About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. About Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou is a luxury island retreat fully commanding a 30 acre (12 hectare) private island on the scenic Jinji Lake. Set to open in the second half of 2023, the Hotel will have over 200 well-appointed rooms, suites and private villas, lush gardens, indoor and outdoor pools offering a lifestyle that is uniquely Suzhou and uncompromising service that is uniquely Four Seasons. Job Description The Director of Public Relations and Communications is responsible for the development and execution of an annual strategic and integrated plan that is comprised of public relations, social media and marketing communications strategies that support the hotel/resort’s business objectives, increase awareness and positive perception of the hotel, leading position in the community, its Food and Beverage outlets, Spa, services and personnel, partnerships and contribute to driving traffic and revenues. - Develop and execute a strategic plan including PR, social media and other marketing communications channels and partnerships to support the business objectives of the hotel - Deploy a creative content strategy across multiple owned and earned channels - Manage image and reputation management - Work closely with operational departments on marketing and promotions Job Requirements - Proactive and creative in identifying and developing integrated PR, Social Media and content programs to achieve business objectives and elevate hotel visibility- Develop relationships with local, regional and international media and influencers through fam hosting, story pitching and supervising photo shoots- Manage hotel’s digital content strategy by creating relevant and engaging content across all property social media channels to increase followers and engagement- Oversee hotel’s web and App content in alignment with Hotel’s positioning and business objectives- Responsible for hotel’s reputation communication by monitoring public attitudes, handling of online reviews, developing key messages and managing issues and crisis communications- Provide market insights with deep understanding of Hotel’s marketplace including market trends and shifts, ongoing competition’s marketing and social media communications and online activities- Collaborate with F&B and Spa teams to develop promotional and marketing activities calendar to maximize revenue opportunities- Manage Corporate and external agencies relationships, act as brand guardian in providing marketing briefs and brand guideline- Develop strategies on Hotel’s community relations, CSR initiatives, brand marketing partnerships Join us Now! - With a culture built on mutual respect, a growing world of opportunities and an environment that supports the personal drive for excellence, a Four Seasons career can be exceptionally rewarding - Career growth opportunities - Unique strong culture - Best-in-industry training - Complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties (based on availability), with discounted meals - Paid holidays/vacation - Employee service awards/Birthday Gift - Annual employee party/social and sporting events - Complimentary meals in a dedicated employee restaurant