Global Communications Manager
The Position
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ is seeking a Global Communications Manager.
The responsibilities of the Global Communications Manager role include (but are not limited to) the following:
Key Responsibilities
• Maximise brand awareness in target global media with support from SLH’s international PR agency network
• Ensure brand consistency in all global PR and marketing activity
• Provide input into the strategic direction of global PR activity
• Attend and coordinate media activities at international trade shows and SLH
• Compile presentations & speaking points for senior-level SLH spokespersons
• Foster excellent relationships with extensive global media contacts (B2B and B2C) and maintain an exhaustive global media database tailored to SLH with help from retained PR agencies
• Manage activity with international PR agencies with support from SLH’s in-house PR team
• Plan and execute world-class media events: standalone, at international trade shows and SLH sales events
• Draft compelling copy and upkeep of PR-related documents (press releases, press kits, press pitches, round-ups)
• Develop and maintain beneficial relationships with travel industry partners such as airlines and tourist boards to negotiate complimentary and media rate support
• Develop and execute relevant luxury partnerships to create brand awareness and commercial impact
• Coordinate individual media visits across the SLH hotel portfolio
• Organise and attend group media visits to international destinations
• Identify trends and topical news for use proactively and creatively to benefit the SLH brand
• Track, analyse and maintain global press coverage & PR reports for distribution internally and to SLH hotels
• Respond to the global day-to-day press enquiries via pr@slh.com and hotel PR enquiries via content@slh.com
• Coordinate targeted native content, competitions/reader offers within media titles
• Dedicated communications focus on SLH’s sustainable initiatives
• Manage day-to-day activity with Sustainability Executive and SLH’s Sustainability Consultant
• Research and draft regular engaging sustainability newsletters to hoteliers, sharing news and best practice
• Coordinate engaging sustainability webinars with hotel members to educate and engage
Reporting Lines
This key role reports to the Senior Vice President, Global Communications & Content.
Required Qualifications & Experience
• University Graduate
• 5+ years of relevant experience within PR division
• Interest in luxury, hotels, sustainability, and travel
• Creative flair with excellent written and / verbal skills
• Team player who can also work autonomously
• Confident networker with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Canva, Salesforce
How to Apply
Please email your CV to pegi.amarteifio@slh.com with a statement in support of application that includes:
• Why you are applying for the post
• Why you believe your qualifications and experience equip you for this post
• What attributes you would contribute
• How you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification
Effective Start Date
As soon as possible
Closing date
22nd January 2025
Place of work
Office Based (Flexible working hours) in London, UK.
About SLH
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) matches independently minded guests with independently spirited hotels. The diverse collection of over 600 hotels in more than 90 countries around the world includes everything from cutting edge design hotels and city centre sanctuaries to historic country mansions and remote private islands – all SLH hotels are consistently different, however, they are all united by the fact that they offer the best locations, highest quality, personalised service and a truly authentic way to discover a destination. Visit: www.slh.com