PR Intern

Sunset Hospitality Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunset Hospitality Group in Dubai is seeking a creative PR Intern to join the Lifestyle Dining team. You will support media relations, influencer outreach, events, and storytelling for our premium dining and lifestyle brands.

The role offers exposure to the UAE media landscape, collaboration with influencers, and hands-on experience across press materials, launches and PR activations, reporting into the PR and communications function.

Qualifications

• Degree or current studies in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Hospitality or a related field.
• Strong interest in hospitality, restaurants, luxury lifestyle, fashion and media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Confident, personable and comfortable communicating with media, influencers and external partners.
• Proactive, curious and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UAE media and influencer landscape is a plus.
• Previous PR, communications, hospitality or events experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with media and influencer outreach, invitations, guest lists and relationship management.
• Research relevant journalists, publications, influencers and KOLs across the UAE lifestyle, food, fashion and hospitality space.
• Support restaurant openings, launches, events, tastings and PR activations.
• Assist with press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, brand materials and press kits.
• Coordinate media and influencer visits and follow up on coverage and content.
• Monitor media coverage, brand mentions and competitor PR activity.
• Maintain updated media, influencer and contact databases.
• Support PR reports, coverage tracking and monthly media monitoring.
• Conduct research on relevant trends, news opportunities and potential partnerships.
• Work closely with marketing, restaurant and agency teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Skills

Media communications

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Relation-building

Education

PR/Communications or related degree

Job description

Founded in 2011, Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a global leader in creating unique experiences through a diverse mix of hospitality concepts. With a presence in 27 countries and a portfolio of more than 112 venues, SHG has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, delivering exceptional experiences and reshaping the hospitality landscape.

About the Role

We are looking for a creative, well-connected and highly organized PR Intern to join the Lifestyle Dining team at Sunset Hospitality Group. The role will support the PR and communications activities of our portfolio of premium dining and lifestyle brands, with a strong focus on media relations, influencers, events, brand visibility and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with media and influencer outreach, invitations, guest lists and relationship management.
• Research relevant journalists, publications, influencers and KOLs across the UAE lifestyle, food, fashion and hospitality space.
• Support restaurant openings, launches, events, tastings and PR activations.
• Assist with press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, brand materials and press kits.
• Coordinate media and influencer visits and follow up on coverage and content.
• Monitor media coverage, brand mentions and competitor PR activity.
• Maintain updated media, influencer and contact databases.
• Support PR reports, coverage tracking and monthly media monitoring.
• Conduct research on relevant trends, news opportunities and potential partnerships.
• Work closely with marketing, restaurant and agency teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Degree or current studies in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Hospitality or a related field.
• Strong interest in hospitality, restaurants, luxury lifestyle, fashion and media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Confident, personable and comfortable communicating with media, influencers and external partners.
• Proactive, curious and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UAE media and influencer landscape is a plus.
• Previous PR, communications, hospitality or events experience is an advantage.