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PR Specialist – Corporate Communications

Expedia Group is one of the world’s largest travel platforms. At Expedia Group, we believe travel is a force for good, so our mission is to power global travel for everyone, everywhere.

As PR Specialist for our Corporate Communications team, you will support our speaking and awards strategy, sitting at the forefront of building the narratives to tell our Expedia Group story via the world’s biggest stages and industry leading awards.

Sitting within the PR org, our corporate communications team maximizes storytelling opportunities for our corporate, tech, B2B and brand narratives, establishing Expedia Group as an innovative player in tech, boosting awareness, trust, and loyalty for the Expedia Brands portfolio and showcasing our best in class B2B organization. Our day to day includes advising and supporting senior stakeholders on external communication strategies, placing our leaders at major speaking events worldwide, and crafting captivating award entries. This role will be instrumental in helping to build and shape Expedia Group’s reputation externally and will collaborate with team members across the entire PR organization.

The dream candidate is a voracious storyteller, who can build strong relationships and identify the impact of their work on the wider business. This person is a collaborative teammate with exemplary writing abilities, and strong attention to detail and stakeholder/project management skills. They are a proactive individual who will have a keen eye for identifying opportunities to expand Expedia Group’s presence at top tier events and awards.

The position will be based in London, reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications and work closely with the wider global Brand PR and Social Media teams.

What you’ll do:

• Help to develop and manage a calendar of speaking opportunities and award opportunities that bolster Expedia Group’s reputation

• Support on creative development of messaging and pitches for speaking engagements, and award entries

• Responsible for managing PR editorial/activity calendars, drafting status reports, and providing business event progress and reports as they occur

• Regularly interact with key event contacts and organizers to build and maintain relationships and maintain database

• Create briefing documents to ensure internal spokespeople are prepared for speaking opportunities

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent related professional experience

• 2+ years of experience in agency or in-house public relations; corporate, travel, or tech experience a plus

• Proven results of profiling leaders by working with top-tier event contacts or media outlets, including broadcast

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment a plus

• Experience in large, highly matrixed organizations a plus

• Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

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