Choice Hotels Hiring for New Summer Role of the Ultimate People Person
The International Hotel Chain Creates New Position for One Lucky Applicant to Receive Summer Job to Bring to Life Choice Hotels' Mission of Creating Meaningful In-Person Connections
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all digital nomads, social butterflies and travel enthusiasts. Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced its search to hire for a newly created position this summer, the Ultimate People Person. The role will bring to life the brand's long-standing mission of bringing people together and establishing meaningful in-person connections.
The Ultimate People Person will travel across the U.S. this summer, putting his or her gift for gab and passion for people to work, acting as a company spokesperson and brand ambassador for Choice Hotels. Beginning their role at the end of June and working through the end of August, the Ultimate People Person will visit some of America's coolest cities, such as New York, NY, Austin, TX, and Las Vegas, NV. On his or her journey, the Ultimate People Person will capture and share the stories of thousands of people through Choice Hotels' blog and social media channels, while getting paid to do it.
"Life gets busy and at times it can be more convenient to interact with people virtually, however in-person connections still remain important," says Robert McDowell, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Choice Hotels International. "The purpose of our Ultimate People Person role is to demonstrate how impactful these face-to-face interactions are, and to celebrate the stories and experiences that make up "people connections."
Choice Hotels is searching for someone who is savvy in social media, has a knack for striking up conversations, and has an outgoing and charismatic personality. The job will require the new hire to post daily on social media, blog about his/her experiences, shake the hands of everyone he/she meets and capture plenty of selfies and videos. Applicants who think they have what it takes to be the Ultimate People Person should visit ChoiceHotels.com/ChoicePeoplePerson to apply where they can showcase their personality, creativity, social media chops and ability to exemplify the Choice Hotels brand spirit. Even Steve Joyce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Choice Hotels International, put out an appeal to consumers in an engaging video, asking them to apply for the Ultimate People Person role to help represent the brand throughout the summer.
Choice Hotels' search for the Ultimate People Person reaffirms to U.S. consumers that travel is about the opportunity to connect with each other. The Ultimate People Person's interactions with people across the country reinforces the notion that in-person connections are invaluable and the bond between family, friends and colleagues is critical.
How to Apply
Today through May 29, 2015, applicants are invited to view the job description at ChoiceHotels.com/ChoicePeoplePerson and submit a YouTube video cover letter to [email protected], as well as share their video submission on their social media channels using #ChoicePeoplePerson for consideration as the Ultimate People Person. Video submissions should showcase the applicant's character and passion for the position. The application deadline is May 29, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Finalists considered for the role will be invited to participate in virtual interviews, with the selected candidate being hired by the end of June.
For more information on how to apply for the Ultimate People Person role and for more information on Choice Hotels and its family of brands, connect with us at the new www.choicehotels.com, and on Facebook and Twitter.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc.® (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world's largest lodging companies. With more than 6,300 hotels franchised in more than 35 countries and territories, we represent more than 500,000 rooms around the globe. As of March 31, 2015, 615 hotels were in our development pipeline. Our company's Ascend Hotel Collection®, Cambria® hotels & suites, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Sleep Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn® brands provide a spectrum of lodging choices to meet our guests' needs. With more than 22 million members and counting, check out our Choice Privileges® rewards program to see how you can reap the benefits of being a member of the Choice Hotels® family.
Visit us at www.choicehotels.com for more information.
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