Summary
Accor is hiring a Cluster Public Relations Manager for Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea in Umluj, Saudi Arabia. The role leads public relations strategy, media relationships, events, internal communications and crisis response, while aligning property communications with corporate and brand standards. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or a related field and at least two years of public relations experience in Saudi Arabia; hospitality experience is strongly preferred. The position is for Saudi nationals, and pre-opening, project coordination and wellness-facility setup experience is highly preferred.
The posting
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Company Description
Raffles & Fairmont the Red Sea, positioned in the kingdom's groundbreaking Red Sea Project, will provide visitors access to two nature-focused resorts. With 361 rooms, 11 distinct dining concepts, including overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea and the mangroves, and a Spa.
Job Description
As Public Relations Manager, you will develop and execute the hotel’s Public Relations strategy, manage media relationships, oversee high-impact events, and ensure consistent internal and external communication aligned with brand and corporate standards.
You will act as the guardian of the hotel’s public image — protecting it, elevating it, and amplifying it.
Public Relations Strategy & Planning
Establish and manage a yearly (or half-yearly) PR action plan and budget
Drive proactive PR initiatives to maximize brand exposure
Align property-level PR with corporate direction and brand standards
Media Relations
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, influencers and media representatives
Draft and approve press releases, media pitches and PR materials
Organize press conferences, interviews and media appearances
Host press cocktails and press lunches at the hotel
Monitor media coverage and track PR campaign performance
Events & Brand Activation
Lead preparation, organization and follow-up of PR events
Represent the hotel at conferences, exhibitions and industry events
Collaborate cross-functionally to support Rooms, F&B and Banquet sales through PR initiatives
Crisis Communication
Develop crisis communication strategies
Respond effectively and professionally to reputational risks
Internal Public Relations
Keep hotel staff informed of relevant company and brand updates
Support internal communications and contribute to corporate publications
Collaborate with other Accor properties for cross-marketing initiatives
Corporate Alignment
Work closely with Corporate Public Relations on group initiatives
Participate in annual PR workshops
Maintain strong knowledge of brand positioning and group standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Saudi Arabia in public relations (hospitality experience strongly preferred)
Strong leadership capability and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident spokesperson with polished presentation skills
Strategic thinker with strong crisis management ability
Commercial awareness and understanding of luxury brand positioning
Additional Information
- Strong understanding of ultra-luxury wellness concepts and brand alignment.
- Experience in pre-opening operations, project coordination, and setup of wellness facilities is highly preferred.
- Ability to create innovative and culturally relevant wellness experiences aligned with the Red Sea destination.
- A proactive, anticipatory approach with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
- Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with luxury standards.