Essentials Brand Communications Lead

hyatt; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic communications manager to join our Global Communications team. This role shapes global communications strategy for the Essentials brand portfolio and builds awareness through compelling consumer storytelling for guests, customers, and owners.

From planning to execution, you will collaborate with brand, regional, owner and development teams, support openings, milestones and property initiatives, and guide media relations and messaging across Hyatt’s

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of communications experience with consumer brands and media relations.
• Ability to translate business priorities into external communications plans and storytelling.
• Strong project management and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated brand communications and news engine planning for Essentials brands.
• Develop audience-specific communications strategies and storytelling aligned with priorities.
• Identify compelling story angles and translate insights into media opportunities.
• Lead proactive and reactive media relations and coordinate spokespeople.
• Manage day-to-day PR agency relationships and oversee deliverables.
• Support owner, operator and development communications with compelling stories.

Skills

Communications experience

Media relations

Storytelling

Project management

Travel readiness

Tools

AI-enabled tools (ChatGPT)

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic communications manager to join our Global Communications team. This role shapes global communications strategy for the Essentials brand portfolio and builds awareness through compelling consumer storytelling for guests, customers, and owners.

From planning to execution, you will collaborate with brand, regional, owner and development teams, support openings, milestones and property initiatives, and guide media relations and messaging across Hyatt’s