Director, Communications

This position is responsible for the development and management of the Public Relations, Social Media, Corporate Social Responsibility & Partnerships for the Fairmont Austin.Reporting to the Director of Sales and Marketing, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:Possesses comprehensive knowledge and skill in all aspects of marketing, PR and Social Media functionsAbility to implement marketing strategies to drive revenueDevelopment of marketing and promotional collateralProficiently leads the Marketing team to use appropriate forms of communication media to consistently deliver the Fairmont Austin stories and messages to its consumers globallyOversees all day-to-day Marketing Department operationsImplement corporate policies and procedures, ensuring and monitoring that all marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts are consistent with Fairmont Austin and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ brand standardsEnsure that advertising and promotions budget is balanced and that projects are prioritized based on the available budget.Develop and support various media initiatives such as media visits, media events, photo shoots, story pitches to enhance the profile of the Fairmont Austin and our global presenceExecute Fairmont Austin’s Corporate Social Responsibility platform and Green Partnership ProgramDevelop local Partnerships that will strengthen the hotel’s community relations and leverage our brand, location and align with our key initiativesDemonstrates superior research and analytical skillsDemonstrates a comprehensive understanding of trends to anticipate future market dynamics and develop a strategic directionPossesses strong skills and abilities to support the development and implementation of Fairmont Austin strategy across all communications platforms including social mediaDefines and executes the Communication StrategyDemonstrates strong creative and conceptual thinking in delivering solutions that are innovative, while maintaining the authenticity and reflecting the reputation of the Fairmont AustinLiaison between the hotel and its partners – maintain existing partnerships/develop new ones.  Ensure all partnerships are appropriate for the hotel in terms of image and benefits.Assist in the selection of appropriate agencies to support the positioning of the Fairmont Austin throughout the pre-opening and opening.  Oversees agency management within the Communications departmentAdditional duties as assigned.What is in it for you:Paid time offMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401KComplimentary shift mealEmployee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwideLearning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further developmentOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee