Public Relations Executive

FIVE Hotels and Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

FIVE Hotels and Resorts is seeking a Public Relations professional in Dubai to lead media relations, monitor coverage, and manage press assets. The role focuses on delivering high-quality communication, coordinating media visits and events, and building strong relationships with influencers and partners.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years in PR, hospitality experience, and excels in teamwork, leadership, and precise execution in a fast-paced luxury setting.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Public Relations is preferred.
• Experience in luxury, lifestyle, international travel, or hospitality is preferred.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and social media platforms.
• Quick learner with meticulous attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for guests, media contacts and stakeholders.
• Organisational and leadership skills to inspire the Tribe.
• Visionary thinking with creative solutions and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive media coverage records across channels.
• Produce weekly Top Press Coverage presentations for monthly/annual reporting.
• Maintain and update an Awards Won and Recognitions tracker.
• Monitor media coverage on social media, media monitoring tools and online publications.
• Organise and manage the Public Relations server and assets for press kits.
• Support development of weekly press alerts aligned with brand events.
• Manage media contacts, influencers, and partnerships across destinations.
• Coordinate administrative support for media visits and partnerships.

Skills

Public relations

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Media relations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/PR/Hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/22/2026

Whether you're in a frontline role, aspecialist function, or a leadership position, every role presents anopportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Rolesand Responsibilities

You Take Ownership. You Deliver With Precision.

You approach your responsibilities withdiscipline, a clear understanding of what the business requires, and aconsistent attention to quality - working collaboratively and focused, at alltimes, on delivering meaningful output.

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor's Degree inMarketing, Communications, Journalism, Hospitality Management, or a relatedfield is preferred, reflecting a commitment to excellence and a solidunderstanding of Public Relations.
  
• A minimum of 1-2 yearsof experience in Public Relations, showcasing a proven track record of successin the profession, is preferred.
  
• Experience in luxury,lifestyle, international travel, or hospitality is preferred.
  
• The ability to workboth independently and collaboratively as part of a team, embodying strongleadership qualities and organisational acumen.
  
• Technology literacywith a mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and all socialmedia platforms.
  
• A quick learner with aproactive nature and a meticulous eye for detail, complemented by the abilityto multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, leveraging strong verbal and writtenskills to engage effectively with guests, our Tribe, media contacts and allother stakeholders.
  
• Organisational andleadership skills, effectively leading and inspiring the Tribe.
  
• Visionary thinking byfinding creative solutions, while taking ownership for all duties and tasksassigned.
  
• A hands-on attitude, fuelled by a ‘Can-Do’spirit.
  

Key Responsibilities

Media Coverage Monitoring, Recognitions andAwards Tracking

• Maintainscomprehensive media coverage records secured by the in-house and external PublicRelations teams, ensuring methodical and organised record-keeping across allchannels.
• Produces and updatesweekly Top Press Coverage presentations in brand-approved templates,consolidating top-tier editorial coverage to support accurate monthly andannual reporting.
• Maintains and updatesan Awards Won and Recognitions tracker across The Group, along with associatedcertificates, badges, logos and banners.
• Proactivelymonitors and tracks media coverage across social media platforms, mediamonitoring and alert tools, and relevant online publications and websites.
  

Media Gallery, Press Kit and Asset Management

• Organises andmaintains the Public Relations server, managing file storage and documentorganisation from internal and external stakeholders including brandpresentations, reports, press materials, awards won, brand standards, etc.
  
• Curates, updates andmaintains an approved media-friendly visual asset gallery and video library forthe press kit in collaboration with relevant departments.
  
• Supports developmentof weekly press alerts aligned to brand experiences, launches, seasonalofferings and events with approved visual content.
  
• Maintains a record ofhigh-profile celebrity and VIP visits.
  

Stakeholder and Contact Management

• Maintains a robust,updated database of local and international media contacts, influencers,bloggers and industry partners.
  
• Identifiesbrand-relevant influencers and key opinion leaders to support coverage momentumin line with brand positioning and commercial objectives.
  
• Coordinatesadministrative support for media, influencer and VIP visits and partnershipsacross all destinations.
  

Media Relations and Coordination

• Develops creative andseasonal press pitches to support ongoing coverage of Group initiatives.
  
• Supports distributionof press releases to targeted media, agencies and key contacts.
  
• Responds to mediainquiries and interview requests, managing coordination of media visits andspecific events requiring the Public Relations team’s attention.
  
• Collaborates oninfluencer, partner and sponsor engagements.
  
• Builds and strengthensmedia relationships to generate editorial coverage.
  

Administrative Support

• Manages the Head ofDepartment's calendar, coordinating meetings, calls and key engagements.
  
• Supports the Head ofDepartment with administrative duties and reporting.
  
• Works with Head Officeon departmental administrative requests including contract filing, financialrecords and invoice processing.
  
• Coordinates andsubmits monthly team attendance records within required Human Resourcestimelines.
  
• Supports the in-housePublic Relations team and collaborates across departments to maintainconsistency in internal and external communication.
  
• Monitors competitoractivity to ensure The Group's Public Relations strategies remain current,appropriately positioned and industry-leading.
  
• Stays informed ofindustry developments in hospitality, entertainment, dining and wellness tosupport strategic positioning.
  

What Success Looks Like

BePart of an Organisation That Recognises Delivery and Rewards Growth.

You'll be part of a global, fast-growingbusiness operating across some of the most distinctive destinations in theindustry, working alongside a diverse, multicultural team united by sharedstandards, at a pace that supports real development and where consistentdelivery is recognised across every function, brand, and territory.

YouConnect

Yourecognise how your work affects the wider team, the guest, and the business,and you act accordingly.

You Represent the Brand

In every interaction, whether with a guest, acolleague, or a partner, you conduct yourself as a representative of thebrand.

You OwnIt

Youassume full responsibility for what falls within your remit, and you see itthrough to completion with minimal oversight.

You Deliver

Your work is accurate, timely, andconsistently meets the standard expected, while understanding how it connectsto the wider business, team output and commercial results.

You Grow

Youreceive feedback constructively, develop your capabilities with intent, andapproach every challenge as an opportunity to improve.