Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus - Making Hotel History in Istanbul Since 1955

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus holds a special place in history as the first Hilton hotel built outside the Americas. Since 1955, we’ve set the scene for some of the grandest moments, most exciting events, and biggest stars in modern Turkey. Learn how it all began before you make your own memories at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus.

Historic Moments at Hilton Istanbul

• Hilton Istanbul was the first modern hotel built in Europe after the Second World War.
• Hilton Istanbul appears in the opening scene of 1963’s From Russia with Love, starring Sean Connery as James Bond.
• Istanbul’s first discotheque, Cloud 9, opened at Hilton Istanbul in 1972.
• Pilsen Pub, built in Hilton Istanbul in 1972, was the home of Istanbul’s first happy hour.
• Muhammad Ali was staying at Hilton Istanbul when he announced his retirement from boxing in 1976.
• Hilton Istanbul has hosted royalty, politicians, and famous figures including Grace Kelly, Sophia Loren, and Louis Armstrong.

Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus has been also described as the university of tourism and filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality since 1955.

As  Hilton Türkiye we have been awarded with the Great Place to Work Academy – Best Place to Work award many times.

THE ROLE:

As Marketing and Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for the results of the marketing plan and activities used by the hotel to increase brand awareness, communicate promotions to all relevant target markets and address hotel business needs.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance or Private Pension after 6 months of service
• Carpark subscription on team member rate
• Free laundry and dry cleaning for business attire
• Go Hilton: Team member rate while staying in Hilton Hotels both in & out of Turkey.
• 50% discount on personal food & beverage consumption in the hotels.
• Social aid package
• Free laundry and dry cleaning for business attire
• Extended nursing hours of 1,5 hours until the baby reaches to 18 months (for new mother team members) 1 day paid leave on the first school day of the children (only 1st day of the 1st class) for female team members
• Paid Paternity Leave – 14 days
• Unlimited Training and development opportunities ,n and out f the Hotel
• Unlimited online courses opportunities from our own Hilton University

What will I be doing?

• Coordinate and assist with delivering all agreed marketing and PR strategies and monitor on-going marketing and PR campaigns performance and reporting as directed by the Line Manager
• Support the Line Manager by developing and implementing promotional activity, collateral and in-house merchandising as well as maintaining the hotels’ media library to include video, film and press coverage archives
• Promote the hotels’ marketing activities to the media covering all food and beverage, rooms and event promotions
• Support all internal communication activities including, but not limited to, regional and area updates, press release writing, newsletters and drafting speeches for company executives and assisting with senior management interviews with relevant preparation material
• Promote and support all marketing and PR activities including special events, sponsorship opportunities, merchandising campaigns, exhibitions and property inspections
• Support the department with media relations involving tracking social media, updating press kits, archiving news releases and press coverage, maintaining media databases, coordinating interviews, and ensuring relevant administrative duties are completed in advance of media visits
• Support the organization of familiarisation trips for media professionals and entertain local media where appropriate
• Assist with and, where required, lead on-site photos shoots and hotel filming whilst ensuring all relevant administration approvals are completed and confirmed
• Monitor and support Line Manager on all social media activity for the hotels whilst supporting departmental initiatives
• Support the Line Manager in executing effective content management across all available channels, including hotel websites, OTAs, social media, mobile marketing and partnership programs
• Develop, maintain and grow the hotels’ databases to promote all hotel disciplines including targeted HHonors campaigns
• Execute and report on competitive analysis on hotel, food and beverage and eCommerce marketing activities and maximise compatibility with public relations efforts
• Ensure hotels have appropriate marketing and PR archives and content including up to date media lists, press kits, collateral, photo and video library, newsletters, brochures, desktop publishing and all matters relating to marketing and PR
• Support the Line Manager to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all external customers to include key members of the media, community organisations, local and municipality government officials, local industry organisations as well as suppliers and agencies.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

If your values match ours, we are also looking for your ability to;

• Deliver an outstanding dining experience;
• Captivate guests and fellow team members;
• Adapt quickly to different situations;
• Exude bags of energy and enthusiasm in working as part of a team.

• Work Location: Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
• Expected start date: As soon as possible