Director Of Public Relations
Unique Vacations, Inc.
2021-12-03 07:31:57
Miami, Florida, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Sales & Marketing
Job description
Join us and make an impact!
Want to have an impact on one of the world's most well-known consumer brands? Here is your chance. Unique Vacations Inc., an affiliate of the worldwide representative for the brands of luxury all-inclusive resort leader Sandals Resorts International - including couples-only Sandals Resorts and family-friendly Beaches Resorts, is seeking an experienced public relations pro to lead the in-house media relations team, establishing practices and building assets to support all external publicity efforts including management of contracted agencies. Ideal candidates will have at least ten years' experience including tenure at an established public relations agency, preferably serving clients in the travel and hospitality industry
WHO ARE WE?
Unique Vacations, Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. We take pride in providing sales, marketing, public relations, advertising and creative services to Sandals and Beaches Resorts to showcase the Luxury Included experience, which the guests have come to adore.
We are dedicated to our customers, vendors and our most precious commodity, our staff. We strive to excel in all areas of the company to provide overall satisfaction in a healthy work environment. UVI also believes in giving back to our community and are active participants in supporting the Sandals Foundation, March of Dimes and St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for individuals with forward thinking mindsets that will bring us to the next level. At Unique Vacations, Inc. we feel that a company is most powerful when everyone can make their mark. When you do what you love, you will be empowered to create the future that you want.
APPLY, CREATE, IMPACT:
Unique Vacations, Inc. is currently looking for a Director of Public Relations to join our team! If you are interested, please apply as well as visit our career portal at: This position is based in office, Miami Florida.
JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Oversee internal and external Media Relations team
· Craft story narratives, pitch media outlets, developing relationships with key media, and manage external PR firms
· Lead the development of company-wide and internal communications objective
· Assist in the creation of PR plans, press materials, media Alerts and Executive Messaging
· Work in conjunction with social media team to co-develop relevant messaging and campaigns
· Facilitation of company press events
COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications include:
· Excellent follow-up and communication skills, verbal & written
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
· Ability to lead and foster a positive team environment
· Ability to travel internationally as well as domestic
· Ability to innovate and create excitement in an entrepreneurial environment
· Capability to adapt to working in a fast paced, high -pressured landscape
EXPERIENCE:
Outlined below are the academic qualifications and length and type of experience deemed necessary by Unique Vacations Inc., in order to perform the role of Copywriter competently.
· Education: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university preferred, in Public Relations, Journalism or related communications field
· Experience: At least ten years of experience to include tenure with an inhouse Public Relations department or agency.
· Able to successfully lead teams and large scale projects
· Candidate should possess strong writing skills, ability to identify and pitch story concepts, develop strong media relationships.
Please note that this position is office based and we are located in Miami, Florida.
We are not able to offer any relocation assistance.
BENEFITS:
We offer Health, Dental, Vision, LTD & Life Insurance, Sick days, Vacation days, Seven paid Legal Holidays and a generous 401K package. After one year of continuous employment you may visit one of the Resorts we represent at a minimal cost.
Once you visit one of the properties, you will not only experience the best of what the brand has to offer but you will get to see first hand what makes us so passionate and most of all so "Unique".