Job Description
Job Summary
Global Brand and Portfolio Public Relations is an integral function of Marriott’s Global Communications & Public Affairs (GCPA) department which also leads Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Government Affairs, Social Impact, and Multicultural Affairs for the Company. The Coordinator for Global Brand and Portfolio Public Relations works across the team to assist in developing and implementing communications strategies for Marriott’s Luxury, Premium and Select brands as well as the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program and the overall Marriott Bonvoy Portfolio. The role reports to the Senior Vice President, Global Brand and Portfolio Public Relations and works at MI Lab located in New York City.
Expected Contributions
This role is the primary support across the Global Brand and Portfolio Public Relations Department. As such, the PR Coordinator will be assisting team members with their efforts to tell stories – about Marriott’s brands, portfolio, marketing, and Marriott Bonvoy. Specific efforts will include:
- Helping to develop story ideas that will further key messages and reach targeted audiences.
- Drafting briefing materials, monitoring coverage, and maintaining a bank of ideas for potential stories that advance the company narrative.
- Managing incoming media requests; following up with reporters when necessary to get additional information and scheduling interviews when appropriate.
- Building, managing, and maintaining a global media contact databases; pitching reporters and researching reporters and their prior stories.
- Working with team members to manage executive speaking requests – vetting speaking opportunities; maintaining and monitoring a system to track incoming speaking requests and the outcomes; preparing background memos for speaking events.
- Maintaining the team calendar consisting of scheduled PR event/news/announcements across the group.
- Tracking media coverage and sharing clips with appropriate team member/s, and collaborating with global counterparts to compile, prepare and share weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual coverage updates for senior leaders.
- Supporting team members in producing presentations for internal and external partners, coordinating agendas for team meetings, and periodically scheduling team meetings.
Requirements for Position
Successful candidates should possess knowledge and experience as follows:
- One year of practical communications or media relations experience, agency experience preferred. Travel or hospitality background a plus.
- Proficiency with social media, Microsoft Office suite, media monitoring tools, web publishing and content management.
- Strong writing, editing, and proof-reading skills; demonstrated passion for writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and communicate effectively.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills; attention to detail essential.
- Superior judgment and use of discretion in protecting confidential information.
- Independent and self-starter who takes initiative and follows through on tasks to completion.
- Ability to adapt to continually changing priorities and effectively manage multiple work streams.
- Desire and flexibility to travel and attend events; ability to routinely work from the NY office.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations preferred.
The hourly pay range for this position is $27.12 to $47.00 and offers health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, disability coverage, other life and work wellness benefits and may include incentive compensation. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
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. Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
About the Team
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