What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations / Media Relations Coordinator position at Unique Vacations, Inc.?
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Unique Vacations, Inc. -- an affiliate of the worldwide representative for luxury all-inclusive Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts -- is seeking an extraordinary PR / Media Relations Coordinator to join its remarkable in-house, Miami-based Communications team.
OUR PERFECT MATCH
Unrelenting, creative, fiercely passionate, and downright the best in our industry, we’re in search of a forward-thinking self-starter with a deep, invested interest in the world of travel public relations. A budding professional who is as driven as they are detail-oriented, curious, and positive – who will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment wholeheartedly dedicated to authentically promoting and sharing stories from all aspects of our dynamic company and the world-renowned brands we represent.
We’re Better Together
We’re taking the luxury all-inclusive Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts brands to the moon, and we want you along for the ride! Our PR / Media Relations Coordinator will require a love for travel and the ability to effectively support the Public Relations department. The role presents a unique opportunity to immerse in the hospitality landscape from the vantage point of some of the world’s most recognized travel brands – a family-owned organization with an entrepreneurial spirit. Brainstorming, collaboration, delivering results, and moving the needle, together , is all in a rewarding day’s work – along with the unique opportunity to travel to our portfolio of spectacular Caribbean resorts.
Apply, Create, Impact
If you’re ready to make an impact on one of the world’s most renowned hospitality brands, we invite you to apply for the Public Relations Coordinator via our career portal: http://www.uvcareers.com/
Job Description
The PR / Media Coordinator is an essential member of the Communications team and is relied upon to be well organized, work independently and offer administrative support. This incumbent must possess excellent writing and interpersonal skills with the qualities of a strong team player and positive demeanor. This role requires an individual to display professionalism and must have the flexibility to travel as needed. Managing multiple work streams with the capability to thrive under deadlines in a fast-paced environment is a must.
Job Roles And Responsibilities
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
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 {Insert Text} competently.
Education: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university preferred, in Public Relations, Journalism or related communications field.
Experience: 2-3 years of experience in journalism, communications, content creation and/or public relations. Tourism/hospitality specific experience is a bonus.
Benefits
We offer a full benefits package including:
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”.
About Unique Vacations
Unique Vacations Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals and Beaches Resorts – exclusively providing, marketing, public relations, advertising, promotions, and creative services to showcase the Luxury Included experience, which the guests have come to adore for 40 years and counting for Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
Designed for couples in love, Sandals Resorts boasts 18 Luxury Included resorts located on the Caribbean’s best beaches in Jamaica, Bahamas, Barbados, Antigua, Curaçao, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenada. The family-friend resorts for everyone, Beaches Resorts offers three magnificent locations in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos.
We are headquartered in sunny South Florida – a hop, skip and a jump from the glorious Caribbean islands.
Learn more about the brands we represent at www.sandals.com and www.beaches.com .
Unique Vacations, Inc. -- an affiliate of the worldwide representative for luxury all-inclusive Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts -- is seeking an extraordinary PR / Media Relations Coordinator to join its remarkable in-house, Miami-based Communications team.
OUR PERFECT MATCH
Unrelenting, creative, fiercely passionate, and downright the best in our industry, we’re in search of a forward-thinking self-starter with a deep, invested interest in the world of travel public relations. A budding professional who is as driven as they are detail-oriented, curious, and positive – who will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment wholeheartedly dedicated to authentically promoting and sharing stories from all aspects of our dynamic company and the world-renowned brands we represent.
We’re Better Together
We’re taking the luxury all-inclusive Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts brands to the moon, and we want you along for the ride! Our PR / Media Relations Coordinator will require a love for travel and the ability to effectively support the Public Relations department. The role presents a unique opportunity to immerse in the hospitality landscape from the vantage point of some of the world’s most recognized travel brands – a family-owned organization with an entrepreneurial spirit. Brainstorming, collaboration, delivering results, and moving the needle, together , is all in a rewarding day’s work – along with the unique opportunity to travel to our portfolio of spectacular Caribbean resorts.
Apply, Create, Impact
If you’re ready to make an impact on one of the world’s most renowned hospitality brands, we invite you to apply for the Public Relations Coordinator via our career portal: http://www.uvcareers.com/
Job Description
The PR / Media Coordinator is an essential member of the Communications team and is relied upon to be well organized, work independently and offer administrative support. This incumbent must possess excellent writing and interpersonal skills with the qualities of a strong team player and positive demeanor. This role requires an individual to display professionalism and must have the flexibility to travel as needed. Managing multiple work streams with the capability to thrive under deadlines in a fast-paced environment is a must.
Job Roles And Responsibilities
- Provide creative, administrative and general support for overall PR & communications department needs, including media monitoring and clipping – as well as support in project coordination across departments.
- Collaborate with team members on all media relations initiatives, including building and maintaining our comprehensive, in-house media database; brainstorming and crafting creative pitches — building media relationships and securing fabulous placements for Sandals and Beaches.
- Meticulously organizing individual and group media visits – and hosting them on resort, too! – development of compelling itineraries, ensure seamless on-site experiences, and beyond.
- Thoughtfully write a dynamic mix of materials including press releases, media alerts, executive messaging, news blogs, too-pretty-to-put-down press kits and more.
- Collaborate on compelling internal and external communications content, including executive messaging, thought leadership pieces, social media and podcast content support, messaging surrounding special projects, brand events and launches, and more.
- Support in-market media relations (deskside appointments, group media events and other media relations / networking opportunities).
- Manage individual projects as assigned by the department.
- Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest trends and obtain additional background and current development information through research and interviews.
- Stay in the know as it relates to all things new with our resort brands and current promotional efforts.
- Attend operational reviews and weekly department meetings.
- Travel to resorts for photoshoots, media visits, and activations – with the incomparable Caribbean as the backdrop!
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
- A whole lot of passion and enthusiasm. This is non-negotiable.
- Exceptional communication skills, verbal & written. Simply put, a unique way with words.
- A self motivated individual with love for fast-paced environments.
- A master of organization who can juggle, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- A forward-thinking ‘how can we do this bigger, differently and better’ mindset.
- Your best, always. Whether working independently or as part of our close-knit, collaborative team.
- Savvy on a MAC - Word, Excel, Power-Point, Canva, Outlook. The works.
- Ability to travel internationally as well as domestic, with proper and up-to-date documentation.
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 {Insert Text} competently.
Education: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university preferred, in Public Relations, Journalism or related communications field.
Experience: 2-3 years of experience in journalism, communications, content creation and/or public relations. Tourism/hospitality specific experience is a bonus.
Benefits
We offer a full benefits package including:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer paid life insurance, STD, and LTD
- Sick days
- Vacation days
- 9 Holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Parental leave
- 401K plan with a company match
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”.
About Unique Vacations
Unique Vacations Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals and Beaches Resorts – exclusively providing, marketing, public relations, advertising, promotions, and creative services to showcase the Luxury Included experience, which the guests have come to adore for 40 years and counting for Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
Designed for couples in love, Sandals Resorts boasts 18 Luxury Included resorts located on the Caribbean’s best beaches in Jamaica, Bahamas, Barbados, Antigua, Curaçao, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenada. The family-friend resorts for everyone, Beaches Resorts offers three magnificent locations in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos.
We are headquartered in sunny South Florida – a hop, skip and a jump from the glorious Caribbean islands.
Learn more about the brands we represent at www.sandals.com and www.beaches.com .
