Job Description
WE ARE HIRING
Executive – PR & Marketing
Uga is a distinguished luxury boutique hotel chain, offering an exquisite collection of properties across Sri Lanka. Our portfolio includes Uga Ulagalla in Anuradhapura, Uga Jungle Beach in Trincomalee, Uga Bay in Passikudah and Uga Chena Huts in Yala. Additionally, our luxury villas including Uga Hallowella in Hatton, Uga Prava in Tangalle and Uga Riva in Negombo offer unparalleled exclusivity and indulgence. At Uga, we blend the natural beauty of Sri Lanka with the finest hospitality.
At Uga, we believe in creating more than just memorable stays – we craft meaningful journeys where authenticity meets excellence. As part of our unwavering commitment to define luxury hospitality, we are seeking a dynamic and creative Executive – PR & Marketing to join our Marketing team.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing high-impact content and campaigns that not only showcase our unique offerings but also strengthen our brand identity across multiple platforms. Your passion for storytelling, attention to detail, and strategic mindset will be key in driving engagement, enhancing guest experiences, and fostering lasting connections with our audiences – both local and international.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of marketing strategies aimed at business development in source markets
- Championing the Uga brand and maintaining brand consistency across all communications
- Management and evolutionary development of marketing collateral - factsheets, brochures, printed material, flyers, documents, promotional material, property collateral etc.
- Management and monitoring of all online information and content – website, digital marketing, OTAs, third party websites, affiliate sites, social media etc.
- Development of past guest database to be utilized in targeted email marketing
- Development and maintenance of the monthly newsletter
- Continual exploration and implementation of marketing opportunities which will drive business
- Creating a PR plan and continually finding PR opportunities to increase brand awareness within key source markets
- Maintain and update master media list and build relationships with key publications
- Manage/organize all press trips and maintain tracking document
- Support sales team and foreign PR reps with necessary comms and assets
- Support photography, videography and content creation projects for properties
- Maintain and update digital photography/videography library
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing or Communications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in overall Marketing, Communications, and PR disciplines
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
- Experience in copywriting and proofreading
- Experience in a similar role within luxury hospitality or an agency background
- Ability to manage a wide range of tasks and responsibilities at the same time
- Excellent communication skills & attention to detail
- Experience with property shoots
- A positive and energetic mindset with a ‘can do’ attitude
- A team player with flexibility in working within a dynamic team environment
If you are confident that you possess the right knowledge, skills and the passion to lead and grow, please forward your resume to [email protected].
Please mention Executive – PR & Marketing in the subject line of the email.
We will only correspond with shortlisted candidates.
Manager – People & Culture
Uga Escapes Management (Private) Limited
No. 55/1, Galle Road, Colombo 03
www.ugascapes.com
