Marketing & Communications Manager

Join the Marketing Team at Desert Mountain Club

As a Marketing & Communications Manager, you'll be responsible for leading editorial storytelling, executive communications, public relations, and strategic communications for the Club. This role serves as a lead writer, interviewer, and on-camera communicator, creating engaging content for Member publications, newsletters, video, podcasts, and other Club communications. The position requires exceptional writing skills, strong judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships with Club leadership and Members.

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or an editorial role
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong command of grammar, structure, and AP style
• Experience with long-form writing, feature stories, executive messaging, and public relations
• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to communicate confidently on camera and behind a microphone
• Excellent organization, time management, and interpersonal skills
• A polished, collaborative, and service-focused approach suited to a luxury, Member-focused environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• On-camera or podcast hosting experience preferred.
• Prior private club, resort, or luxury hospitality experience is a plus.
• Experience working with public relations agencies and media

Benefits

Join one of the Top 10 Platinum Clubs of America and enjoy exceptional benefits and perks, including:

• Competitive pay
• PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Education Scholarship
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Scholarship
• Mentorship Program
• Internships
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• Mental health, wellness, and virtual care resources
• FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend
• FREE golf and tennis
• Matching Retirement 401K Plan
• Retail discounts
• Pet insurance

*Please note, benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal).

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Lead editorial content for Member publications, newsletters, and Club communications, including feature stories, Member profiles, and long-form content.
• Conduct interviews with Club leadership and department directors and translate complex information into clear, engaging Member-facing communications.
• Draft executive communications, including Member letters, announcements, talking points, and other leadership messaging.
• Host and appear on camera for Club video programming and host the Club podcast, including guest coordination, research, interviews, scripts, and segment development.
• Manage public relations activities, including press releases, media pitches, media inquiries, briefing materials, award submissions, rankings questionnaires, and earned media tracking.
• Develop and execute strategic communications campaigns supporting major Club initiatives, leadership announcements, capital projects, and program launches.
• Partner with assigned Club departments and leadership to develop effective internal and Member-facing communications.
• Develop timely communications related to closures, schedule changes, service disruptions, and other sensitive matters.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to maintain a consistent Club voice, coordinate priorities, and provide backup coverage.
• Support the Director of Marketing & Communications with correspondence, special projects, and other departmental initiatives.
• Stay current on marketing and communications trends, best practices, and industry developments.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Required to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 20 pounds – Occasionally
• Required to sit for long periods of time.
• Required to stand and walk – Frequently
• Typical work hours – Monday - Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with additional hours as needed.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required for Club events, media availabilities, and video and podcast production.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Company

Desert Mountain Club is one of the nation's premier private clubs, located in the scenic foothills of North Scottsdale, Arizona. Spanning more than 8,000 acres, Desert Mountain features:

• Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course)
• Seven distinctive clubhouses with unique dining and banquet experiences
• Award-winning spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and swim facility.
• Dozens of hiking and biking trails

What truly sets Desert Mountain apart is our people. We foster a culture built on care, respect, teamwork, wellbeing, and growth where teammates feel valued and proud to be part of the team.

Desert Mountain Club is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace built on inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all teammate's.