Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is hiring: Vice President of PR and Communications in Plan
Aimbridge Hospitality, Plano, TX, United States, 75086
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Public Relations & Communications to lead our global communications strategy, enhance brand reputation, and drive impactful storytelling. This executive will oversee corporate communications, media relations, crisis management, and internal communications, ensuring a consistent and compelling narrative across all channels.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive PR and communications strategy that aligns with business objectives and enhances company reputation and positioning.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on reputation management, media engagement, and crisis response.
- Lead the corporate messaging framework, ensuring consistency across all communications.
- Manage and direct external PR agency on strategy, messaging and execution.
Media & Public Relations
- Cultivate strong relationships with business and trade media, industry analysts, influencers, and industry stakeholders to ensure strong visibility and credibility.
- Oversee press releases, media briefings, and executive interviews, ensuring alignment with brand voice and key messages.
- Prepare and support regular cadence of lender calls and corresponding communications.
- Develop strategy and execute proactive positioning of executives as industry experts through speaking engagements, op-eds/white papers, and media commentary.
- Proactively manage crisis communication strategies to mitigate risk and protect the company’s reputation.
Internal & Executive Communications
- Develop and implement internal communication strategies and programs that foster employee engagement and alignment with company values.
- Partner with HR and leadership on change management communications to ensure clear, transparent messaging.
- Support executive leadership with speechwriting, talking points, and thought leadership initiatives.
Brand & Corporate Reputation
- Lead corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability communications to enhance corporate reputation.
- Monitor public sentiment and industry trends, providing insights to inform communication strategies.
- Oversee the development of content for corporate reports, investor communications, and employer branding initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. B2B experience highly preferred.
- Proven experience in crisis communications, media relations, and reputation management.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including speechwriting and storytelling.
- Experience leading internal communications and employee engagement strategies.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with executives, marketing, HR, legal, and operations teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (Masters preferred).