Director of Public Relations & Marketing

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

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Riyadh is seeking a Director of Public Relations & Marketing to lead PR initiatives and enhance brand presence. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategic campaigns, cultivating relationships with media professionals, and managing all PR activities. A strong background in public relations, communication skills, and creativity are essential for this role. The company offers competitive salary, housing, and travel benefits in a tax-free environment.

Benefits

Competitive net salary

Company provided housing

Transportation allowance

30 days vacation

10 public holidays per year

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

• 5-7 years of experience in public relations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven relationships with media and community contacts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR campaigns to drive brand awareness.
• Oversee media relations across multiple channels.
• Collaborate with various teams to align PR initiatives.

Skills

Public relations expertise

Interpersonal communication

Creativity

Social media proficiency

Education

University degree in journalism or communications

Job description

Director of Public Relations & Marketing

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

LocationAn architectural icon in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s vibrant capital, the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh sits within the iconic Kingdom Tower. With 276 spacious rooms including 39 suites, the hotel offers unparalleled proximity to business areas, shopping centres, and cultural sites.

Role OverviewAs the PR Director, you will set clear objectives for the PR team and monitor performance to maximize the hotel’s brand presence across web, TV, and social media. You will strategize and execute creative campaigns, cultivate and maintain relationships with media professionals and influential industry figures, and secure favorable press coverage and positive publicity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR campaigns that drive brand awareness.
• Oversee media relations, securing coverage across web, TV and other channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, bloggers and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, F&B and Rooms teams to align PR initiatives with business objectives.
• Manage content creation, ensuring high quality and brand‑consistent messaging.
• Analyze PR performance metrics and report on impact.
• Lead the creation and execution of newsworthy events and story ideas.
• Prioritize tasks, manage time effectively and drive results as a self‑starter.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in public relations.
• University degree in journalism, communications or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven relationships with media, community and business contacts.
• Creativity and a strong sense of quality.
• Self‑starter who can multi‑task and prioritize.
• Proficiency in leveraging social media networks and monitoring tools.
• Ability to create newsworthy events, develop story ideas and follow through with pitches.

Benefits

• Competitive net salary in a tax‑free environment.
• Company provided housing.
• 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 work attire.
• Growth & development opportunities.

Employment type: Full‑time