Senior Media & PR Manager - Travel

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the travel industry is seeking a Senior Media and Communications Manager to lead communication initiatives and engage stakeholders. This strategic role involves managing media relationships, developing strategies, and overseeing communication during crises, while supporting the overall brand objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing media activity during crises.
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization.
• Background in the Travel industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile communication projects and campaigns.
• Develop proactive media and communication strategies.
• Manage annual consumer research projects.
• Act as a media spokesperson.
• Evaluate communications activities.
• Manage and develop junior team members.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong news sense and media handling skills

Strategic thinking

Creative thinking

Strong organizational and time management skills

Job description

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Senior Media & PR Manager - Travel, london (city of london)

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Client:

VMA GROUP

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Media and Communications Manager – Travel

Purpose of Role: Lead high-profile communication projects and campaigns, including major industry events, annual research, and trend reports. Develop and execute targeted media and communications activities to engage consumers, members, and stakeholders, supporting the brand and business plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop proactive media and communication strategies.
• Lead cross-team projects and campaigns.
• Manage annual consumer research projects.
• Respond to emerging events/issues affecting members and the industry.
• Act as a media spokesperson.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media and stakeholders.
• Support internal communications and engage staff.
• Create content for various channels including press releases, blogs, and social media.
• Collaborate with the communications team to achieve organizational objectives.
• Evaluate communications activities and provide insights.
• Manage and develop junior team members.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota for crisis communications.

Skills and Experience (Essential):

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write editorial material for both consumer and corporate audiences, adapting tone and content as needed.
• Strong news sense and media handling skills, including pitching stories and managing media enquiries.
• Ability to conduct broadcast media interviews at national and regional levels (training provided if needed).
• Experience managing media activity during crises and incidents.
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop comprehensive communication plans.
• Collaborative and constructive working style.
• Creative thinking with strong judgement for effective PR initiatives.
• Proven success in delivering PR results to build brand awareness.
• Strong awareness of traditional and social media, using various channels for campaigns.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to meet tight deadlines.
• Good commercial understanding and judgement.
• Ability to work with all levels of seniority within the organization and among members.
• Background in the Travel industry or high profile consumer member organisation is highly desirable.

If you have the required experience, please get in touch ASAP with your current CV.

Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.