Senior Director Corporate Communications & Public Relations

Omni Hotels & Resorts•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Corporate Communications/Public Relations with proven experience in developing and executing strategic communications and public relations plans. This role is responsible for generating positive exposure, broadening brand awareness, implementing strategic crisis communications, and advancing business objectives across internal and external audiences. The Senior Director will spearhead comprehensive public relations for the Omni brand, deliver hands-on support for key projects, and design and execute media relation strategies, including messaging and securing demand for over 50 hotels. This is an on-site, full-time position based at the corporate office in Dallas, TX.

Requirements

College degree in communications, public relations or related fields
Superb public speaker with impeccable written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional people and leadership skills and strong emotional IQ
Experience managing external PR agencies
8 years of travel or hospitality experience
5+ year directing and leading external agencies and internal teams
At least three years’ experience in crisis management
Program and project management experience
Maturity and good judgement in knowing when and how to escalate issues while balancing the needs of various stakeholders, including executive leadership, human resources and legal
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects, perform well under pressure and be a team player
Ability to travel throughout US, Mexico, and Canada

Nice To Haves

Partner development and relationship management experience an asset

Responsibilities

Develop and execute high-impact and innovative strategies that increase revenue and broaden visibility for the Omni brand across traditional and new media
Serve as a trusted media liaison and advisor to Owners, C-Suite and senior executives; serve as a company spokesperson
Lead and mitigate crisis communications and reputation management
Amplify experiential activations with tastemaker and influencer collaborations
Position Omni’s senior executives as thought leaders within the industry; prepare talking points, briefing books and all materials needed for speaking engagements and media interviews
Design and execute media relations strategies and messaging to ensure they support business objectives and brand initiatives
Manage PR/communications budget
Direct and manage small internal and external communications team
Architect how PR/Comms is done at the corporate level and regional/local level
Develop, plan and execute large-scale events (i.e., hotel groundbreakings and grand opening events) with cross-functional teams and internal/external partners
Mentor and guide on-property leaders and marketing teams to understand strategic PR and communications
Monitor, research and advise on industry practices and trends to ensure Omni is represented both at the brand and hotel level
Oversee, direct and streamline internal communication and write internal communications for senior executives across a variety of mediums
Write and edit external communications pieces for executives and media
Advise on social media strategies, as needed