We are searching for a PR Manager for a well established and reputable international hospitality group.This is a live out position based in Johannesburg.To ensure that you qualify to apply for this position, please tick off the following personality and minimum requirements before sending your CV.The best personality/character fitExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to get message across by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and nature of information. Ability to deal with a wide range of people with professional poise, tact and diplomacy. Must be fluent in written and spoken English Collaborating across geographies - manages systems, processes and people to facilitate result driven collaboration. Connects people, ideas and opportunities, sets an example by sharing resources, knowledge ideas and skills across the organization, builds helpful, productive relationships internally and externallyInfluencing and persuading - able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of information and tools to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or positive behaviour changePlanning and organization - able to think ahead in order to establish and efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritizes and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as strategy, budget, deadlines and resources. Ability to quickly assimilate complex information and take independent action where necessaryResilience - strong ability to cope under pressure and work with ambiguity and constantly changing set of circumstances and issues. Manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions and sustaining performance in the face of pressure and set-backs. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energyMinimum requirements (non-negotiable)Experience leading the PR Communications function for The USA At least 5 years’ experience in the industry of corporate communications preferably within the travel industryDemonstrable leadership competencies such as team work, creative problem solving, flexibility, results driven, interpersonal skills (written, oral, listening, influencing, coaching, strategic communication planning)Familiar with effective ways to reach industry trade press editors, reporters, industry professionals and other influencer relationships through media relations, press releases and presentations, press conferences and calls, contributed articles, and social mediaExperience across media relations, corporate communications, crisis management, public affairs and/or marketing communicationsA track record of developing successful working relationships with industry trade press editors, reporters, industry professionals and other influencer relationshipFinancially literate and commercially awareMain job responsibilitiesLead the PR Communications function for USA, Canada, South America & Asia Develop and implement clear PR strategyBe principle geographic contact for media relations including briefing the Marketing Director and senior management for media activityCraft and distribute all PR materials including press releases, media alerts, fact sheets and creativeWork closely with Marketing TeamActively seek out new opportunities for revenue generation by identifying creative story angles and aggressively pitch media to secure coverage for markets while developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key media contactsBe responsible for all written communications including electronic and print communications with staff, contributions to company publications, marketing materials, websites and guest/community engagement communicationsWork with other functions including HR, IT, Legal, Sales, Product to support their communications needsRespond to media enquiries in a timely mannerGrow new and maintain existing media databasesEffectively communicate brand messages through all channelsPublicise media coverage on company collateral and maintain contentManage an agreed budget for geographic territoryTrack media coverage and report PR results with recommendations for on-going improvement :Your CVReferences with email addresses and cell numbers where possibleA friendly, professional, clear, head and shoulders photographIf you do not receive a reply from us within 1 week, please accept your application as unsuccessful.