Director of Public Relations

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.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Overlooking the Venetian Lagoon and just steps from Piazza San Marco, Danieli, a Four Seasons Hotel, Venice is an iconic property offering elegant, spacious accommodations. The historic hotel showcases majestic Venetian architecture dating back to the 14th century. Guests can also enjoy spectacular views of Venice’s landmarks from the rooftop Restaurant Terrazza Danieli.

About the Role

Responsible for the development and execution of an annual integrated plan that includes public relations, social media, and marketing communications strategies supporting the hotel’s business objectives. The role aims to increase awareness and positive perception of the hotel, its Food and Beverage outlets, Spa, services, and personnel, ultimately contributing to driving traffic and revenues.
Acts as the hotel’s representative during industry or media events and oversees all external communications activities.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Planning & Brand Awareness
• Develop and execute a strategic plan including earned, owned, and paid media to support the hotel’s business objectives.
• Deploy creative content strategies across multiple owned and earned channels.
• Manage image and reputation while working closely with operational departments on marketing and promotions.
• Engage in media relations by actively managing professional relationships with local and regional media and influencers that benefit the hotel and company as a whole.
• Identify and develop integrated PR and Social Media programs that capitalize on unique and newsworthy stories and leverage unexpected opportunities.

Media & Influencer Relations

• Host media visits, pitch targeted story ideas, organize FAM trips and photoshoots, and entertain key media and influencer contacts.
• Respond promptly to media enquiries and support social PR activities.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date media contact database, including online publications and resources.
• Actively pitch stories to media as well as Corporate Communication channels (FS News, Four Seasons Magazine, The World of Four Seasons, and other corporate PR agencies).

Digital & Social Media Strategy

• Oversee the hotel’s digital content strategy and manage all property social media channels.
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