Position is based in Weybridge UK
3-6 month contract
Journey with us!
Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our PR & Communications team
Celebrity Cruises part of Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world
Position Summary
The EMEA Senior PR & Communications Executive position is a strategic role in the implementation of communications programmes designed to create and maintain a favourable public image for the organisation
This team member should be a communications and public relations professional capable of assisting in projects and project teams and producing content of the highest calibre
The position may focus in any of several professional areas including media relations storytelling press familiarisation tours PR agency relations and event support and staffing
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in executing the global PR strategy as well as individual local strategies as relevant to secure impactful media coverage for Celebrity Cruises subject matter experts products and services and events including pitching and engaging reporters
- facilitating media interviews and support for local market executives
- Builds and maintains key professional relationships with significant media outlets
- Helps to direct the activities of external agencies and internal teams as needed
- Coordinates and executes local efforts as outlined by the global strategy and road map
Coordinates strategic communications programmes which may include promotions press trips press conferences brand events executive briefings- and more
- Handles incoming media inquiries
Coordinates innovative approaches to generating coverage in the media drafts press releases- drafts briefing documents including talking points and statements
Tracks press coverage key performance metrics- writes coverage reports and creates and maintain clips and media lists
- Coordinates individual press trip requests and liaises with appropriate personnel on requests
Stays abreast of latest industry developments trends and shifts in the travel industry Performs other duties as required- Manages and tracks billing and programme results
Supports leadership on budget/expense control and reporting- department and/or brand related
Supports in the management of the EMEA PR budget $1- 2M
What We’d Love You To Have
3-5 years of PR agency public relations
- journalism or corporate communications experience
- Experience with brand media relations
Experience with metrics programmes like Cision- etc
- Flexibility to work outside normal hours and travel as appropriate (domestic & international)
Experience in travel industry and working for a global company ideal- but not essential
Strong ability to interact with senior leaders and build effective relationships within the company public- guests and media
- Strong planning capabilities to identify and prioritise communication strategies and activities as well as to meet the deadlines required to support media and business needs
Strong writing skills- Message creation experience a plus
Excellent research written- verbal and presentation skills
Detail oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to work in fast-paced- high volume environment
- Strong skills in pitching and comfortable reaching out to top tier media
Understanding of social media- influencers and emerging media
Stellar project management planning evaluation- and analytical capabilities
- Demonstrate the ability to quickly analyse situations and alternatives and make prudent decisions
Proficient in Microsoft Office ie Word Excel- PowerPoint
We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race colour religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment
Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
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