Cluster Marketing & Communication Manager

Accor; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Dubai is seeking a results‑driven Marketing & PR professional to lead brand messaging and multi‑channel campaigns across our hotel portfolio. You will oversee agency partnerships, content creation, and media relations to drive guest engagement and brand equity.

With 3–5 years in hospitality or consumer brands and fluent English, you will coordinate with design teams to deliver on‑brand campaigns and track ROI while contributing to a diverse, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years hands‑on Marketing and PR experience preferably in hospitality or a consumer‑focused industry.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience managing agency relationships and coordinating multi‑channel campaigns.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge in brand communication tools and platforms. Experience in media relations, press release writing, event planning, content creation, and managing design and production of marketing collaterals.
• Familiarity with basic design software (Canva, Adobe Suite) and internal communication platforms.
• Understanding of branding, public relations, storytelling, guest engagement, and cross‑functional campaign coordination. Experience in managing marketing agencies and creative vendors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute marketing and PR plans aligned with budgets and ROI targets.
• Monitor industry and travel trends; conduct competitive analysis.
• Execute PR and media activities for hotel marketing goals.

Skills

Marketing & PR

Copywriting

Agency management

Campaign coordination

Fast-paced teamwork

Brand communication tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/PR

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Company Description

"Why work for Accor?"

Guided by our purpose “Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures, with Heartfelt Care.” we empower every team member to bring their passion and creativity to life.

At Accor, we believe that hospitality is a work of heart. We understand the ways in which individual passion for our work and a shared sense of accomplishment create a more rewarding experience for our guests. We foster this culture through a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contribution of each and every member of our team. We are committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity and inclusion. With an expansive portfolio of iconic hotels and brands, Accor offers boundless opportunities for career advancement and professional development across the globe.

Joining the team where you can be all you are, grow and create your path, work with purpose, and enjoy and feel valued.

Job Description

Execution & Organizing

• Execution of annual marketing and communications plans, aligning activities with department budgets, ROI targets and wider business objectives.
• Monitor industry, cultural, and travel trends; conduct competitive analysis.
• Execute public relations activities for the hotel based on its marketing goals.

Brand Identity & Communications Messaging

• Ensure brand consistency across all guest touchpoints including signage, collateral, guest experiences, events, B2B (corporate, trade, MICE) and B2C (leisure, lifestyle) channels.
• Coordinate with design and production agencies for timely delivery of marketing materials, hotel gifts and media giveaways.
• Implement global/regional brand campaigns using provided guidelines and assets.
• Maintain and create visual assets like photography, videography and graphics for marketing and PR, as per brand guidelines.

Public Relations & Media Relations

• Execute PR and media activities per annual strategy, covering F&B, Rooms, SPA, Leisure, MICE.
• Update media kit with fact sheets, executive bios, imagery, and brand content.
• Support press events, visits, and familiarization trips to boost hotel exposure.
• Draft news releases, articles, and executive statements to enhance brand storytelling.
• Maintain media databases, mailing lists, and clipping reports for monitoring and planning.
• Respond promptly to media inquiries and assist with crisis communication protocols.

Campaign Development & Execution

• Implement multi-channel campaigns aligned with annual plans and brand guidelines.
• Support brand activations, sponsorship, media partnerships, events, and experiences ensuring creative excellence and maximizing engagement and interest.
• Track campaign performance and recommend optimizations based on data insights.

Agency & Partner Management

• Handle daily communication with creative and PR agencies on scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate hotel participation in promotions, tourism board campaigns, events and collaborations.

Financial & Performance Management

• Track marketing expenses and manage the MarComm budget.
• Prepare regular reports on campaign performance, media coverage and ROI for leadership review.

Operations

• Collaborate with Sales, F&B, Spa, Rooms, Loyalty and Events to align marketing and communications initiatives with operational needs.
• Support T&C in managing the hotel’s LinkedIn presence, amplifying media coverage and executive thought leadership.

Administration

• Maintain an organized archive of marketing materials, media assets, and key reports.
• Distribute monthly calendars, media schedules, and campaign performance reports.
• Daily media monitoring, compile clipping files, share summaries with leadership and PR teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of hands‑on Marketing and PR experience preferably in hospitality or a consumer‑focused industry.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills, with attention to detail.
• Experience managing agency relationships and coordinating multi‑channel campaigns.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Knowledge in brand communication tools and platforms. Experience in media relations, press release writing, event planning, content creation, and managing design and production of marketing collaterals.
• Familiarity with basic design software (Canva, Adobe Suite) and internal communication platforms.
• Understanding of branding, public relations, storytelling, guest engagement, and cross-functional campaign coordination. Experience in managing marketing agencies and creative vendors is a plus.

Additional Information

Experience is an asset.

Prior experience working in Hospitality field

Fluency in English

Additional languages are a plus

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.