PR & Communications Manager, MEA

The PR & Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting Accors Premium Midscale & Economy (PME) division across the Middle East Africa and Turkiye hub. Reporting into the MEA PR Director and Internal Communications Lead and working closely with the VP PR & Communications MEA APAC this role is instrumental in enhancing Accors reputation strengthening brand visibility and driving consistent compelling communication across diverse stakeholder groups. The position will manage day-to-day communications activities as well as the MEA regional agencies executing strategies content and pr activities that reflect Accors values of hospitality innovation and purpose-led leadership.

Regional Communications:

• Support the MEA PR Director in implementing the regional communications strategy across Middle East Africa & Türkiye ensuring global brand consistency while tailoring to local markets.
• Keep Asana updated for regional alignment and reporting.
• Work alongside the Internal Comms Lead to roll out strategic campaigns that strengthen engagement trust and cultural alignment among Heartists and owners

Leadership Support:

• Work closely with the VP PR & Comms and MEA PR Director to translate business information into compelling narratives briefing documents Q&As and PowerPoints for both internal and external audiences.
• Draft executive speeches talking points and announcements ensuring tone and delivery are aligned with Accors purpose and strategy.
• Support executive LinkedIn communications by sourcing content and imagery coordinating with agencies on publishing and performance tracking.

Internal Communications:

• Project manage and execute key internal communications strategy and plans in a strategic and timely manner.
• Plan write and edit content for newsletters reports and intranet.
• Lead storytelling initiatives highlighting successes from hotels Heartists brand campaigns and partnerships.
• Collect and analyze employee and owner feedback to refine strategies.
• Build and manage an annual content calendar to drive consistent proactive messaging across stakeholders.
• Assist with the collation of departmental content for annual review

External Communications & PR:

• Support the MEA PR Director on day-to-day PR execution including drafting press releases thought leadership articles media alerts and feature stories as well as brand storytelling.
• Ensure external messaging aligns with internal communications to safeguard corporate reputation.
• Assist with media relations including handling requests hotel launches brand campaigns and leadership interviews.
• Coordinate brand media activations FAM trips paid partnerships and roundtables to strengthen media engagement and showcase Accors portfolio.
• Collaborate with marketing and brand teams to amplify campaigns across PR social and owned channels.
• Track industry news and competitor activity to identify proactive positioning opportunities.
• Manage agency relationships and local PR teams for alignment reporting and delivery.
• Prepare reports dashboards and training materials for C-suite and hotel MarCom teams.

Crisis & Reputation Management:

• Support the VP PR & Comms and MEA PR Director in crisis planning and response ensuring timely accurate and consistent messaging.
• Draft holding statements Q&As and reactive communications for sensitive issues.
• Coordinate internal and external communication flows during crisis scenarios to ensure transparency and stakeholder confidence.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a trusted advisor to hotel-level MarCom teams supporting capability-building and ensuring consistency in tone tools and messaging.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Commercial Loyalty HR Operations Sustainability Finance Digital and Brand) to integrate communications into broader business initiatives.
• Provide owners and partners with timely value-driven updates that build trust and reinforce Accors leadership in the region.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. Communications Journalism Marketing Business Administration English).
• 4 years experience in a communications role preferably within hospitality travel or lifestyle sectors.
• Demonstrated track record in internal communications PR support press release writing and distribution and content creation.
• Strong English writing editing and verbal communication skills; additional languages (especially Arabic French languages) are an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail and organizational excellence.
• An ability to understand and navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Strong focus and passion for hotel operations
• Sound understanding of emerging industry trends Confident and articulate communication negotiation relationship and networking skills
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to make sound decisions and understand commercial implications
• Ability to think strategically and plan on a mid to long term scale
• Entrepreneurial spirit with drive ambition and a high level of energy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and AI (SharePoint Asana Teams CMS Canva media monitoring Chat GPT etc.) as well as Linkedin

Additional Information :

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a global hospitality leader committed to innovation and excellence.
• Drive impactful projects that shape customer experiences
• Work in a dynamic multicultural environment with opportunities for growth.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time