Manager, Brand PR, Japan & Micronesia

Role Purpose Ensure external communications activities are aligned with regional and global priorities and partner with assigned Americas business functions to tell IHG’s corporate story in the region

Key Accountabilities Design and manage strategic communications campaigns and initiatives that drive business and brand objectives forward

Collaborate and partner with key cross-functional stakeholders to define, create and deliver strategic, impactful narratives that support IHG’s overall corporate story in key areas: e.g., Growth (Brands, Value Proposition); Employment; Corporate Responsibility (Charitable Giving); Purpose (True Hospitality for Everyone)

Media storytelling and engagement including proactively identifying and pitching unique stories, paired with great content and appropriate IHG spokespeople. Develop and nurture relationships with key media (e.g., newspaper, online, trade/consumer/lifestyle, broadcast and freelance) and track and report media coverage

Oversee the research, development and writing of news releases, messaging materials, event/interview briefing books and backgrounders

Partner with key IHG leaders to develop and execute executive visibility and thought leadership programs and tactics, including media interviews and panel discussions at industry events

Protect company’s reputation by effectively managing communications response around corporate and hotel-level incidents, crises and issues including liaising with hotels, media and other stakeholders

Manage any outside vendors, including external PR agencies to support execution of PR programs

Key Skills & Experiences Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. B.A. in Journalism, Communications or English preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years progressive work related experience with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/processes related to the position, including public relations, media relations, executive support and internal communications.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Media relations expertise, as well as crisis communications and issues management, advocacy group and industry association relationship management
• Demonstrated excellence in preparing clear and concise written business communications for all types and levels of audiences
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate with all levels of management and employees
• Strong business focus with ability to think strategically (3-5 years out) and research pertinent business trends

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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