Director, Public Relations – Global Newsroom

Job Summary We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and highly collaborative Director of Public Relations – Global Newsroom to launch and lead our newly formed newsroom function within the global brand and portfolio PR team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a centralized editorial strategy that supports the storytelling needs of over 30 global brands, our enterprise-wide priorities, and our award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy. You will play a key role in modernizing our global communications approach, establishing systems for always-on storytelling, driving earned media coverage, and partnering cross-functionally to amplify brand and portfolio narratives. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required: • Four-year college degree in communications, public relations, or related field. • 10 years’ experience working in public relations or editorial strategy, preferably in a global brand organization or PR agency setting. • Proven experience building or leading editorial functions or newsroom-style operations within PR. • Deep understanding of media relations, content development, and global storytelling trends. • Strong editorial judgment, excellent writing skills, and a knack for identifying compelling stories. • Experience managing cross-functional projects and navigating complex matrixed organizations. Preferred: • Hospitality, travel, or consumer brand experience. Core Work Activities Editorial Strategy & Newsroom Leadership • Build and lead a centralized, cross-brand newsroom function to identify, prioritize, and produce high-impact stories that support global brand and portfolio PR goals. • Develop and maintain an editorial calendar that aligns with brand milestones, brand activations and partnerships, loyalty campaigns, and more. • Serve as the editorial gatekeeper for content across brand segments channels to ensure evergreen brand awareness. • Partner with global brand PR leads to identify proactive storytelling opportunities that reflect both brand distinctiveness and portfolio value. Content Development & Media Relations • Oversee the creation of media-ready content, including press releases, pitches, media kits, backgrounders, thought leadership materials, and multimedia assets. • Collaborate with internal creative and digital teams to develop content formats that resonate across global media channels. • Monitor media trends and consumer insights to inform story ideation, refine editorial strategy, and support in PR planning. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Act as a connective tissue between global brand PR, global marketing, loyalty, and continent PR teams. • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure stories are informed by key business initiatives, brand positioning, and global relevance. • Build and lead newsroom editorial meetings and contribute to in-house global PR planning forums. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more. Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance. Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually. Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions. Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you. Apply tot his job