Remote PR Strategist: Travel & Hospitality Media Relations

Kinship; Texas; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Coverage

Half-Day Fridays

Generous Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Kinship is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to craft compelling brand stories and secure top-tier media placements for travel, hotel, and restaurant partners. You will develop annual and quarterly PR plans, build journalist relationships, and coordinate media events, all while reporting on KPIs and outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of PR experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and embraces authentic storytelling with measurable results.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of PR experience, preferably in an agency setting.
• Strong knowledge of media relations and storytelling for multiple formats.
• Ability to report results with KPIs and campaign performance metrics.
• Self-directed with ownership over client portfolios and calendars.

Responsibilities

• Develop PR and marketing plans for travel, hotel, and restaurant partners.
• Manage campaigns end-to-end and lead client communications and updates.
• Build media lists, coordinate events, and secure placements across channels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated campaigns.
• Lead special projects and contribute to Kinship’s agency brand growth.

Skills

PR Campaigns

Media Relations

Storytelling

Analytics & Reporting

Client Management

Project Management

Tools

Cision

Meltwater

Job description

Kinship is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to craft compelling brand stories and secure top-tier media placements for travel, hotel, and restaurant partners. You will develop annual and quarterly PR plans, build journalist relationships, and coordinate media events, all while reporting on KPIs and outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of PR experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and embraces authentic storytelling with measurable results.