Communications Coordinator
- London, United Kingdom
- Public Relations
- 2381
- Corporate Office - London
Job Description
The Communications Coordinator is a core member of the corporate communications team. They are responsible for contributing towards and implementing the communications strategy for Aman Group.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- High level administrative support to the global communications team.
- Agency liaison for: four PR agencies (Italy, LATAM, India, Australia).
- Agency relations: Provide day-to-day support to PR consultancies employed by Aman through collating and filing coverage, results, all PR agency monthly reports and PR agency contract admin.
- Organise quarterly agency conference calls & collate minutes.
- Assist with media reservations and approval forms (CDR).
- Assist with the organisation of hosted group media trips including travel arrangements, flights and BTA forms etc.
- Scan /save media articles and file all press clippings by resort, following the filing system in place.
- Produce clip reports in conjunction with each PR agency and per property.
- Organise and arrange payment of all agency invoices with finance team. Be the ‘owner’ of the departments invoice tracker, keeping a close eye on budget.
- Writing press releases and pitches where required.
- Compilation of media highlight books, including sharing statistics of ROI.
- Management of the PR distribution list.
- Compilation and ongoing management of award submissions.
- Compilation and ongoing management of the property GM/USP document and Aman Audit document on a regular basis.
- Newsroom updates: ensure photography and press materials are uploaded and current.
- Lead on tracking all influencer and KOL activity on our influencer platform.
- Working closely with the Organic Social media team on the creation and implementation of the brand Influencer and KOL strategy.
- Assist in the creation of newsworthy stories through destination and competitor research.
- Researching target publications in countries where we do not have PR representation.
- Creation of monthly PR highlights email to the business.
- Assisting with the upkeep of press trip and communication calendars.
- Sharing coverage generated by the corporate PR team with the relevant hotels.
- Assisting with roadshows and events – organising collateral, guest list updates, gifting etc.
- Assist with reviewing journalist opportunities in countries where we have no representation - follow up on media requests; stays and information.
- Develop relationships with media contacts and assist in pitching news to journalists.
- Assist with charity initiatives and the creation of vouchers.
- Assist the Aman Essentials team with PR agency liaison, gifting and brand activations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A recent graduate degree, with a degree relevant to a career in Public Relations or Marketing, or
- Equivalent experience in travel / public relations / media relations, ideally in a PR agency setting.
- Some knowledge of PR and changing trends in media relations in the UK.
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
- Exceptional fluent English, written and verbal.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to an advanced level.