Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR

FlixBus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Wellness Coverage

401(k) Matching

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

Tuition Support

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Work from (M)Anywhere

Job summary

Flix North America seeks a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR to drive external communications for FlixBus and Greyhound. You will shape how our brands appear in media and public discourse, translating business priorities into compelling narratives across formats.

You will lead proactive media strategies, craft pitches, and coach executives for media appearances, while managing social channels and monitoring industry conversations to safeguard brand reputation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• 7+ years in corporate communications or PR, with consumer brands exposure.
• Strong writing with journalistic instincts; know what makes a story newsworthy.
• Proven media relations with established journalist relationships and earned coverage.
• Experience in executive communications, coaching leaders for media appearances.
• Skilled in issues/crisis management with good judgment under pressure.
• Proficient with editorial calendars, media monitoring tools, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute proactive media strategies to strengthen visibility for FlixBus and Greyhound.
• Translate complex priorities into compelling narratives and develop integrated comms plans.
• Write and edit press releases, pitches, talking points, op-eds, speeches, social posts, and web content.
• Manage corporate social channels with focus on relevance and thought leadership.
• Prepare executives for media interviews and public appearances; identify platform opportunities.
• Lead issues management and crisis communications; monitor news and social conversations.
• Pilot tools and AI-driven approaches to expand reach and team effectiveness.

Skills

Exceptional writer

Media relations

Executive communications

Crisis management

Editorial calendars

Content creator across formats

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/journalism

Job description

Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR

City: Dallas
Department: Marketing & Communications

At Flix, we offer a dynamic work environment with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a tech-driven approach to making travel more accessible, sustainable, and affordable.

Flix North America is looking for a sharp, intellectually curious, and experienced Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR to drive external communications for FlixBus and Greyhound. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, you will play a leading role in shaping how our brands and business show up in the media and broader public conversation.

This is a hands-on role for an exceptional, creative storyteller and proactive media relations professional. You know what makes a story newsworthy, can turn complex business priorities into compelling narratives, and have the relationships and instincts to reach the right audiences. You are equally comfortable developing a media pitch, preparing an executive for an interview, writing an op-ed, creating social content, or managing a fast-moving issue.

You bring exceptional writing skills, strong journalistic instincts, sound business judgment and an ownership mindset. You are highly self-directed and entrepreneurial, able to spot opportunities, develop compelling ideas, and take them from concept to execution.

About the Role

• Build and execute proactive media strategies that strengthen visibility and credibility for FlixBus and Greyhound, securing coverage in top tier national, business, consumer, and trade outlets.
• Translate complex business priorities into compelling narratives and develop integrated communications plans around launches, announcements, and key news moments.
• Write and edit across formats including press releases, pitches, talking points, op-eds, speeches, social posts, and web content.
• Manage corporate social channels (LinkedIn, X) with a focus on relevance, engagement, and thought leadership.
• Support executive visibility by preparing leaders for media interviews, speaking engagements, and public appearances, and identifying strategic platform opportunities.
• Lead issues management and crisis communications, monitoring news and social conversations to anticipate risks and respond quickly.
• Drive communications innovation by staying ahead of shifts in how audiences discover information, including the evolving impact of AI, and piloting tools that expand reach and team effectiveness.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years in corporate communications or PR, with a strong track record supporting consumer brands.
• Exceptional writer with sharp journalistic instincts; you know what makes a story newsworthy and how to tell it across channels and formats.
• Proven media relations professional with established journalist relationships and a history of securing meaningful earned coverage.
• Experience in executive communications, including coaching and preparing senior leaders for media and public appearances.
• Skilled at issues and crisis management, with sound judgment under pressure.
• Proficient with editorial calendars, media monitoring tools, and analytics to measure impact and inform strategy.
• Strong content creator across written, digital, and visual formats; photography, video, or design experience is a plus.
• Highly proactive, entrepreneurial, and self-directed; you spot opportunities, take ownership, and see ideas through to execution.
• Comfortable operating across functions and levels, with the business acumen to connect communications strategy to broader company goals.

We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Wellness Coverage - Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans, including multiple FSAs (Health and Dependent Care).
• 401(k) Matching - 401(k) plan with up to 4% company matching contributions.
• Flexible Time Off - Take time off when you need it, as you need it, subject to business needs and manager approval.
• Paid Parental Leave - 8 week s of fully paid leave to support new parents and growing families.
• Company Paid Life Insurance - Basic company-paid life insurance equal to your annual salary.
• Lifestyle Spending Account - Receive up to $600 per year for eligible lifestyle-related services.
• Tuition Support - Up to $5,250 per year reimbursed for your continued education and development after 12 months of continuous service.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program - Free, confidential support for mental health, legal, financial, and family issues, including up to 5 free counseling sessions per year.
• Work from (M)Anywhere - Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.

To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career

Why Join Flix?

At Flix, you'll find teams that rally together to overcome challenges and spark creativity. We believe in ownership culture - giving you the freedom to take initiative, make an impact, and shape your own career path.
As we continue to expand across the globe, you can make a real difference in how we work.

If you're ready to grow and lead your journey, Flix is the place for you!

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