Marketing Communications Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; AlUla; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international hospitality company is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager for the opening of their new hotel in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. This pivotal role involves developing and executing an integrated marketing communications strategy, managing public relations, and ensuring brand presence across all channels. Candidates should have 3–5 years in hotel marketing communications and strong skills in stakeholder management and project management. The position comes with great benefits including complimentary nights at Hyatt properties.

Benefits

Long term career growth opportunities

Complimentary nights in other Hyatt properties

Colleague rates and discounts

Connected team environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in hotel marketing communications.
• Experience in opening hotel environments preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience managing agencies and marketing calendars.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing communications strategy.
• Partner with Sales and Revenue Management for marketing initiatives.
• Lead public relations activity for exposure.
• Oversee social media strategy and content direction.
• Manage marketing assets and campaigns in line with brand standards.
• Track marketing performance and report results.
• Manage marketing budgets and forecasting.

Skills

Hotel marketing communications

Integrated marketing

Public relations

Digital marketing

Social media strategy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality or related field

Job description

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"Our leaders have always encouraged us to try new approaches and learn by experimentation. The biggest learning through this was that persistence and calculated risks, pay off."

We are looking for an experienced Marketing Communications Manager to lead the opening of Hyatt Place AlUla

Hyatt Place AlUla represents a significant milestone in Hyatt’s expansion across the region and will feature 214 guestrooms, two food and beverage outlets, meeting space, swimming pool and a fitness center appealing to both leisure and business travelers.

Your Role

As Marketing Communications Manager for the opening of Hyatt Place AlUla, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how the hotel is introduced to the world. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the hotel’s integrated marketing communications strategy—bringing together advertising, public relations, digital, social media, partnerships, and brand storytelling to support the hotel’s vision and commercial objectives.

Working closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing and key internal and external partners, this role ensures Hyatt Place AlUla launches with impact, relevance, and a strong, consistent brand presence across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the hotel’s integrated marketing communications strategy and annual marketing calendar.
• Partner with Sales and Revenue Management to identify opportunities and deliver effective on- and offline marketing initiatives.
• Lead public relations activity and agency coordination to drive local, regional, and international exposure.
• Oversee social media strategy, content direction, and performance in collaboration with agency partners and Hyatt Digital Marketing.
• Manage the hotel’s marketing assets, campaigns, and creative suppliers in line with Hyatt brand standards.
• Track marketing performance and report results through regular Sales & Marketing reviews.
• Manage marketing budgets, expenditures, and forecasting in support of annual planning.
• Build relationships with media, influencers, destination partners, and the local community to strengthen brand presence.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in hotel marketing communications, preferably within an opening hotel environment.
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing, including PR, digital, social media, partnerships, and campaign activation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Creative mindset combined with analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Experience managing agencies, budgets, and marketing calendars.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.

Other

Candidates must currently reside in Saudi Arabia and be legally eligible to work in the Kingdom.

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And we offer a great range of benefits, including:

• Long term career growth opportunities
• A motivated and connected team
• 12 complimentary nights (per year) in other Hyatt properties around the world as well as colleague rates and discounts
• And a company that truly cares

Discover what’s next. We look forward to hearing and learning from you.