Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR

Flix; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Wellness Coverage

401(k) Matching

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Support

Employee Assistance Program

Work from (M)Anywhere

Job summary

Flix North America is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR to lead external communications for FlixBus and Greyhound. This hands-on role requires a storyteller with strong media relations and writing skills, reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications.

Hybrid work with 2–3 days in the New York office. You will craft narratives, secure earned coverage, coach leaders for media, manage social channels, and guide crisis responses.

Qualifications

• 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 across channels and formats.
• Proven media relations professional with established journalist relationships and a history of securing 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute proactive media strategies to strengthen visibility for FlixBus and Greyhound.
• Translate complex priorities into compelling narratives and develop integrated communications plans.
• Write and edit press releases, pitches, talking points, op-eds, speeches, social posts, and web content.
• Manage corporate social channels with a focus on relevance and engagement.
• Support executive visibility by preparing leaders for media interviews and appearances.
• Lead issues management and crisis communications to anticipate risks and respond quickly.
• Drive communications innovation by staying ahead of audience discovery trends and piloting new tools.

Skills

Storytelling

Media relations

Executive communications

Crisis management

Editorial calendars

Media monitoring

Analytics

Content creation

Proactive/self-directed

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/journalism

Tools

LinkedIn

X (Twitter)

Media monitoring tools

Job description

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.

This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days per week in our New York office.

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.

Salary range: $125,000 - $135,000 USD

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.

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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