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PR Manager
Remuneration: | negotiable cost-to-company |
Benefits: | Medical Aid, Retirement Annuity, Employee Assistance Programme, Bednights |
Location: | Cape Town, Claremont |
Education level: | Diploma |
Job level: | Mid/Senior |
Own transport required: | Yes |
Travel requirement: | Occasional |
Type: | Permanent |
Company: | The Royal Portfolio |
The Royal Portfolio's head office team is seeking a talented and dynamic public relations manager from within in the Hospitality industry, to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for luxury hospitality, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in the role, and a love of writing. This individual will be responsible for executing strategic PR initiatives to enhance the reputation and visibility of our group.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive PR campaigns to promote the hotel group's brand image, key messages, and unique offerings.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, influencers and key stakeholders to secure positive press coverage and media placements.
- Create compelling press releases, media kits and other written materials to communicate key announcements, events and initiatives.
- Co-ordinate press visits, media events and fam trips to showcase our properties and cultivate positive relationships with media representatives.
- Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports and insights to senior management to inform PR strategy and decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales and Events teams to align PR efforts with overall business objectives and promotional activities.
- Serve as a Brand Ambassador and spokesperson for The Royal Portfolio, representing our values and standards in all communications and interactions.
- Respond promptly and professionally to media inquiries, interview requests and crisis communications situations as needed, including the drafting of crisis holding statements and the distribution thereof to relevant stakeholders.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging trends and innovative PR techniques to continuously enhance the effectiveness of our PR efforts.
- Maintain effective media exposure globally through the assistance of our appointed PR agencies.
- Work alongside social media coordinator and Wildlife Content Creator to ensure content across all social media platforms aligns with PR Strategy and content calendar.
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
- Five-plus years of experience in public relations, preferably within the hospitality or luxury lifestyle industry.
- Proven track record of successfully executing PR campaigns and securing exceptional, high profile media coverage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong existing relationships with local and/ or international media contacts.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with media contacts and stakeholders.
- Creative thinking and strategic mindset, with the ability to develop innovative PR initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and PR software/ tools.
- Experience managing social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) for business purposes.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to travel occasionally and work outside of standard business hours as needed.
South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.
Company Description
The Royal Portfolio is a collection of luxury hotels in iconic South African destinations including Royal Malewane Lodges in the Greater Kruger National Park, Birkenhead House in the whale watching paradise of Hermanus, La Residence in the valley of Franschhoek and The Silo Hotel in a converted grain silo in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront.Posted on 03 Jun 10:33, Closing date 2 Aug
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