Director of Marketing & PR

Requirements

• Ability to create newsworthy events, develop compelling story ideas, and execute successful media pitches
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in Marketing and Communications
• Hospitality industry experience essential
• Proven track record in developing and implementing marketing strategies for individual hotels, including measuring ROI and KPI performance
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Proficiency in creative tools such as Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Premiere, and After Effects
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (General Manager, Director of Sales, Director of Revenue, Regional Team) and external partners (media representatives, PR firms)
• Highly creative mindset with the ability to organize exclusive, brand-aligned events
• Expertise in social media marketing and content creation across multiple platforms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and follow-up
• Warm, approachable demeanor with a commitment to delivering service excellence
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills to meet deadlines and deliver results

Benefits

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next

Important Details

• Application deadline: 12/27/2026

About the Company

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen.