Director of Public Relations

Director of Public Relations

Location: Riyadh

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: REQ10327615

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:

An architectural icon in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s vibrant capital soaring over the city in the iconic Kingdom Tower, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is a buzzing hub at the forefront of style and sophistication. Redesigned interiors bring authentic Saudi heritage and craftsmanship to life, while our distinguished team provides a bespoke experience through thoughtful, personalized service and hospitality.

The Role of the PR Director:

As the PR Director of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, it is crucial to set clear objectives for your PR team and monitor their performance to ensure the maximum impact on the hotel's brand presence across various channels. A key objective should be maximizing brand presence on various channels, such as the web, TV, and social media. This requires strategizing and executing creative campaigns that capture the attention of your target audience. With a creativity mindset, your team can develop engaging content that resonates with potential guests and drives brand awareness.

Effective PR involves cultivating and maintaining relationships with media professionals and influential individuals in the industry. By building strong connections with journalists, bloggers, and other key figures, your team can secure favorable press coverage and positive publicity for Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. A minimum of five to seven years experience in public relations
2. A university degree in journalism or communications or equivalent experience in public relations or journalism
3. Strong and effective interpersonal skills
4. Proven relationships with media, community and business contacts that have delivered demonstrable results
5. Excellent communications skills (verbal and written), a strong sense of quality and a creative mindset
6. A self-starter that can multi-task and prioritize
7. Proficiency in leveraging social media networks and related monitoring tools (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
8. The ability to create newsworthy events, develop story ideas and follow through with pitch leads

What to Expect:

• Competitive Net Salary in a Tax-Free Environment
• Competitive housing allowance
• Transportation Allowance
• 30 days’ vacation
• 10 days Public Holidays per year
• Paid home leave tickets
• Complimentary employee meals
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Worldwide Complimentary Room Nights with Four Seasons
• Laundry/dry cleaning provided for work attire
• Growth & Development opportunities
• Additional Family Benefits apply

Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of - the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.