Regional PR Coordinator — Hawaii Hospitality Brand

Highgate Hotels, LP; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Honolulu is seeking a Regional PR Coordinator to elevate Hawaii’s regional portfolio through proactive media relations, strategic storytelling and brand communications. You will liaise with media, influencers, and local marketing leaders to shape full-funnel campaigns and support on-property operations to strengthen brand positioning.

The role supports development of brand messaging, guest programming and guest satisfaction while enhancing team culture through collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years' experience in the Marketing/Communications industry (hospitality industry essential).
• Strong writing and proofreading skills with attention to brand voice.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable coordinating with internal teams, media and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with media.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media alerts, pitches, and byline articles.
• Assist with fielding and managing inbound media inquiries; support in coordinating and staffing interviews, site visits, and press stays.
• Help track media coverage and compile regular reporting on placements, reach, and sentiment.
• Assist in identifying, vetting, coordinating, and managing on-property media visits, press tours, and FAM trips to secure earned media coverage and positive exposure; track deliverables and performance.
• Assist in the development of PR strategies and campaigns that align with marketing and business goals and seasonal priorities.
• Draft key messaging and talking points for spokespeople; partner with Marketing on integrated campaigns.
• Maintain a repository of media-facing brand assets; ensure consistent brand voice across communications.
• Support planning and execution of photo and video shoots on property; manage photo libraries and public visual identity.
• Collaborate on campaigns that incorporate F&B, spa/wellness, sustainability and cultural programs.
• Prepare reports and materials for meetings; track KPIs/ROIs and monitor media trends.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong writing

Proofreading

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Tools

Canva

Cision

Meltwater

Muckrack

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Honolulu is seeking a Regional PR Coordinator to elevate Hawaii’s regional portfolio through proactive media relations, strategic storytelling and brand communications. You will liaise with media, influencers, and local marketing leaders to shape full-funnel campaigns and support on-property operations to strengthen brand positioning.

The role supports development of brand messaging, guest programming and guest satisfaction while enhancing team culture through collaboration