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Position Title: Manager, Commercial Tiered Services - CommunicationsAccountability: Senior Director of CommunicationsPosition Summary: Join Kimpton's internal commercial agency as a member of its communications department. Develop and lead public relations and communications strategies and tactics that maximize the impact of the story of Kimpton Hotels, Restaurants & Bars in print, broadcast, online and other media on an international, national, regional and local level. Serve as a bridge to bring brand campaigns to life in the field and trend-leading field examples to the brand.Primary Responsibilities: Execute public relations strategies, projects and events to drive awareness, reputation and revenue for Kimpton hotels, restaurants & bars utilizing the Kimpton commercial tiered services communications (CTS PR) offer.
Manage your own portfolio of internal accounts and service the properties based on their level of tiered service for communications, this includes but is not limited to the following:
Manage earned media strategy, shaping insights for quarterly PR plans, managing relationships with the DO, GMs, and chefs, and driving media results.
Plan and lead regular PR meetings to discuss PR plans and strategize for months ahead.
Establish and continually maintain positive and productive professional relationships with members of the news media, with a focus on regional and local press.
Oversee media communications including press release direction and editing, pitch strategies, trend opportunities and media planning calendars.
Develop strategies with property leadership regarding property and community communications to ensure PR efforts reflect both property and brandwide goals.
Manage monitoring of press clips and media trends. Prepare monthly media coverage and quarterly TrendKite reports, as applicable.
Assist social media and content strategies for properties while complementing broad branded content strategies, such as social media platforms, specifically Facebook and Instagram, and Kimpton's "Life is Suite" blog.
Develop relationships with community and philanthropic organizations that align with individual brands; recommend participation in key charitable events.
Own the CTS PR team's weekly social media memo to develop fresh content for all CTS PR hotels and restaurants to repurpose for their own property social handles.
Establish and maintain productive professional relationships with members of the media, including local, regional, trade and select national outlets. Pursue best practices regarding media/deskside visits, journalist dining, information requests and cultivation of new contacts.
Research, pitch and place favorable stories for properties including the people, programs, practices and events. Work closely with related disciplines such as marketing and sales to ensure maximum economic impact.
Collaborate with Kimpton's brand partnerships team to bring select partnerships to life at CTS PR properties.
Support the CTS PR team with managerial duties such as media monitoring, media list building and meeting agendas; lead the execution of the CTS PR team's monthly trend counsel and national media outreach in partnership with brand PR agency.
SKILLS REQUIRED: Qualified candidates will have at least four years of experience, ideally working in a public relations agency or as an in-house publicist. Ideally, at least two years will have been spent practicing in the hospitality industry. A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field
Stellar verbal and written communication skills; excellent knowledge of AP-style journalistic writing and editing practices and strong presentation skills
Ability to work with a geographically dispersed team as a member of the Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Commercial Tiered Services - Communications team, reporting to Kimpton's Senior Director of Communications
Results-oriented, self-motivated, creative and possessing a sense of humor
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet multiple deadlines
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to diplomatically prioritize requests
Agility and creative intellect, entrepreneurial, pragmatic and flexible in nature
Ability and willingness to follow established processes and procedures, and also work fluidly in situations where standard operating procedures do not exist
Proactive and resourceful problem solving capabilities
Fluency in social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and emerging outlets
Willingness to travel
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