Director of Communications

New York City, NY (On-site)

$150K/yr – $170K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own global luxury-brand communications, shaping narrative, media, and partnerships across markets to drive cultural relevance and editorial impact.

  • Growth Infrastructure: Own global brand storytelling, messaging consistency, and channel-specific execution across markets.
  • Media & Partnerships: Lead the global PR program, media relations, influencer strategy, and strategic press opportunities.
  • Campaign & Leadership Communications: Guide integrated campaigns, crisis support, internal communications, and executive messaging with cross-functional alignment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute global communications strategies that strengthen Auberge’s brand positioning in the luxury market and steward the brand narrative across channels and markets.
  • Ensure consistency of brand messaging and positioning across global markets and properties.
  • Oversee Auberge Collection’s global public relations strategy, including media relations and brand communications.
  • Lead innovative PR initiatives that amplify Auberge’s brand story and expand its presence across luxury lifestyle, travel, and business media.
  • Manage global PR agency partners to ensure alignment with brand strategy and consistent execution across markets.
  • Cultivate relationships with key media outlets and editors to secure high-impact editorial coverage and coordinate strategic press opportunities.
  • Lead the brand’s influencer marketing strategy to strengthen brand awareness and cultural relevance.
  • Lead communications strategies for integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Partner with the VP of Experiences and Partnerships to identify and amplify PR-worthy collaborations and brand partnerships.
  • Provide strategic guidance to property teams on PR strategy, media engagement, and influencer marketing.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience leading integrated communications, public relations, and brand strategy for a luxury brand.
  • Demonstrated ability to shape and evolve brand narrative and communications strategy to strengthen brand positioning and drive cultural relevance with global luxury consumers.
  • Deep understanding of the global luxury consumer and the evolving luxury travel and lifestyle landscape.
  • Proven success identifying strategic communications opportunities and developing programs that support brand growth and commercial priorities.
  • Experience leading influencer marketing strategies for a luxury brand, with measurable impact on brand awareness, engagement, and business KPIs.
  • Strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with top-tier consumer, travel, lifestyle, fashion, culinary, and business media, as well as influencers, tastemakers, and cultural partners.
  • Experience managing global PR agencies and external partners, ensuring strategic alignment and consistent execution across markets.
  • Demonstrated ability to elevate brand storytelling through strategic partnerships, cultural collaborations, and experiential programming.
  • Experience managing brand reputation and crisis communications in complex or high-profile environments.
  • Ability to leverage data, insights, and performance metrics to inform communications strategy and measure effectiveness.

Preferred

  • Experience working with a global luxury brand or hospitality group preferred.

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits, 401k employer match, employer paid life insurance, employee assistance program and a team member hotel stay program.
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Auberge Collection

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Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.For more information: auberge.comConnect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

Founded in 1998
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
1.1K employees (62 in marketing)
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