Senior Public Relations & Communications Leader

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee cruise discounts

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Carnival Cruise Line seeks a Senior Public Relations & Communications Specialist to manage media relations, write press materials, and coordinate newsroom activities. The role supports brand protection and promotion across press, consumers, and partners, including crisis responses and event coordination.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in PR/communications, 5+ years in PR/media/journalism, and strong writing, organizational and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to tailor responses showing understanding of Carnival products and itineraries.
• Team player with the ability to partner across departments including executives.
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities and communicating across online media.
• Energetic self-starter, highly motivated and creative.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Self-motivated with initiative to prioritize duties.

Responsibilities

• Create copy for external communications: press releases, speeches, pitch emails, profiles, articles.
• Manage media relations and organize journalist sailings and media events.
• Write articles for internal outlets; respond to inquiries from consumers, trade, and media.
• Track coverage and distribute daily internal reports; pitch stories to showcase Carnival personnel and attractions.
• Assist during crises or incidents and coordinate media partners at events.
• Produce and design visual content for PR campaigns; edit short videos using Canva.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

Public relations

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations or Communications

Tools

Canva

Job description

Carnival Cruise Line seeks a Senior Public Relations & Communications Specialist to manage media relations, write press materials, and coordinate newsroom activities. The role supports brand protection and promotion across press, consumers, and partners, including crisis responses and event coordination.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in PR/communications, 5+ years in PR/media/journalism, and strong writing, organizational and collaboration skills.