Head of Communications & PR
FlixBus
- Dallas, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Creating and executing a consistent local PR & Communication strategy aligned with the global communication strategy and the global and local company business goals
- Implementing a 360 and thought leadership approach into the communication planning across all relevant channels and formats
- Creating and distributing various media materials, including press releases, statements, global announcements
- Proactively positioning relevant content, news and people to ensure positive coverage for the company and its brands
- Building and maintaining media relations, managing media inquiries
- Organizing press events, incl. press conferences, media sessions, roundtables
- Building and developing relations with key stakeholders
- Close collaboration with the local & global Public Affairs team, aligning on communications activities
- Scouting for speaking opportunities and event mapping to leverage company visibility
- Media monitoring and reporting
- Crisis Communications management
- Collaborate with Marketing to ensure consistent, one-voice brand communication and 360 approach
- Managing communications of ESG/CSR related topics
- Coordinating activities with HQs, Local Team and Bus Partners
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or similar
- 8+ years of experience in an communications/public relations role, meaning you manage press relations, regularly talk to journalists, pitch stories, write press releases, etc.
- 3+ years of experience leading PR teams
- You have an innovative, 360° strategic mindset but are at the same time,hands-on, understanding the bread & butter of business
- Strong media contacts in the US and a good understanding of the media landscape
- Experience in the new economy travel industry and/or scale-up is a plus
- You can multitask, juggling several priorities at the same time and build a brand from scratch
- Cool under pressure - you are able to effectively solve crisis situations
- You are creative, committed, take initiative and have a performance driven mindset
- Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans, including FSAs, Telemedicine support, and HRAs with company contributions of up to $1000
- 401k plans with up to 3% of matching contributions
- 5 weeks of PTO, in addition to company holidays and 2 personal Floating Holidays
- Company-funded life insurance policy and supplemental life insurance options
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to free over-the-phone counselling to help you with a variety of personal needs; including emotional and mental well-being, addiction and recovery, marital and family problems, and legal and financial issues
- Free travel for yourself and eligible dependents on both FlixBus and Greyhound services