Manager, Brand PR - AuPac - 6 months contract role

Introduction

Help shape how consumers experience and connect with some of the most recognised
hospitality brands across Australasia and the Pacific. This role offers the
opportunity to lead high-impact public relations campaigns, drive brand
awareness, and deliver compelling stories that influence consumer perception and
business performance. If you're a creative communicator who thrives on media
engagement, strategic storytelling, and delivering results, this is your
opportunity to make a regional impact.

Your day to day

* Develop and execute integrated public relations campaigns across Australasia
and the Pacific, driving media coverage, consumer engagement, and brand
awareness for a portfolio of brands and loyalty initiatives.
* Create compelling stories, media materials, campaign content, and
communications plans that generate meaningful coverage and help differentiate
brands within competitive markets.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with media, journalists, influencers,
agencies, and key stakeholders to maximise earned media opportunities and
strengthen brand reputation.
* Partner closely with marketing, commercial, social media, and brand teams to
deliver integrated campaigns that align with business priorities and
commercial objectives.
* Measure campaign effectiveness, monitor media performance, manage budgets,
and provide insights and recommendations that continuously improve results
and return on investment.

What we need from you

* At least 5 years of experience in public relations, external communications,
corporate communications, or agency environments, with a proven track record
of delivering successful campaigns.
* Exceptional writing, storytelling, and content development skills, with the
ability to create compelling narratives for diverse audiences and channels.
* Strong media relations experience, including building relationships with
journalists, influencers, and media partners, ideally across lifestyle,
travel, luxury, or consumer sectors.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, agencies, budgets, and
projects simultaneously while delivering against tight deadlines.
* Strong analytical and commercial mindset, with experience measuring campaign
performance and using insights to inform future communications strategies.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re
here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel
welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world.
Want to be part of the journey?

Who we are

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good
on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations
worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll
experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and
inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you
are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for
You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to
drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the
hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being
together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports
productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and
balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working
collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work
with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work
life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties,
recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing
framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle,
and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always
Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate
difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG
Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and
employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any
other category protected by applicable laws.  We promote a culture of trust,
support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences,
and perspectives.