Strategic Communications Leader - Travel Tech & AI

PRICELINE CAREERS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Priceline is seeking a strategic communications leader to support the Head of Communications in advancing the brand’s reputation, priorities, and industry profile. You will shape narratives, earn high‑quality coverage, and drive thought leadership for tech and travel initiatives.

You’ll develop integrated B2C/B2B plans, manage media opportunities, and collaborate across functions to measure impact and optimize storytelling.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in communications, public relations or industry relations.
• Experience in travel or technology preferred. Agency experience welcome.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Ability to simplify complex technology into clear narratives.
• Experience building integrated go-to-market communications strategies for new products and partnerships.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and manage multiple priorities in a matrixed organization.
• AI-literate and curious about generative AI and GEO applications.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of strategic, integrated B2C and B2B communications plans to meet Priceline’s key business goals.
• Turn consumer, marketplace, product and industry data into newsworthy insights, compelling narratives and proactive pitch opportunities.
• Develop impactful communications content aligned with Priceline’s technology, consumer and business narratives. Apply GEO best practices to improve how Priceline is discovered and represented across search and AI-powered platforms, while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Build and maintain media relationships and manage select opportunities.
• Drive growth in both the quality and quantity of Priceline’s earned‑media coverage, increasing media share of voice and LLM editorial citation share of voice.
• Build thought leadership strategies and materials for key executives, including messaging, talking points, media preparation and social content.
• Recommend and manage broader industry‑relations opportunities, including executive visibility, speaking engagements, partner co‑marketing initiatives and related materials.
• Co‑manage PR agency to drive strong execution against the communications strategy.
• Support internal communications across Priceline and its participation in Booking Holdings‑wide communications.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships and support communications for integrated programming from planning through execution.
• Establish objectives and KPIs, analyze performance and provide actionable recommendations. Oversee monthly reports and initiative recaps.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Media relations

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

Priceline is seeking a strategic communications leader to support the Head of Communications in advancing the brand’s reputation, priorities, and industry profile. You will shape narratives, earn high‑quality coverage, and drive thought leadership for tech and travel initiatives.

You’ll develop integrated B2C/B2B plans, manage media opportunities, and collaborate across functions to measure impact and optimize storytelling.