Senior PR Specialist, Operations - Global Cross-Functional Comms & Operations

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 the Senior PR Specialist, Operations for our Global Cross-Functional Comms & Operations team, you will support the team on strategic projects, and manage processes and tools to ensure the team is functioning effectively and efficiently with a strong team culture and impeccable internal reputation.

Sitting within the global PR, Social, Influencer and Events team, the Global Projects & Operations team is responsible for developing and driving organization-wide integrated communication initiatives as well as setting the organization up for success by driving collaboration and providing support across strategy & planning and operations functions such as budget management, HR/People, internal comms.

The dream candidate is someone who has strong attention to detail, takes initiative and anticipates potential challenges before they arise. This person will build and cultivate relationships across the Comms, Social & Events Org as well as other teams (including but not limited to Geo, Finance, Procurement, Legal and IP). They are a proactive individual with a strong desire to improve efficiency wherever possible.

The position will be based in Los Angeles, reporting to the Senior Director, Cross-Functional Comms & Operations, and will work closely with the wider global PR, Social, Influencer & Events teams.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to the development and implementation of strategic projects

• Engage with team members across PR, Social, Influencer & Events functions and across global markets to maintain communication calendars

• Work closely with external agencies and vendors to ensure effective collaboration and execution of our team’s initiatives

• Working closely with procurement team, provide support in managing supplier relationships across the world

• Provide finance support to global team

• Support in managing internal meeting agendas and content for global team

• Coordinate internal merchandizing projects showcasing the global team’s work internally

• Help keep process documentation up to date

• Maintain our global newsrooms and provide support to global teams

• Help support onboarding of new staff members across our global markets

Who you are:

• 2+ years of experience in communications operations

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proactive in addressing challenges and finding effective solutions

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive projects forward independently

• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities and tasks

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team while also being comfortable working autonomously with a manager based in a different time zone

• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment a plus

• Experience in large, highly matrixed organizations a plus

• Familiarity with project-management tools a plus

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The total cash range for this position in Austin is $82,500 to $115,500. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $132,000, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

The total cash range for this position in West Hollywood is $82,500.00 to $115,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $132,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

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.

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.