We are TravelPerk: a scaling unicorn valued at $1.3billion that has raised over $400m since our creation in 2015. Backed by world-class investors with portfolios including AirBnb, Stripe, Slack, Trello, Gusto, Twitter, Farfetch and Deliveroo, our team is made up of A-players from across the travel and technology industries.

Over the past few years, we’ve been named the fastest-growing SaaS startup in the world by SaaS1000 and featured as one of the hottest startups to watch by both Forbes and Wired. We’re revolutionizing the B2B corporate travel market—worth over $1.3 trillion— to connect people in real life in an enjoyable and sustainable way.

TravelPerk are innovators. During the last year we have welcomed and acquired the likes of Click Travel, NexTravel and Albatross to the team. From TravelCare, to FlexiPerk and of course GreenPerk we are shaping the future of the industry. Our team continues to emerge stronger and stronger as we adjust to the new normal—and that’s where you come in!

If you’re ready to take off with us, keep reading!

We are looking for an experienced Senior PR Manager to join our growing Marketing team. As a Senior PR Manager you will be responsible for building our brand reputation within the media world. You will build relationships with journalists, publishers and agencies to constantly find the stories that will get our brand and product out there. You will work closely with our leadership team and other internal teams to always be on top of upcoming news, releases and strategies.

What you will do:

• Lead TravelPerk’s positioning in the media
  • Define the strategy that will generate public awareness about our brand/products/news.
  • Align communication strategies with our brand goals.
  • Build long-term and meaningful relationships with all relevant stakeholders, leadership, internal departments, peers, media people, journalists, politicians, etc.
  • Secure opportunities with Tier 1 business trade in the US.
  • Write/review press releases and share the information with the media.
  • Define KPIs for PR and analyze performance.
  • Arrange and budget for PR events, campaigns, and initiatives.
  • Lock interview opportunities through TV, radio, and magazines for the benefits of our brand.
  • Allocate and work with agencies/freelance/writers to align messaging across different geo’s.
  • Craft and implement crisis communications guide.
  • Strengthen the brand position through awards submissions and speaking opportunities.

• Work as team
  • Align and coordinate with content produced for blog and social media accounts.
  • Have an in-depth and detailed understanding of TravelPerk products, market and strategy.
  • Work closely with the leadership team, provide guidance and feedback whenever is needed.

• Input into the overall strategy
  • Build actionable reports for the VP / C level team regarding the performance of our PR strategy.
  • Input into the overall strategy based on outcomes.

How will you be measured:

• Mentions derived from our PR strategy.
• Level and depth of the media coverage.
• Relevancy to our strategy and or regional goals.

Who will this role report to:

• VP of Brand (or in his / her absence CRO).

What you need:

• Strong professional skills
  • Creative thinking and writing, great storyteller, always finding the right angle that will get the media to pay attention and pick up stories.
  • Proactive spirit - always be on the hunt for opportunities.
  • Attention to details.
  • Understanding of various scenarios and the demands of the market

• Strong personal skills
  • Patience, congeniality, and thirst for knowledge.
  • Media friendly - ability to create meaningful relationships with journalists and publishers.
  • People skills - ability to interact and work together with internal leadership and other peers.
  • Tolerance ability - be able to handle complex situations and pressure. 

• Relevant background 
  • 5+ years of prior experience working in PR.
  • Native or near native English level.
  • Consistent track record of developing and implementing successful campaigns.
  • Tech-savvy with a strong online presence on one or more social networks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience handling media relations.
  • Experience doing PR with US focused brands and media.

Bonus points for:

• Proven relationships with media/journalist.
• Experience of working in a PR agency.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.

What do we offer?

• Competitive compensation including equity in the company.
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge.
• Health perks such as private healthcare.
• 401k Plan.
• Unforgettable TravelPerk events including to travel to one of our hubs.
• Udemy for business account to continue your development.
• Mental health support tool for your wellbeing.
• Exponential growth opportunities.

Flexible Work Policy:

• This position requires being based in the US, within one of our hub locations in Boston, Chicago, or Miami.
• We have flexible working hours and work from home plan to fit around your life.
• Team members that want to go to the office more are welcome to!

For certain positions we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, please let us know in your applications and we will assess whether this is possible.

English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply.

At TravelPerk we believe that diversity adds incredible value to our teams, our products, and our culture. We don’t just accept differences—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.