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Marriott International · 7 hours ago

Director, Public Relations – Global Newsroom

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$127K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, and they are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Public Relations for their Global Newsroom. This role involves developing and executing a centralized editorial strategy to support the storytelling needs of over 30 global brands and modernizing the company's communications approach.

LeisureTourismTravel

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and lead a centralized, cross-brand newsroom function to identify, prioritize, and produce high-impact stories that support global brand and portfolio PR goals

Develop and maintain an editorial calendar that aligns with brand milestones, brand activations and partnerships, loyalty campaigns, and more

Serve as the editorial gatekeeper for content across brand segments channels to ensure evergreen brand awareness

Partner with global brand PR leads to identify proactive storytelling opportunities that reflect both brand distinctiveness and portfolio value

Oversee the creation of media-ready content, including press releases, pitches, media kits, backgrounders, thought leadership materials, and multimedia assets

Collaborate with internal creative and digital teams to develop content formats that resonate across global media channels

Monitor media trends and consumer insights to inform story ideation, refine editorial strategy, and support in PR planning

Act as a connective tissue between global brand PR, global marketing, loyalty, and continent PR teams

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure stories are informed by key business initiatives, brand positioning, and global relevance

Build and lead newsroom editorial meetings and contribute to in-house global PR planning forums

Qualification

Public RelationsEditorial StrategyMedia RelationsContent DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationEditorial JudgmentHospitality ExperienceWriting SkillsStorytellingProject Management

Required

Four-year college degree in communications, public relations, or related field

10 years' experience working in public relations or editorial strategy, preferably in a global brand organization or PR agency setting

Proven experience building or leading editorial functions or newsroom-style operations within PR

Deep understanding of media relations, content development, and global storytelling trends

Strong editorial judgment, excellent writing skills, and a knack for identifying compelling stories

Experience managing cross-functional projects and navigating complex matrixed organizations

Preferred

Hospitality, travel, or consumer brand experience

Benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Discounts at Marriott properties

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance plan

Childcare discounts

Coverage for medical

Dental

Vision

Health care flexible spending account

Dependent care flexible spending account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Adoption expense reimbursements

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Company

Marriott International

Glassdoor4.0

Marriott International, Inc.

Founded in 1927

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

http://travel-brilliantly.marriott.com

H1B Sponsorship

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