Cluster Public Relations Manager - Raffles & Fairmont The Red Sea (Saudi National)

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Develop crisis communication strategies
• Respond effectively and professionally to reputational risks

• 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

• Work closely with Corporate Public Relations on group initiatives
• Participate in annual PR workshops
• Maintain strong knowledge of brand positioning and group standards

• 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

• 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.