VP Public Relations

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Job Profile Title:

VP Public Relations

Job Code:

12203

Profile Title:

12203 VP Public Relations

Grade / Band:

L5

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Vice President of Public Relations will lead the strategic development and execution of high‑impact communications initiatives that elevate, protect, and advance MGM Resorts' reputation as a global leader in hospitality, entertainment, sports, and innovation. The Vice President will oversee PR strategy for company's vast and diverse sports and entertainment offerings, portfolio of resorts, culinary programs, attractions, amenities, and/or consumer-facing experiences driving visibility, engagement, and brand preference across domestic and international markets.

This role will serve as a strategic architect and senior advisor, aligning communications with enterprise-level priorities and the long-term vision of the company, while driving innovative, measurable PR programs across traditional media, digital ecosystems, and emerging content platforms.

This leader will cultivate a high-performing team of PR professionals, fostering a positive, collaborative, and results-driven environment that supports MGM Resorts' commitment to excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Lead the development of companywide PR strategies, partnering closely with the SVP of Public Relations to ensure initiatives advance enterprise‑level goals and competitive positioning

Manage day-to-day public relations strategy and execution for all entertainment, sports and gaming initiatives and/or hospitality business units within the company’s Las Vegas portfolio

Collaborate closely with corporate and property business leaders to identify organization-wide objectives and strategic public relations strategies that support those goals

Build and maintain relationships with media, internal executives, external partners and other key stakeholders to maintain and expand MGM Resorts’ reputation as a leader in sports & entertainment and hospitality

Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for the PR Team

Support domestic regional and international resorts, as needed

Partner with senior leadership to align communications strategies with business objectives through long-range planning, program development, budgeting and cross-functional execution

Oversee strategic communications for company’s complete entertainment and sports ecosystem including all arenas/theaters; residency launches; resident production shows; professional and collegiate events across all sports verticals; major citywide sports events; league partnerships and sports betting integrations among other areas

Develop and manage relationships with media influencers, acting as a trusted expert and resource on MGM Resorts' portfolio and strategic vision as a leader in this space

Drive national and international media exposure for the company’s entertainment programming and 20+ resort properties

Support external partners and promoters on all hospitality-related initiatives taking place within the company’s resorts and venues

Develop and deploy innovative communications strategies across earned media, social, content, and next-generation platforms

Ensure consistency in messaging, timing, and prioritization across Corporate Communications, Marketing, Social Media, and Content teams

Shape narrative frameworks that articulate MGM Resorts’ leadership in entertainment, sports, hospitality, innovation, luxury, and guest experience

Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies and shifts in fan/guest behavior, identifying opportunities to innovate communications strategies and enhance the company’s competitive advantage

Partner with Operations teams, Marketing, COEs, property teams and citywide partners to maximize visibility around company’s key priorities

Collaborate with major inbound events to amplify MGM Resorts’ position as a leader in these spaces

Develop and manage budgets for PR initiatives, venue openings, launches, major announcements, and enterprise programs

Build and lead a high-performing, diverse team of PR directors, managers, specialists, and coordinators

Promote a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and talent development

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Sports & Entertainment Management, Hospitality Management or related field

Required

12+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Progressive leadership experience in Public Relations, Communications, or related field

Required

Demonstrated experience developing and executing PR strategies from the ground up

Required

Strong writing, communication, and relationship-building skills

Required

In-depth knowledge of traditional and digital media landscape

Required

Solid understanding of trends within entertainment, sports, travel, hospitality, pop culture, and food & beverage

Required

Experience within highly matrixed organization, collaborating cross-functionally with many internal and external stakeholders

Preferred

Experience within sports, entertainment, hospitality, travel, culinary or luxury sectors

Preferred

Advanced PR strategy and media relations expertise

Strategic planning and organizational leadership

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

High-pressure decision-making capability

Strong cross-functional influence and stakeholder management

Strong organizational skills a must

Ability to manage rapidly changing, fast-paced environments

Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and handle high-stress situations

Computer experience required including, but not limited to, MSWord, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint in addition to PR software tools (MuckRack, Cision, etc)

Balancing

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Bending

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Carrying 10 pounds

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Clear speech - simple

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Clear speech - complex

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Climbing

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Distant vision

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Driving

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Flexibility - upper body

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Flexibility - lower body

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Hearing/Listening

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Kneeling

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Lifting 10 pounds

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Near vision

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Normal vision

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Pushing/Pulling

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Reaching

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Sitting

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Standing

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Typing

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Walking

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Communication - verbal

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Communication - written

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Confined area

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Contacts - works alone

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Contacts - works around others

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Contacts - works with others

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Exposure to dust / dirt

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Exposure to fumes / odors

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Extreme cold

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Extreme heat

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Fast pace

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Hazardous conditions - chemicals

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Hazardous conditions - high structures

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Hazardous conditions - high voltage

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Indoors

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Noise levels - low to moderate

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Noise levels - high

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Office conditions

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Outdoors

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Restricted area

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Travel

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Analytical

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Clerical

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Comprehension

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Crisis incidents

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Customer service

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Decision making

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High pressure

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Judgment

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Long hours

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Math skills - advance

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Math skills - basic

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Organization

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Reading - simple

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Reading - complex

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Repetition

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Tight deadlines

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Writing - simple

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Writing - complex

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