PR & Communications Supervisor

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:

The 123-room Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is the company’s second destination in Japan, in the city’s historic Higashiyama-ku district, close to the Kyoto National Museum and myriad heritage sites such as the Toyokuni Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Local artists are featured throughout the traditionally-inspired modern décor characterised by an understated Japanese aesthetic. The Hotel has a spa and fitness centre with a pool, and four food and beverage concepts. There are also be 57 Four Seasons Private Residences.

The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is looking for a PR & Communication Supervisor. Candidates with passion for excellence, expertise in hospitality operations and proven leadership experience are invited to apply for a career with Four Seasons. As a member of the Sales & Marketing Division, the PR & Communication Supervisor works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional experience.

About the role

The Public Relations & Communications Supervisor works directly with the Commercial Director in generating awareness of the Hotel through all public relations channels, including but not limited to print, online and broadcast media; social media; digital marketing, advertising; and special events and promotions.
※Language : English (Business Level) and Japanese (Business Level) .

What you will do

• Maintain professional relationships with local media and partners to support achieving the goals outlined in the PR plan, including the distribution of targeted media releases, media kits, pitches, and other PR related material
• Attend internal meetings for Food & Beverage, Catering, Spa, and Rooms and will be actively involved in maintaining communication and promotional calendars for each department
• Assist in the execution of an annual PR plan as an integral part of the Hotel marketing plan to increase awareness and positive perception of the Hotel, its spa, culinary programs, services, and personnel
• Translation of press and marketing materials in Japanese and manage translation in International languages as needed

What you bring

• Require a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks
• Fluent in Japanese and English with a strong sense of quality and a creative mind set

• Works independently, is self-motivated and proactive in taking on new tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports
• Apply an ethical approach to the outcome of situations

What we offer: 
•    Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
•    Excellent Training and Development opportunities
•    Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
•    Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
•    Complimentary Employee Meals

https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/job/REQ10338452/PR-Communications-Supervisor