Senior Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of strategic, integrated B2C and B2B communications plans to meet Priceline’s key business goals.
• Turn consumer, marketplace, product and industry data into newsworthy insights, compelling narratives and proactive pitch opportunities.
• Develop impactful communications content aligned with Priceline’s technology, consumer and business narratives. Apply GEO best practices to improve how Priceline is discovered and represented across search and AI-powered platforms, while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Build and maintain media relationships and manage select opportunities.
• Drive growth in both the quality and quantity of Priceline’s earned-media coverage, increasing media share of voice and LLM editorial citation share of voice.
• Build thought leadership strategies and materials for key executives, including messaging, talking points, media preparation and social content.
• Recommend and manage broader industry-relations opportunities, including executive visibility, speaking engagements, partner co-marketing initiatives and related materials.
• Co-manage PR agency to drive strong execution against the communications strategy.
• Support internal communications across Priceline and its participation in Booking Holdings-wide communications.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and support communications for integrated programming from planning through execution.

Requirements

• 8+ years of related experience in communications, public relations or industry relations.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• A creative, resourceful and scrappy communicator with experience developing and executing integrated go-to-market communications strategies for new products, technologies, partnerships and business initiatives.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technology into clear, compelling narratives for different audiences and channels.
• A confident self-starter who can influence, prioritize and move projects forward across a complex, matrixed organization while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• AI-literate and actively curious about how generative AI, LLMs, agents and GEO can improve communications strategy, productivity and results. Comfortable experimenting with AI-enabled workflows, building lightweight agents and using new tools to create repeatable team practices.
• A passionate communicator with a strong pulse on culture, trends and industry news and a track record of securing headline coverage across multiple media verticals.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify newsworthy opportunities and translate findings into communications opportunities.
• Equally comfortable with high-level strategic development and tactical daily execution, with the operational discipline and follow-through to deliver results.
• You sweat the details, have excellent organizational skills and can manage multiple priorities without losing momentum or quality.

Preferred

• Experience in travel or technology preferred. Agency experience welcome.

Benefits

• Health & wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources
• Generous time off including PTO, holidays, a company-wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days
• Work/life support including the ability to work up to 4 weeks per year from anywhere, parental leave, dependent care and family support resources, Summer Fridays, and office perks like stocked kitchens and catered meals (varies by location)
• Financial security programs such as retirement plans with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and tax-advantaged accounts
• Signature travel perks including employee-only discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits
• Additional perks & discounts like travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits
• A people-first culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), social events, recognition programs, and service awards that help you connect, grow, and celebrate together
• Specific benefits and programs vary by location
• Inclusion is a Big Deal! To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, we believe our team should reflect the broad range of customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.