About this role
The Director of AMER Brand PR will lead the strategy and delivery of the PR function across all brands. This role requires developing and executing comprehensive public relations campaigns that enhance brand visibility and reputation in the Americas region. The director will collaborate closely with marketing, communications, and executive teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with business objectives. Additionally, they will manage media relations, crisis communications, and influencer partnerships to drive positive brand engagement. Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills are essential to inspire and guide the PR team toward achieving measurable results.
Your day to day
- A strong people leader with a strategic creative and enterprise mindset to Lead AMER PR strategy, team and plan - delivering top tier results in the AMER region in pursuit of making IHG a Beloved household name
- Work as part of Global PR leadership team to influence wider global PR Masterbrand strategy
- Lead AMER: Lead and deliver Halo brand and partnership PR campaigns in AMER, our always-on PR and Influencer strategy + agency strategy to ensure IHG and our priority brands are consistently in top tier outlets
- Focus on culture jacking opportunities that create PR that wins the hearts and minds of consumers, and set our brands apart from the competition with a focus on enabling global delivery and owner ROI globally
- A deep understanding of PR landscape and strong agency management capabilities and experience of managing an agency network to ensure alignment, high impact, consistency, efficiency, effectiveness and value for money.
- Ability to effectively influence leaders to shape strategy and to lead, engage and motivate a team
- Effective reporting, performance data and analytics to measure PR ROI
- Highly creative, connected to popular culture.
What we need from you
- Degree level – preferably in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Ability to deliver in a complex, international, matrixed and sometimes ambiguous environment.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure, drive change, and create advocacy with stakeholders and be comfortable working with, advising (and even coaching) senior executives.
- Ability to stay on course delivering a medium-term plan while tackling immediate day-to-day challenges.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to plan work logically, to set and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to lead a small team.
- Min 6 years work related experience with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines
- Knowledge of the global media landscape and ability to build relationships with key media stakeholders.
Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
The salary range for this role is $140,000.00 to $165,000.00. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
Who we are
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Other facts
About IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,000 properties.
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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.
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What you'll do
- The Director of AMER Brand PR will lead the strategy and delivery of the PR function across all brands, developing and executing comprehensive public relations campaigns. They will manage media relations, crisis communications, and influencer partnerships to enhance brand visibility and reputation in the Americas region.
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