[Hiring] Corporate Manager, Public Relations @Pyramid Global Hospitality

Role Description

The Corporate Public Relations Manager serves as a dedicated public relations resource for select hotels within Pyramid Global Hospitality's independent collection, Benchmark Resorts & Hotels. Acting as an extension of the assigned property's marketing team, the role provides hands-on communications support, including:

• Media relations
• Story development
• Press materials
• Influencer engagement
• Property-specific earned media initiatives

In addition to supporting assigned hotels, the role is an instrumental part of Benchmark's broader portfolio communications efforts. Partnering with the corporate director of public relations and Pyramid’s external PR agency partner(s), the corporate public relations manager drives the execution of portfolio campaigns.

The ideal candidate is a creative, proactive, and self-motivated communications professional with the experience and judgment to operate independently in a remote environment. A strong storyteller, relationship builder, and project manager, this individual must be skilled at:

• Fostering internal and external relationships
• Uncovering opportunities
• Earning the trust of property and corporate stakeholders

The successful candidate will possess a solid understanding of what drives media coverage and be capable of evaluating story angles, communications opportunities, and agency recommendations through both a strategic and business lens. They must be resourceful, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while driving results across a diverse hospitality portfolio.

• Lead direct day-to-day support for select resorts and hotels in Pyramid’s independent collection, Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, as assigned.
• Maintain consistent and well-balanced communication with assigned hotels.
• Proactively identify newsworthy stories, trends, partnerships, milestones, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Conduct proactive media outreach and respond to reactive press requests.
• Develop and/or update property press kits as needed.
• Collaborate with the corporate director of public relations to develop and implement PR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate media and content creator visits.
• Support issues management and crisis communications efforts as needed.
• Execute integrated PR campaigns to increase awareness of Benchmark Resorts & Hotels.
• Serve as a liaison between corporate stakeholders, agency partners, and participating properties.
• Partner with the external PR agency and corporate director of public relations to identify, develop, and advance portfolio-wide story opportunities.
• Develop and edit communications materials as needed.
• Monitor campaign performance and media coverage.
• Manage organization and maintenance of Benchmark Resorts & Hotels public relations resources.
• Maintain current knowledge of property updates, openings, renovations, awards, partnerships, and notable milestones.
• Lead editorial-style content development for the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels blog.
• Provide support to the corporate director of public relations for Pyramid Global Hospitality’s corporate communications program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of communications and public relations experience in a relevant field (previous hospitality experience a plus).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Media relations experience, including story development, pitching, and facilitating media requests.
• Knowledge of influencer/content creator best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Outgoing and self-motivated individual.
• Ability to work productively in a remote environment.
• Strong home internet connection.
• Attendance on daily virtual meetings.
• Some travel required. Less than 25%.

Compensation

$90,000 - $100,000

Benefits

• Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate.