Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Wailea, HI (On-site)

$110K/yr – $133K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the resort level brand and communications engine across marketing, PR, and CSR to drive global visibility and multi-market revenue, while leading a large in-house team and agency partners.

  • Own brand and communications programs spanning marketing, PR, and digital to grow brand equity and revenue.
  • Lead media relations, crisis comms, and executive storytelling across local to international markets.
  • Guide cross-functional teams, budget stewardship, and strategic partnerships with media, partners, and corporate teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as strategic lead for all marketing, public relations, digital, and branding initiatives at Fairmont Kea Lani, architecting enterprise-level campaigns that enhance brand equity, drive multi-million-dollar revenue growth, and position the resort as a global leader in luxury hospitality.
  • Direct a high-performing in-house team and cross-functional agency network, overseeing advertising, digital media, public relations, social, creative, design, and influencer programs to ensure alignment with brand vision and business objectives.
  • Steward community engagement and corporate social responsibility efforts, managing charitable giving, nonprofit partnerships, and local/global promotional initiatives to align philanthropy and brand purpose.
  • Contribute as a core member of resort leadership team, guiding business priorities, long-range planning, and cross-functional initiatives to ensure integrated brand and operational excellence.
  • Lead the development and delivery of monthly corporate and ownership reports, presentations, and strategic performance updates to support executive decision-making and business alignment.
  • Cultivate and manage high-value relationships with destination partners, industry organizations, brand stakeholders, and media to expand market visibility, strategic partnerships, and brand opportunity.
  • Oversee monthly forecasting, accruals, and budget management across key Sales & Marketing general ledger accounts, ensuring financial accuracy, accountability, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Develop and execute integrated annual public relations and communications strategies that strengthen brand positioning, support revenue generation goals, and drive visibility across local, regional, national, and international markets.
  • Serve as a primary media and communications contact for the resort, acting as spokesperson and liaison for media, industry partners, influencers, broadcast opportunities, and community stakeholders.
  • Lead all public relations initiatives including media outreach, press releases, media pitches, press kits, editor advisories, calendar listings, creative messaging, and storytelling opportunities.
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Located in the heart of each destination we call home, a stay at any Fairmont hotel is truly unforgettable. Known for grand and awe-inspiring properties and thoughtful and engaging colleagues who aim to make each and every stay a cherished and memorable experience, we have been the stage for some of the most significant moments in global history. As a part of ALL - the Accor Live Limitless Lifestyle Loyalty Program, with 90 exceptional addresses in 32 countries, we are as favored by world leaders and business travelers as we are by families and those with a penchant for luxurious travels. Fairmont Hotels stand at the intersection of elegance and culture, where significant occasions are honored and pivotal global events unfold. Wherever we are situated, our hotels become the cultural and social heart of the community; so immersed in local traditions and so deeply connected to our surroundings, Fairmont Hotels are seen as an essential part of their respective destinations.

Founded in 1907
Dubai, Dubai, ARE
22K employees (224 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$88.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
56.5%
Direct
30.6%
Referral
10.4%
Social
0.8%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~22.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
129 (1% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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