Senior Program Specialist - Media Relations - Marriott Internati (Los Angeles, CA)

Senior Program Specialist - Media Relations - Marriott Internati

Here s To Your Journey with Marriott International is the world s largest hotel company with more brands more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So we ask where will your journey take you The Marriott International HQ located at 10400 Fernwood Road Bethesda MD 20817 is currently hiring a Senior Program Specialist - Media Relations. Responsibilities include The Media Relations group as part of the Global Communications & Public Affairs Department is responsible for developing and executing a strategic innovative and integrated corporate communications program that both drives the business and advances the company s reputation through proactive and reactive external media relations campaigns and serving as a day-to-day strategist for internal clients with frequent interaction and counsel to various top-level executives. The Senior Program Specialist will provide direct support to the Vice President Media Relations as well as some departmental support for the broader media relations team. This position will be responsible for supporting a variety of projects and initiatives related to external media relations in addition to other administrative duties and special projects. This position reports to the Vice President Media Relations. Expected Contributions The Senior Program Specialist will be responsible for the following Manage the corporate media relations calendar tracking all external communications and activities Develop and manage media lists as well as track media coverage for various announcements Develop briefing documents for external engagements and media interviews for senior executives Assist with communications plans for various company initiatives as necessary Support asset development for various external initiatives such as message documents fact sheets and infographic Provide support to other team members projects as needed and relevant event logistics. Provide support to Vice President Media Relations including planning and scheduling travel arrangements reserving hotel accommodations processing expense reports scheduling meetings editing documents such presentations agendas memos letters spreadsheets and other business documents. Process payroll for the group. Assist in other administrative duties on an as needed basis. Candidate Profile Successful candidates should possess the knowledge skills and experience as follows Minimum of one (1) year experience in communications or related field required experience at public relations agency preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office demonstrated expertise in Outlook (managing calendar) visual presentations photo selection cropping and captioning plus experience working with Excel. Adobe Suite Final Cut and social media monitoring tools a plus. Good verbal and written communication skills high degree of professionalism polished presence. Self-starter who takes initiative and follows through on tasks to completion. Ability to work well under pressure anticipate set and adapt to continually changing workload priorities and effectively manage multiple tasks. Detailed oriented with effective time management skills ability to work independently and as part of a multi-functional team. High-energy positive can-do attitude professional demeanor strong customer service orientation good judgment and discretion diligence dependability and strong work ethic. Ability to work in fast-paced environment and participate in the logistics and management of special events and volunteer projects. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and documents flexibility for overtime when needed. Education Bachelor s degree required preferably in communications journalism or public relations. To apply now go to s jobs.marriott.com marriott jobs 180028XP %3Flang en-us Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute among others. Visit www.marriott.com careers to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities. Chat engage and follow us on social media. FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagram(at)lifeatmar riott on Snapchat. So we ask where will your journey take you Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws.