Public Relations/ Corporate Communications Director

Public Relations/ Corporate Communications Director

Location

Oyster Bay, New York

Employment Type

Industry

Hospitality

Job ID

8311


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Our Client is a Prominent International Travel Marketing Company. They are looking for a PR/ Corporate Communications Director to join their team of top professionals (Hybrid/Remote Option).


Job Description:

Our client is looking for a creative and experienced Corporate Communications / Public Relations professional who will spearhead this position developing strategy, deliver PR/Corporate content, including news stories, press releases, social content, web content, promotional materials and other publicity projects to help us meet their Corporate Communications and PR objectives and broader goals across our organization. This person will also manage internal communications ensuring that the staff is properly communicated to in regards to any external announcements and is kept abreast of the company’s news and developments, as assigned by the CMO and or HR management.

Candidate will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with trade press, ensuring brand consistency within the trade and press strategies for our company to increase brand value. This position will liaise between advisors, trade outlets, preferred partners and cross-functional internal teams to ensure the successful development and delivery of a corporate communications and PR strategy to raise the level of awareness within the industry of their brands in both U.S. and Canadian markets.

To excel in this role, you need excellent self-editing, research skills and be an enthusiastic, outgoing individual with a considerable knowledge of the travel industry with a strong knowledge of communication strategies. Proficiency in English, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver articles weekly per brand is required. If you have prior experience writing PR content and a Bachelor’s degree, you are an ideal candidate for this Corporate Communications / Public Relations position!

  • Represent the brand positively in a multitude of settings
  • Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all corporate communications, internally, to our advisor partners and the trade
  • Accountable for initiating, developing and implementing corporate communications strategy (ie. Trade, consumer, social -- B to B, etc.)
  • PR strategic plans including research, writing and delivering PR content, such as press releases, social content for companies Corporate Sites, and more, to help their companies meet and exceed its PR objectives. Manage any press conferences or media events.
  • Conduct in-depth research about recent PR trends, competitors’ products, and other data required to create engaging PR content
  • Maintain relationships with journalists and other media members
  • Write speeches for the company’s reps and respond to inquiries made through social media
  • Proven track record of delivering strong results through persuasive communication (written and oral) and relationship management
  • Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to the executive team
  • Forecast and track key account metrics
  • Represent the brand in all industry and internal events
  • Generating brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing
  • Providing feedback and insight on new products/services


Job Requirements:

 

  • 5+ years of PR or corporate communications writing experience.
  • Travel industry experience a plus
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build solid professional relationships.

Benefits:

  • Full-time employment
  • Office and/or remote work environment
  • IATA card / Travel industry benefits
  • Health benefits
  • 401K
  • Vacation and holiday time off

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Contact Details:

Cathryn Gonis

Senior Recruiter

631-887-3875

Cathryn@execsallied.com