Marketing and Communications Intern

Marketing and Communications, Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi

We are seeking a high potential intern who is passionate and keen to establish a long-term career in the marketing and hospitality industry. We paved a way for our intern to develop, allowing them to gain invaluable project experience, hone team skills and take a fulfilling opportunity in the industry. We nurture our intern in a culture filled with dedicated colleagues and flourishing environment.

The successful applicant shall be diligent, meticulous and with a great eye for detail.

What are we looking for?

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment, especially in a multicultural team, and with all departments.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, and result-oriented nature
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented and deadline-sensitive
Take initiative and act quickly to support and deliver projects in a professional manner
PC skills - MS Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Team player with the ability to work with external parties and with all levels of the organization
Lives and breathes the Shangri-La values

What will you do?

Support the marketing and communications team on new and on-going projects which span across comms, consumer PR, as well as admin related tasks.
Support the roll-out of marketing and communications initiatives which reinforce the positioning of the hotel
Coordinate project work with other functional departments which includes the delivery of PR campaigns, content partnerships and media events
Drafting media related materials, which could include press releases, media pitches, creating presentations etc.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guestrooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style. To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully-furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units. The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof.