Marketing & Communications Manager

Company DescriptionOverlooking the scenic South China Sea, an hour away by ferry from Singapore, Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon will introduce Swiss-inspired hospitality to Bintan in celebration of Movenpick's rich culinary legacy. The resort is set to be the new beach getaway destination for all generations with standout facilities, including 420 rooms & suites, two golf courses, three lagoon swimming pools, unique restaurant concepts, a two-storey beach club, and spacious event spaces. Wellness will also be an integral part of the resort experience, with a vast wellness and recreation village that will feature a gym, a spa, and Kid Club.Job DescriptionMaintain good working relationships with local and international media.Maintain current media lists: local and international travel, leisure, lifestyle, entertainment, business, and food editors.Execute media placements for the hotel through news releases and personal contacts.Develop business and leisure travel promotions; release to press and/or target audience.Explore valuable media trades where appropriate.Serve as hotel spokesperson, when appointed by General Manager, to make all official statements for the hotel to media, especially during crisis situations.Maintain a photo/electronic library of hotel Executive Committee and all other aspects of the hotel.Maintain and update the hotel’s website.Submit stories/photos to media regularly. Monitor news coverage and circulate internally.Maintain an updated hotel press kit to include news releases, Executive Committee biographies & photos.Establish PR & Communications programs that will benefit and support sales and F&B strategies and initiatives.Assist the Director of Sales and Marketing in developing and producing sales support materials for the hotel (newsletters, brochures, mailers, promotion materials, in-room information, guides, etc.).Assist the Director of Food and Beverage in the development and production of signage, menus, and other F&B collateral materials.Contribute to employee newsletters, announcements, and other printed materials published by the Talent & Culture department.Monitor all printed materials to ensure adherence to corporate identity standards.Arrange photography of VIP guests and maintain archives.Coordinate all special events and promotions with the aim to maximize publicity.Evaluate requests for hotel donations of services/financial participation from civil, social and charitable organizations; respond to requests, coordinate reservations and preparation of gift certificates; serve as the hotel’s representative on major civic or community programs.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree.Minimum 6 years of experience in Marketing Communications/Public Relations or 2 years of experience in a similar capacity.Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint. #J-18808-Ljbffr