Travel PR Communications Manager (2-4 Years Experience)

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead strategic PR programs for travel and lifestyle clients, managing senior accounts and guiding media outreach.

  • Own day-to-day client contact and cross-team delivery.
  • Must-have: 2–4 years in travel/lifestyle PR and strong media relationships.
  • Standout: Remote agency role with senior oversight and growth potential.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for select client accounts, with senior oversight
  • Lead communication and workflow across internal teams to ensure timely, thoughtful delivery on all client needs
  • Guide clients on PR strategy and campaign execution with confidence and clarity
  • Lead client calls, meetings, and presentations; prepare meeting agendas and post-call recaps
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and influencers - especially in the travel and lifestyle sectors
  • Lead development and execution of media strategies and pitch angles to secure top-tier coverage
  • Direct and edit team-wide pitching efforts; handle high-priority media opportunities personally
  • Existing relationships with travel, hospitality, and lifestyle media (e.g., editors at top-tier travel publications) strongly preferred
  • Oversee and handle the creation of press materials including press releases, pitches, draft interview responses, etc.
  • Lead development of strategic PR plans tailored to individual client goals, with senior oversight
  • Conduct research on trends, news, and partnership opportunities to inform client strategies
  • Manage tracking and reporting of media coverage; ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Manage preparation of client reports and presentation materials
  • Stay current on social media trends and influencer marketing best practices
  • Advise clients on digital and influencer campaign opportunities
  • With support of junior staff vet and manage influencer and media stay requests, working with team to ensure alignment with client goals
  • Lead planning, logistics, and execution of client press events, deskside appointments and media trips
  • Coordinate internal team roles and responsibilities for seamless execution

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of PR experience, preferably within a travel, hospitality, or lifestyle agency environment
  • Strong client management, strategic planning, and project oversight skills
  • Strong media and influencer contacts in travel, lifestyle and related verticals
  • Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and techniques
  • Proven ability to pitch and secure media coverage across digital, print, and broadcast platforms
  • Highly organized with an extreme attention to detail and ability to multitask
  • Understanding and passion for travel, hospitality, and lifestyle industries
  • Comfortable working in a fully remote, fast-paced agency environment
  • Bachelor\'s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field
  • Creative, solutions-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to challenges
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and PR tools such as Muck Rack, Cision, Qwoted etc.

Preferred

  • Best-fit Attributes
  • Ability to lead with confidence while fostering personal growth
  • Strong initiative and sense of ownership over projects
  • Desire to grow within the agency and contribute to its long-term success
  • Maintains integrity and discretion with confidential client and company information