PR & Communications Manager, MEA

AccorCorpo; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a PR & Communications Manager to enhance their brand visibility across the Middle East Africa & Turkiye. This role involves supporting the MEA PR Director in implementing communication strategies, managing day-to-day PR activities, and executing internal communications plans. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Communications, 4 years of relevant experience, and strong English skills. This position is full-time and on-site, offering opportunities to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a communications role, ideally in hospitality, travel, or lifestyle sectors.
• Strong English writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; additional languages (especially Arabic, French) are a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and organizational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the regional communications strategy across MEA.
• Manage day-to-day PR execution, including drafting press releases and media relations.
• Project manage key internal communications strategies and plans.

Skills

English writing

Verbal communication

Project management

Networking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT)

Job description

The PR & Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting Accors Premium Midscale & Economy (PME) division across the Middle East Africa and Turkiye hub. Reporting into the MEA PR Director and Internal Communications Lead and working closely with the VP PR & Communications MEA APAC this role is instrumental in enhancing Accors reputation strengthening brand visibility and driving consistent compelling communication across diverse stakeholder groups. The position will manage day-to-day communications activities as well as the MEA regional agencies executing strategies content and pr activities that reflect Accors values of hospitality innovation and purpose-led leadership.

Regional Communications:

• Support the MEA PR Director in implementing the regional communications strategy across Middle East Africa & Türkiye ensuring global brand consistency while tailoring to local markets.
• Keep Asana updated for regional alignment and reporting.
• Work alongside the Internal Comms Lead to roll out strategic campaigns that strengthen engagement trust and cultural alignment among Heartists and owners

Leadership Support:

• Work closely with the VP PR & Comms and MEA PR Director to translate business information into compelling narratives briefing documents Q&A and PowerPoints for both internal and external audiences.
• Draft executive speeches talking points and announcements ensuring tone and delivery are aligned with Accors purpose and strategy.
• Support executive LinkedIn communications by sourcing content and imagery coordinating with agencies on publishing and performance tracking.

Internal Communications:

• Project manage and execute key internal communications strategy and plans in a strategic and timely manner.
• Plan write and edit content for newsletters reports and intranet.
• Lead storytelling initiatives highlighting successes from hotels Heartists brand campaigns and partnerships.
• Collect and analyze employee and owner feedback to refine strategies.
• Build and manage an annual content calendar to drive consistent proactive messaging across stakeholders.
• Assist with the collation of departmental content for annual review

External Communications & PR:

• Support the MEA PR Director on day-to-day PR execution including drafting press releases thought leadership articles media alerts and feature stories as well as brand storytelling.
• Ensure external messaging aligns with internal communications to safeguard corporate reputation.
• Assist with media relations including handling requests hotel launches brand campaigns and leadership interviews.
• Coordinate brand media activations FAM trips paid partnerships and roundtables to strengthen media engagement and showcase Accors portfolio.
• Collaborate with marketing and brand teams to amplify campaigns across PR social and owned channels.
• Track industry news and competitor activity to identify proactive positioning opportunities.
• Manage agency relationships and local PR teams for alignment reporting and delivery.
• Prepare reports dashboards and training materials for C-suite and hotel MarCom teams.

Crisis & Reputation Management:

• Support the VP PR & Comms and MEA PR Director in crisis planning and response ensuring timely accurate and consistent messaging.
• Draft holding statements Q&A and reactive communications for sensitive issues.
• Coordinate internal and external communication flows during crisis scenarios to ensure transparency and stakeholder confidence.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a trusted advisor to hotel-level MarCom teams supporting capability-building and ensuring consistency in tone tools and messaging.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Commercial Loyalty HR Operations Sustainability Finance Digital and Brand) to integrate communications into broader business initiatives.
• Provide owners and partners with timely value-driven updates that build trust and reinforce Accors leadership in the region.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. Communications JournalismMarketing Business Administration English).
• 4 years experience in a communications role preferably within hospitality travel or lifestyle sectors.
• Demonstrated track record in internal communications PR support press release writing and distribution and content creation.
• Strong English writing editing and verbal communication skills; additional languages (especially Arabic French languages) are an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail and organizational excellence.
• An ability to understand and navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Strong focus and passion for hotel operations
• Sound understanding of emerging industry trends Confident and articulate communication negotiation relationship and networking skills
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to make sound decisions and understand commercial implications
• Ability to think strategically and plan on a mid to long term scale
• Entrepreneurial spirit with drive ambition and a high level of energy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and AI (SharePoint Asana Teams CMS Canva media monitoring Chat GPT etc.) as well as Linkedin

Additional Information :

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a global hospitality leader committed to innovation and excellence.
• Drive impactful projects that shape customer experiences
• Work in a dynamic multicultural environment with opportunities for growth.

Remote Work :

No

Full-time