Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc.
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc., Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, us, 07034
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Location: Parsippany, NJ, US Remote, US Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications to join our team. Why Wyndham?
By joining Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you will play an integral role in our mission to make hotel travel possible for all. You’ll be part of the largest hotel franchise company in the world, where we strive to deliver the best value to our owners and guests. At Wyndham, we provide all team members the opportunity to grow through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support. Supporting our team members is a top priority, which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, vacation, team member appreciation days, workplace flexibility and much more. We value and embrace a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that supports team members of all backgrounds and experiences. The Role
The Global Communications team is searching for a talented Communications professional to play a critical role in helping drive external awareness and publicity for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and its brands, with a focus on U.S. and Canadian media relations. The Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications position requires the individual be a skilled communicator, capable of developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with influential media while at times navigating a complex global structure across multiple time zones and cultures. The role reports to the Vice President, External Communications. Day-to-day activities include but may not be limited to development and execution of brand campaigns, agency management, pitch development; press release drafting; media research; media relationship management; crisis/reputation management support and media monitoring and reporting. Given the nature of the 24-hour media landscape and the Communications department’s global remit, the position requires the candidate to be flexible and available in the event of crisis situations, company events or timely media inquiries. What You'll Do
Media Relations – Build, maintain and leverage relationships with top tier business, consumer and trade media to drive publicity around both Wyndham and its 25 brands. Crisis Communications – Protect the reputation of Wyndham and its 25 brands through support of the Company’s global Crisis Communications policies. Global Team Management – Assist the Vice President of External Communications in proactively managing and coordinating external announcements with Wyndham’s regional Communications teams around the globe. Agency Management – Day-to-day co-management and oversight of Wyndham’s North American PR agency. Thought Leadership – Proactively place Wyndham leadership in speaking roles, both inside and outside of the industry. You'll Be Successful If You Have
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills. Successful at building and maintaining influential media relationships. Strong reporting, interviewing, analytical and editing skills. Excellent reasoning and decision-making abilities. Strong understanding of an evolving media landscape. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong sense of urgency. Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently. Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills. Required Qualifications/Experience
6-8 years of experience in Public Relations, Media Relations or Corporate Communications. Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Journalism, English, or Communications preferred. Experience with media research, monitoring and distribution platforms. High proficiency in social and digital media. Experience in travel or hospitality preferred. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries. Our mission is to make hotel travel possible for all. Employment Status:
Full-time What we expect from you
You will play an important part in our mission by: Being responsive and respectful to our guests, partners and communities. Fostering an inclusive environment. Bringing your best every day and striving to exceed expectations. What you can expect from us
With Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you can expect a fulfilling career to include: Growth opportunities through best-in-class training and career development. Competitive salary and benefits. A Culture of Diversity & Inclusion.
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Location: Parsippany, NJ, US Remote, US Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications to join our team. Why Wyndham?
By joining Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you will play an integral role in our mission to make hotel travel possible for all. You’ll be part of the largest hotel franchise company in the world, where we strive to deliver the best value to our owners and guests. At Wyndham, we provide all team members the opportunity to grow through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support. Supporting our team members is a top priority, which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, vacation, team member appreciation days, workplace flexibility and much more. We value and embrace a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that supports team members of all backgrounds and experiences. The Role
The Global Communications team is searching for a talented Communications professional to play a critical role in helping drive external awareness and publicity for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and its brands, with a focus on U.S. and Canadian media relations. The Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications position requires the individual be a skilled communicator, capable of developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with influential media while at times navigating a complex global structure across multiple time zones and cultures. The role reports to the Vice President, External Communications. Day-to-day activities include but may not be limited to development and execution of brand campaigns, agency management, pitch development; press release drafting; media research; media relationship management; crisis/reputation management support and media monitoring and reporting. Given the nature of the 24-hour media landscape and the Communications department’s global remit, the position requires the candidate to be flexible and available in the event of crisis situations, company events or timely media inquiries. What You'll Do
Media Relations – Build, maintain and leverage relationships with top tier business, consumer and trade media to drive publicity around both Wyndham and its 25 brands. Crisis Communications – Protect the reputation of Wyndham and its 25 brands through support of the Company’s global Crisis Communications policies. Global Team Management – Assist the Vice President of External Communications in proactively managing and coordinating external announcements with Wyndham’s regional Communications teams around the globe. Agency Management – Day-to-day co-management and oversight of Wyndham’s North American PR agency. Thought Leadership – Proactively place Wyndham leadership in speaking roles, both inside and outside of the industry. You'll Be Successful If You Have
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills. Successful at building and maintaining influential media relationships. Strong reporting, interviewing, analytical and editing skills. Excellent reasoning and decision-making abilities. Strong understanding of an evolving media landscape. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong sense of urgency. Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently. Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills. Required Qualifications/Experience
6-8 years of experience in Public Relations, Media Relations or Corporate Communications. Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Journalism, English, or Communications preferred. Experience with media research, monitoring and distribution platforms. High proficiency in social and digital media. Experience in travel or hospitality preferred. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries. Our mission is to make hotel travel possible for all. Employment Status:
Full-time What we expect from you
You will play an important part in our mission by: Being responsive and respectful to our guests, partners and communities. Fostering an inclusive environment. Bringing your best every day and striving to exceed expectations. What you can expect from us
With Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you can expect a fulfilling career to include: Growth opportunities through best-in-class training and career development. Competitive salary and benefits. A Culture of Diversity & Inclusion.
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