Public Relations Manager (TravelTech)

TL;DR

Public Relations Manager (TravelTech): Designing and delivering global PR strategies and campaigns to build recognition and credibility for a global travel-tech organization with an accent on media relations and brand positioning. Focus on cultivating relationships with thought leaders, managing crisis communications, and pitching stories to establish the company as a sector leader.

Company

A global travel-tech company specializing in advanced online booking platforms for tourists, travel agents, and corporate clients.

What you will do

• Design and deliver global PR strategies and corresponding tactics.
• Develop PR and communications plans to support priority projects in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Identify opportunities for public speaking and award nominations to position the company as a leader in travel and tech.
• Cultivate relationships with media and thought leaders in key markets and proactively pitch stories.
• Generate news releases, backgrounders, factsheets, and editorial materials for print, broadcast, and digital media.
• Manage external agencies and contractors and handle the PR response to crisis situations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in designing and delivering global PR strategies and campaigns.
• Ability to develop comprehensive communications plans for priority projects.
• Strong track record in media relations and pitching stories to industry leaders.
• Experience in creating professional written materials, including news releases and factsheets.
• Capability to manage third-party agencies and contractors.
• Experience in handling PR responses during crisis situations.