Director of Public Relations & Marketing

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in Riyadh is seeking a PR Director to enhance its brand presence through strategic media relationships and creative campaigns. Candidates should have at least five years of public relations experience and a relevant university degree. The position offers a competitive net salary, housing, transportation allowance, and a range of benefits including medical and life insurance. Join a prestigious team to create exceptional guest experiences in an iconic location.

Benefits

Competitive Net Salary in a Tax-Free Environment

Housing provided by the company

Transportation Allowance

30 days' vacation

10 days Public Holidays

Paid home leave tickets

Complimentary employee meals

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Worldwide Complimentary Room Nights

Laundry/dry cleaning for work attire

Growth & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five to seven years experience in public relations.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create newsworthy events and develop story ideas.

Responsibilities

• Set clear objectives for the PR team and monitor performance.
• Maximize brand presence across various channels.
• Cultivate relationships with media professionals.

Skills

Public relations experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Media relationships

Creative mindset

Social media proficiency

Education

University degree in journalism or communications

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

About the location:

An architectural icon in the heart of Saudi Arabia's vibrant capital soaring over the city in the iconic Kingdom Tower, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is a buzzing hub at the forefront of style and sophistication. Redesigned interiors bring authentic Saudi heritage and craftsmanship to life, while our distinguished team provides a bespoke experience through thoughtful, personalized service and hospitality.

The Role of the PR Director

As the PR Director of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, it is crucial to set clear objectives for your PR team and monitor their performance to ensure the maximum impact on the hotel's brand presence across various channels.

A key objective should be maximizing brand presence on various channels, such as the web, TV, and social media. This requires strategizing and executing creative campaigns that capture the attention of your target audience. With a creativity mindset, your team can develop engaging content that resonates with potential guests and drives brand awareness.

Effective PR involves cultivating and maintaining relationships with media professionals and influential individuals in the industry. By building strong connections with journalists, bloggers, and other key figures, your team can secure favorable press coverage and positive publicity for Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh.

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

Prime location in the heart of the capital, nestled within the iconic 99‑storey Kingdom Tower. Situated at such a prestigious address, our property offers unparalleled proximity to key business areas, shopping centres, and cultural sites, 276 spacious and light‑filled rooms, including 39 luxurious suites.

Areas of responsibility are Sales & Marketing, F&B, Rooms.

Food & Beverage

The hotel offers three exceptional restaurant venues, collectively offering a seating capacity of 250 guests.

Our event facilities, with a mix of Ballroom and Meeting Rooms offer a remarkable 7,213 square metres (77,640 square feet) of space, making them the perfect choice for a wide range of events.

SPA and Wellness

Nestled within our establishment, our world‑class spa offers an array of indulgence across 8 treatment rooms for male guests and 1 treatment room designed exclusively for female guests. This haven of rejuvenation also encompasses high end facilities and a meticulously outfitted fitness centre.

Complementing this luxurious setting is our Spa department, boasting a diverse and dedicated team of 25 colleagues, all united in their mission to provide exceptional service to our esteemed guests.

Knowledge and Skills

• A minimum of five to seven years experience in public relations
• A university degree in journalism or communications or equivalent experience in public relations or journalism
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills
• Proven relationships with media, community and business contacts that have delivered demonstrable results, and the personality to maximize these contacts
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written), a strong sense of quality and a creative mind set
• A self‑starter that can multi‑task and priorities
• Proficiency in leveraging social media networks and related monitoring tools (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• The ability to create newsworthy events, develop story ideas and follow through with pitch leads

What to Expect:

• Competitive Net Salary in a Tax‑Free Environment
• Housing provided by the company
• Transportation Allowance
• 30 days' vacation
• 10 days Public Holidays per year
• Paid home leave tickets
• Complimentary employee meals
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Worldwide Complimentary Room Nights with Four Seasons
• Laundry/dry cleaning for provided for work attire
• Growth & Development opportunities