing initiatives Corporate Alignment Work closely with Corporate Public Relations on group initiatives Participate in annual PR workshops Maintain strong knowledge of brand positioning and group standards

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field Minimum 2 years’ experience in Saudi Arabia in public relations (hospitality experience strongly preferred) Strong leadership capability and ability to influence senior stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confident spokesperson with polished presentation skills Strategic thinker with strong crisis management ability Commercial awareness and understanding of luxury brand positioning

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. Act as the guardian of the hotel’s public image — protecting it, elevating it, and amplifying it. Establish and manage a yearly (or half-yearly) PR action plan and budget; drive proactive PR initiatives to maximize brand exposure; align property-level PR with corporate direction and brand standards. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers and media representatives; draft and approve press releases, media pitches and PR materials; organize press conferences, interviews and media appearances; host press cocktails and press lunches at the hotel; monitor media coverage and track PR campaign performance. Lead preparation, organization and follow-up of PR events; represent the hotel at conferences, exhibitions and industry events; collaborate cross-functionally to support Rooms, F&B and Banquet sales through PR initiatives. Develop crisis communication strategies; respond effectively and professionally to reputational risks. Keep hotel staff informed of relevant company and brand updates; support internal communications and contribute to corporate publications; collaborate with other Accor properties for cross-marketing initiatives. Work closely with Corporate Public Relations on group initiatives; participate in annual PR workshops; maintain strong knowledge of brand positioning and group standards.