PR and Communications Manager - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and family-friendly destination, is located on Jumeirah Beach Road just 15km from the city centre and 25km from Dubai International Airport. Since its opening in 1997, this landmark property, characterised by its iconic wavelike silhouette and renowned façade, stands proudly on Dubai's most exclusive private beachfront.

With 599 sea-facing rooms and suites and 19 private villas, Jumeirah Beach Hotel provides access to the very best leisure, health and wellness facilities for all our guests, including the award-winning Talise Spa, state-of-the-art J Club fitness and wellness centre, and Sinbad’s Kids Club, as well as extensive conference and banqueting facilities. The beach resort also boasts a wide choice of dining options, including signature outlet Bastion, recently rated as one of the top restaurants recognised in the prestigious Gault&Millau UAE Guide 2022.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a PR & Marketing Manager to join our Marketing team in Jumeirah Beach Hotel. As with all colleagues within the Marketing Department, the PR & Comms Manager will play an essential part in actively contributing towards the department’s purpose:

“Define and implement Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s marketing and communications strategy, providing vision, framework, and marketing assistance to all hotel departments, including Sales, Revenue, Spa, F&B, C&I, and Sports & Leisure.”

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day external communications at the hotel level, reporting to the Associate Director of Marketing, and support the development and execution of annual communication plans based on the brand pillars of service, dining, and design.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with UAE media and influencers, ensuring their attendance at hotel events and delivering high-quality media experiences.
• Coordinate the creation and dissemination of communication materials such as press releases, listings, and stories, while also identifying internal content for sharing with the corporate office.
• Work closely with marketing, sales, and e-commerce teams to ensure integrated campaigns across channels, while supporting strategic partnerships and sponsorships to enhance awareness and drive business results.
• Manage social media strategy and execution, including calendar planning, KPI setting, content development, agency coordination, and performance analysis to build an engaged online community.
• Oversee media events, coach and develop the Social Media Assistant Manager, ensure consistent brand messaging, and support issue management to protect brand reputation, while tracking and reporting ROI and campaign effectiveness.

About You:

• Possesses 4 to 5 years of public relations experience, preferably within international hospitality, PR agencies, or renowned blue-chip companies, with strong media contacts across luxury, lifestyle, fashion, and business sectors.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of PR practices in the luxury hospitality industry, along with solid communication, branding, and marketing expertise—including both traditional and digital channels.
• Skilled in social media management and content creation, with a strong understanding of platform dynamics and data-driven campaign planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Brings strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, collaborating effectively with executive leadership, chefs, F&B teams, and corporate offices. Well-versed in event management, analytics tools, advertising strategies, and hotel operations, with the added advantage of multilingual capabilities beyond English.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.