Director of Public Relations and Communications

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. About the location: An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city’s biggest private garden – a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees – or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence.Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is looking for aDirectorofPublic Relations and Communications to lead the development and executionofan integrated annual strategy encompassing digital marketing, social media, marketing communications and public relations. In this unique and high-impact role, you will play a key part in elevating the hotel’s visibility, driving brand awareness, and positioning Four Seasons Hotel Firenze as apremier destination. Frompromoting our exceptional hotel, restaurants & bars, spa experiences, and event spaces, to highlighting the talent behind our service, you’ll help shape the public perceptionofourproperty and contribute directly to our commercial success. Reporting to the CommercialDirector, you will lead a dynamic team and act as a key brand ambassador, representing the hotel within the community and serving as a spokesperson for media and partnerships. This is a positionbased at the hotel and ideal for a confident communicator, experienced leader, and collaborative marketer. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Digital Marketing Support the hotel’s digital marketing strategy as an essential partofthe overall communications and commercial approach, contributing directly to increasing direct business Oversee website performance and content strategy to ensure alignment with brand standards and business objectives, driving traffic through paid and natural search, engagement, and conversion Support the paid media budget management, including campaign planning, execution, and optimization across all relevant platforms Direct the Digital Marketing Specialist on content strategies for social media and website, ensuring alignment withPRand integrated communications plans Co-manage and support Four Seasons Hotel Firenze’s digital communications strategy with aproactive, data-driven, and creative approach that reinforces the hotel’s positioning and supportsPR, marketing, and commercial initiatives Social Media Content Strategy: Oversee content planning and creation for the hotel’s social media channels Leverage all social media channels to amplify key messages and activities, elevating the importanceofsearch as well as strategic and creative communication Oversee influencer marketing and creator collaborations Illustrate the power and resulting impactofa strategic socialpresence through effective monitoring and evaluation tools Public Relations and Communications Oversee the executionofthe integrated communications plan across all Four Seasons pillars in collaboration with thePRManager Provide strategic guidance to alignPR, communications, and social media with commercial objectives Support and review media relations, influencer partnerships, andpress activities to ensure consistent, high-quality coverage Plan events for thepromotionofthe hotel and its outlets GuidePRefforts topromote the hotel’s spa and F&B outlets Maintain relationships with key localPRassociations and tourism partners ReviewPRreports and highlightpresentations for strategic alignment Brand Management Lead and manage the coordination and creationofpromotional items, newsletters, and seasonal brochures Co-manage theproduction and coordinationofphoto and video shoots Support sales, catering and reservations teams with auditing sales materials, ensuring external messaging is aligned with brand guidelines and hotel’s positioning Additional Functions Actively understand the hotel’s business mix, consumerprofile and insights In partnership with direct reports, respond according to the crisis management plan to any hotel’s emergency or safety situation Perform other tasks orprojects as assigned by the CommercialDirector DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Education and Experience: University graduate Two/Three yearsofmanagement experience in public relations, communications, digital marketing and related industries,preferably within the lifestyle and hospitality industries Desired Skills and Abilities: Outstanding communication, writing, andpresentation skills Strong creative eye and attention to detail Proven media relations experience and knowledgeofdigital tools and trends Excellentproject management and multitasking ability Experience managing agencies, partners, and cross-functional teams Fluent in Italian and English Candidates must possess legal work authorization in Italy.