PR & Communications Manager, EMEA - 16 month FTC

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead the EMEA region's communications, shaping strategy, media relations, partnerships, and executive storytelling across the UK and DACH while collaborating with global teams and Planeterra.

  • Lead regional PR strategy and storytelling efforts
  • Secure top-tier media coverage and drive partnerships
  • Coordinate with global teams and crisis response when needed

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the communications strategy for the EMEA region in line with the global communications vision, continuing to position G Adventures as the leader in adventure travel and the pioneer of community tourism.
  • Act as the communications expert for the region, identifying opportunities to raise awareness of G Adventures through strategic media relations, partnerships and thought leadership.
  • Build on G Adventures' strong reputation by securing impactful coverage across consumer, trade, business and broadcast media, with a particular focus on the UK and DACH while supporting wider EMEA activity.
  • Have a nose for a great story, working closely with stakeholders across the business to uncover newsworthy announcements, human-interest stories, data-led campaigns and timely media opportunities.
  • Write and distribute press releases, targeted pitches, opinion pieces and other media materials that generate meaningful coverage.
  • Develop and execute creative PR campaigns and integrated communications initiatives alongside the regional marketing and global communications teams.
  • Launch major business initiatives, product launches and campaigns alongside Founder Bruce Poon Tip and other senior leaders, developing communications plans that maximise awareness and impact across the region.
  • Secure and support interviews, speaking opportunities, thought leadership and media appearances for senior leaders, including Founder Bruce Poon Tip, Managing Director Brian Young and other company spokespeople.
  • Plan, coordinate and deliver both small and large-scale media, consumer and industry events across the region, working closely with the regional marketing and global communications teams to ensure flawless execution and maximum PR impact.
  • Work closely with Planeterra, G Adventures' non-profit partner, to share inspiring stories that demonstrate the positive impact of community tourism around the world.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years' experience in PR or communications, either agency or in-house.
  • Extensive experience working within the travel industry, with a strong understanding of both consumer and trade media.
  • An exceptional network of media contacts across travel, consumer outlets with business and broadcast contacts a bonus
  • A proven track record of securing top-tier media coverage and developing creative campaigns that build brand awareness and reputation.
  • Experience identifying and developing data-driven stories that generate meaningful media coverage.
  • Strong understanding of digital PR and experience securing coverage that supports wider SEO, digital visibility and AI search strategies preferable.
  • Experience developing and managing content creator partnerships, with an understanding of campaign KPIs, affiliate models and performance measurement.
  • Excellent writing skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences and create compelling media materials.
  • Outstanding organisation and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and acting as a trusted communications advisor across the business.

Preferred

  • Experience managing external PR agencies is desirable.
  • The ability to travel regionally and internationally when required with experience hosting press trips desirable

Benefits

  • Competitive Total Rewards Package, including exclusive travel perks!
  • Additional days off, including on your birthday!
  • Vacation time for you to recharge
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Meaningful Employee Recognition Program
  • Learning and Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • *Applicable based on location*
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G Adventures

LUV Infinity Group is an exciting UK based umbrella company for a multitude of brands, ranging from nightclubs, bars to restaurants all over the United KingdomLUV Infinity Group has a firm Impression on the UK Nightlife and hospitality industry with our venues bringing thousands of smiles to customers faces every day since 2009; and we only continue to expand and grow today.We pride ourselves on thinking outside of the box, being innovative within our ideas & providing the best quality product across each and every diverse brand that we have created.Focusing at the heart of our business, our people; we believe a successful business begins with the people who operate it & we continually reinvent the wheel when it comes to what makes us good employers – this is what drives us.

Founded in 2009
Bristol, England, GBR
31 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
425M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$18.2M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.5%
Direct
31.4%
Referral
5.8%
Social
4%
Paid
5.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~31

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Marketing Team Size
3 (10% of company)
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