Public Relations Manager

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first.

• Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.

We provide a full

benefits:

package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us. Public Relations Manager We create and deliver an aligned, dedicated marketing strategy to fuel each Expedia Group brand's success.

Since our travelers interact with us through our brands, we have a brand focus in our marketing, while leveraging the scale and efficiency we’ve built in functional expertise. Looking to join a dynamic team of communications professionals? If you are hungry to drive best-in-class storytelling for the most loved consumer travel brands in the world, this is the job for you.

As a Public Relations Manager in the U.S., you will be responsible for consumer PR strategy and execution. You’ll be tasked with developing and carrying out creative, highly engaging PR campaigns and activities that resonate strongly with travelers and top-tier consumer media. You will work closely with stakeholders within the company to protect and promote brand narratives in the U.S.

and build brand love among target audiences. You will act as an invaluable advisor on high-profile marketing campaigns, storytelling opportunities and risks to the brand. In this role, you will possess a strong understanding of the business, consumer and travel media landscape. You will have a keen eye for developing stories and initiatives which will break through the noise.

You’ll report to a Senior Manager, Public Relations and work closely with the Global Communications and Marketing teams. You need to have

experience:

in an agency and/or in-house public relations role as well as possess a can-do attitude, be self-driven, and ability to learn quickly to yield success in this role. In this role you will: Develop and execute strategic PR campaigns and initiatives that will result in standout coverage aligned with key business objectives Drive integrated communications plans that support brand objectives, working closely with U.S.

and global PR colleagues and stakeholders from the broader marketing and communications teams Maintain a deep understanding of the business and stay up to date on trends and developments in the travel industry, including monitoring industry and competitor media coverage Work closely with the U.S. media relations team on activities across earned, owned and paid channels within PR’s remit Partner with the global crisis communications team to advise on and help manage reactive PR issues that influence perceptions of the brand and impact the greater Expedia Group business Manage campaign and project timelines, develop content including press materials and messaging, and create and deliver presentations that drive influence and build support across the business Analyze and use data and insights to inform storytelling, ensuring a steady drumbeat of always-on media coverage Support operational needs, including vendor and agency management, budget management, and development of coverage and status reports

Experience:

and

Qualifications:

7+ years'

experience:

in PR, Media Relations or Marketing Communications roles in a consumer agency or in-house environment Proven record of working successfully in highly matrixed organizations to align PR efforts with broader business objectives, including working across cross-functional teams such as marketing, social media and creative teams Have a bias towards action: you like to get things done, can analyze and use insights to inform decisions, provide clarity back to the business and take ownership of outcomes Successfully able to manage stakeholders effectively and handle fast-paced environments with quick-turn timelines and changing

requirements:

Strong

experience:

in media relations, possessing excellent understanding of media landscape with key consumer media contacts across print, online and broadcast media outlets Excellent written and verbal communication

skills:

Outstanding project management and organizational

skills:

Ability to synthesize data into logical conclusions and recommendations to uncover unique storytelling opportunities Ability to think creatively and adapt quickly to match the travel landscape Strong background in the travel, hospitality, lodging, vacation rental or e-commerce industry.

Experience:

working with well-known brands is a plus Issues/crisis management

experience:

is a plus The total cash range for this position in Austin is $110,500.00 to $155,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $177,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in West Hollywood is $110,500.00 to $155,000.00.

Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $177,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $110,500.00 to $155,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $177,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge,

skills:

, and

experience:

Pay ranges may be modified in the future. Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of

benefits:

to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel,

we offer:

a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of

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Accommodation requests If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.

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• Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people

experience:

the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable

experience:

s for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com.

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact.

Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is lifeatexpediagroup.com/jobs.