The Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is seeking a talented and experienced Regional PR & Communications Manager to join the team. This is a pivotal role, where you’ll be tasked to shape, protect and strengthen the reputation of our market-leading corporate travel brands, products and people with key stakeholders in the UK & Ireland and select European markets. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who has a strong network of media contacts with a proven track record in generating positive editorial in top-tier media outlets and can continue to position each of our brands and senior executives as leaders in the business travel segment.
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic team – we’re looking for a seasoned PR professional either from an in-house or agency background with travel industry experience. In return, we can promise great variety, fast-moving communications challenges, as well as lots of creative brand campaigns, and a chance to work within a talented, fun and supportive team.
Key job responsibilities
Development of high impact, sustained and proactive communications strategies that reflect business objectives and ensure that FCTG’s Corporate Travel Brands – FCM & Corporate Traveller – remain top of mind.
Work closely with brand marketing, content and social teams to build trust, develop precise messaging, and shape execution plans.
Execute PR activities, initiatives and events to engage with key stakeholders in the UK&I and select European countries.
Devise compelling and news-worthy pitches to secure commentary opportunities for business leaders.
Act as the main point of contact for press, developing and maintaining strong relationships with UK & Ireland and key European media.
Successfully manage complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges, and reactive media issues.
Regularly interact with senior leadership to influence strategy and negotiate decisions regarding issues, announcements, and messaging.
Write and edit press materials, pitches, PR plans and related materials.
Desired job experience, skills & abilities
6+ years’ experience in public relations, having held a similar inhouse or PR agency position preferably within corporate business travel / travel Industry.
The ability to convert communications strategy into effective PR activities that address brand and business imperatives.
Experience in working across large cross functional teams within complex, global environments.
Clear communicator with superb writing and messaging skills.
Strong media and industry contacts (travel/trade, business, news etc.)
Experience in managing PR agencies a plus.
Experience managing budgets.
Well organised and able to multi-task and prioritise workload.
High level of adaptability and demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and agile landscape.
Permanent right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship
