Position is hybrid and based in Weybridge UK
Journey with us!
Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world
Position Summary:
This is an important strategic role in the implementation of public relations programmes designed to create and maintain a favourable public image for the organisation The Media Relations Executive should be a communications and public relations professional capable of assisting in directing projects and project teams and producing content of the highest calibre The position may focus on any of several professional areas including media and influencer relations storytelling press tours PR agency relations and event support and staffing
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support in executing strategies to secure impactful media coverage for Royal Caribbean International subject matter experts products & services and events including pitching and engaging reporters- facilitating media interviews and support for executives
- Build and maintain key professional relationships with significant media outlets and key journalists
- Support in directing the activities of external agencies and internal teams as needed
- Independently develop and execute appropriate strategies to address communications challenges Oversee significant communications programmes which may include promotions press trips press conferences
- executive briefings
- Handle incoming media inquiries and responses Create innovative approaches to generating coverage in the media draft press releases
- talking points and statements
- Track press coverage and write coverage reports analysing the output and success of media relations efforts
- Plan and implement group and individual press trips and liaise with appropriate personnel on requests Stay abreast of latest industry developments trends
- and shifts in the travel industry Partners with leadership on budget/expense control and reporting
- department and/or brand related
- Occasional travel
What we’d love you to have:
5-7 years of PR agency public relations- journalism or corporate communications experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred
- Experience with media relations
- Strong skills in pitching and comfortable reaching out to top tier media
- Flexibility to work outside normal hours and travel as appropriate (domestic & international)
- Experience in travel industry and working for a global company preferred 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 Understanding of social media
- influencers and emerging media with a wealth of creative ideas Finger on the pulse - always up to date with trends
- both inside and outside our industry Outstanding English language proficiency
- Proficiency in Spanish desirable
Work Environment:
The role may include travel to other offices as well as domestic international and shipboard travel A high noise level is possible if visiting shipboard or offsite locations
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 Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
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
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