Regional Public Relations; PR) Coordinator

Job Details

• Requisition :
• Category:
  Communications
• Job Location:
  
  US-HI-Honolulu
• Property:
  Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
• Compensation Minimum: USD $28.85/Hr.
• Compensation Maximum: USD $28.85/Hr.
• Pay Class:
  Full Time
• Compensation Type:
  Yearly

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.

Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

The all-new, vibrant 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach blends indoor and outdoor luxury to elevate the experience of Oahu resorts. Every space has been envisioned by award-winning design firm, Rockwell Group. Fresh, welcoming and relaxing, it's an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Waikiki.

Experience our spacious, welcoming lobby and captivating 280,000 gallon Oceanarium unique to Honolulu resorts. Coming soon, the destination pool deck with private cabanas will offer a saltwater infinity pool, a shallow-water pool and club for kids, and a pool bar that seamlessly transitions from day to night. With a location steps from Waikiki Beach, it's where Hawaii vacations turn moments into memories.

Our resort is proudly named in honor of Queen Lili'uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Beloved by her people, she was a music composer, an author and an ardent supporter of her culture. Her spirit is infused into the resort, which shares the same privileged location as her beachside home Ke'alohilani, meaning the royal brightness. Welcome to a fresh perspective on resorts in Waikiki.

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.

The Regional PR Coordinator will play a pivotal role in elevating the Highgate Hawaii regional portfolio by supporting impactful, demand-generating property PR & communications initiatives. This role assists with proactive media relations, strategic storytelling and brand communications designed to elevate brand visibility and demand-generating narratives across local, select national, traditional and emerging media landscapes. This role liaises with media and influencers/creators, works closely with the region's marketing leaders for full-funnel campaigns, and on-property operations and department leaders to support property positioning within Hawaii's competitive hospitality landscape.

This role will also support in the develop and refinement of brand messaging and guest programming, while positively contributing to enhancing guest satisfaction and team culture.

• Develop and maintain relationships with media
• Draft and distribute press releases, media alerts, pitches, and byline articles
• Assist with fielding and managing inbound media inquiries; support in coordinating and staffing interviews, site visits, and press stays
• Help track media coverage and compile regular reporting on placements, reach, and sentiment
• Assist in identifying, vetting, coordinating, and managing on-property media visits, press tours, and FAM trips to secure earned media coverage and positive exposure; track deliverables and performance

• Assist in the development of PR strategies and campaigns that align with overall marketing and business goals and seasonal priorities (openings, renovations, culinary launches, events, luau/entertainment programming)
• Draft key messaging and talking points for spokespeople
• Partner with Marketing on integrated campaigns spanning earned, owned, and paid channels

• Help maintain a repository of media-facing brand assets, fact sheets, executive bios, and press kits
• Assist in ensuring consistent brand voice and messaging across all external…