Director of Marketing and Communications

Job Description

The Director of Marketing and Communications leads the resort’s marketing, public relations, brand positioning, digital presence, media relations, content, and promotional campaigns. Requirements typically include a degree in marketing, communications, business, or hospitality, together with significant experience in luxury hotels or resorts and strong knowledge of the Qatar or regional market. The candidate should demonstrate excellent writing, presentation, networking, budgeting, and campaign-management skills. Experience with Marriott brand standards, media partnerships, social media, crisis communications, and revenue-focused marketing is valuable. The role requires a creative, commercially minded leader who can work closely with hotel operations, sales, revenue management, and senior leadership while representing the resort professionally.

Company Info

Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha is an upscale Marriott property located in a private garden setting in the Al Messila district of Qatar. The resort combines luxury accommodation with extensive wellness, dining, events, and leisure facilities. Its spa and wellness offering is a major part of the guest experience, complemented by restaurants, landscaped spaces, meeting facilities, and family-oriented amenities. As part of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, the resort is positioned around distinctive local experiences, personalized service, and high international standards. The property welcomes leisure travelers, business guests, families, and high-end event clients. Its marketing and communications team supports the resort’s brand image, media profile, commercial performance, guest engagement, and relationships with local and international partners.

Destination Guide

Qatar is a compact Gulf country rather than an island, offering strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, events, retail, construction, healthcare, and professional services. Doha is the main employment hub and provides modern housing, international schools, shopping malls, beaches, museums, and a growing restaurant scene. Local culture is shaped by Islamic traditions, hospitality, family values, and respect for privacy and modest dress, particularly in public places. Summers are extremely hot, while the cooler months are ideal for outdoor activities and desert trips. Most overseas employees need employer-sponsored work and residence permits; the employer generally manages the visa, medical checks, and identification process. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, health insurance, annual leave, flights, and contract terms before relocating. Qatar is generally safe, but laws concerning alcohol, public behavior, photography, and online conduct should be followed carefully.