Executive Communications EMEA
Hilton - Regional Office - Dubai location Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates category Corporate Full-time MEA011SV Posted: Jan 10th 2025 JOB DESCRIPTION Hilton’s EMEA Communications Team forms part of a dynamic and global team of communicators who play an integral role in the company’s storytelling - with a strong focus on growth, culture and ESG.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised communications professional to join our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Communications Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral role in the team and to build experience across all areas of communications, spanning corporate, consumer and internal communications.
Based at Hilton’s Regional Dubai Office, the Communications Executive will be fully immersed in the everyday activities of an international communications team supporting with writing, content creation, media relations, creative thinking, event management and project work.
• You will support a wide variety of communications activity including consumer PR, corporate PR and internal communications across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
• Handling incoming media enquiries to the EMEA Press Office, helping to promote and protect Hilton and its more than 900 hotels in EMEA.
• Helping to develop creative storytelling and create engaging content, including videos, infographics and PowerPoint presentations, to inform external and internal audiences.
• Setting up photo and video shoots and managing the audio-visual library.
• Creating content for Hilton Team Members for various channels.
• Supporting event and project management needs for the team, including creation of project plans, and delivering updates to the Communications leadership team.
• Writing and editing media materials for campaigns and announcements.
• Compiling media coverage reports to highlight the team’s work.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently interact with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally including senior executives and journalists.
• Creativity with a passion for creating engaging written and visual content.
• Good writing skills, demonstrating an ability to adapt style for different formats and audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance a range of competing priorities in a fast-paced working environment and manage time effectively.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in hospitality and eagerness to build knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently interact with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Good understanding and keen interest in how the media works (traditional press, digital and social).
• Excellent teamwork skills that build trust and instils confidence.
• Attention to detail.
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and enthusiasm to succeed.
Required Qualifications
• PR / press office experience essential
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency in social media and content creation, including basic knowledge on how to use graphic design and video editing platforms (e.g. Canva + Vimeo)
• English language (native or bi-lingual) is essential, additional languages (e.g. Arabic or French) would be beneficial
• Additional Requirements: Ability to travel overseas
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
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Location Building 1 Level 4, Innovation Hub, P.O. Box 500200, Dubai, Dubai, 500200, United Arab Emirates Category Corporate Location Building 1 Level 4, Innovation Hub, P.O. Box 500200, Dubai, Dubai, 500200, United Arab Emirates Category Corporate Location Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa, Al Maareedh Street, Ras Al Khaimah, Ras al-Khaimah, TBD, United Arab Emirates Category Corporate
