About the location:

Our property is a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy and includes our newly transformed restaurant which embodies iconic luxury boldly reimagined to capture the essence of Chicago through inspired food, drink, art and music. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is honored to be ranked as one of Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. We offer 345 elegant guest rooms and suites: and a luxury spa. We are located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, glamorous North Michigan Avenue shopping and minutes from the city’s business and financial center. Adorn Restaurant features globally inspired cuisine starring the bounty of the Midwest. Adorn Bar showcases craft cocktails and a wine list that sparks conversation, all with a lively, convivial vibe beckoning to be discovered.

About the Role:

The Four SeasonsChicagois looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and seeks to create a memorable experience for our employees and guests. We are looking for a person who has a strong work ethic, a high level of integrity, a concern for quality, a cultural sensitivity and a sense of customer service. TheDirector of Public Relations and Marketing brings with them a strong sense of responsibility, ownership and is a professional whoalwaysdeliversa top-of-market experience.

The Director of Public Relations and Marketing is a strategic leader within the property team,responsible forshaping and executing integrated communications and marketing strategiesthatelevate the propertys positioning, strengthen brand equity, and drivemeasurable commercial impact.Reporting to the Commercial Director, this roleleadsmedia relations, reputation managementandcrisis communications, marketingcommunications, social and influencer engagement, and digital performance marketing,includingpaid mediaand SEO.

EssentialJob Functions:

TheDirector of Public Relationsposition includes but is not limited to the following duties. Other duties may be assigned:

What we are looking for:

Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeabletoperformeachessentialdutysatisfactorily.Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skill,and/orabilityrequired.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformthe essentialfunctions.

• Bachelors degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a relatedfield;or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 or more years of experience in public relations and marketing, including leadership responsibilities; luxury hospitality or related industry experience preferred.

• Excellent writing, presentation and communications skills, with a strong sense of quality and a creative mind set.

• Extensiveleadershipexperience inbothpublic relations and marketingdisciplines, ideally withinluxury hospitality and/or luxury goods/services.

• Proven ability to develop and execute integratedcontentstrategies acrosspaid,owned, andearnedchannelsto deliver measurable outcomesandoptimizeROI.
  

• Experience in overseeingpaidmediaand SEO strategies, interpreting performance dashboards, and partnering with agencies tooptimizeinitiatives.

• Creative thinking and ability to translate ideas into innovative campaigns that deliver measurable results.

• Critical thinking and sound decision-making under pressure.

• High levelof organization with attention to detail and ability to manage complex projects.

• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

What we are offering you:

Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of an opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. In line with our plans for future growth, we are committed to staff levels that are in keeping with our extraordinary staff-to-guest ratios. We believe that attitude counts as much as skill. As a result, Four Seasons hires motivated people who we train to perform superbly, while we create an environment where they can flourish. Ultimately, our culture breeds success, and rewards it in many different ways.

• Compensation Range: $125,000 - $135,000

• Annual Incentive Plan

• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide (subject to availability)

• Free employee meals prepared by the culinary team

• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms

• A robust benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and paid time off.

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons, visit us:

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We look forward to receiving your application!