Media Relations Manager (Central & Eastern Europe)

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support and work closely with our Head of Global Communications and wider team on a daily basis, particularly in the creation, planning and implementation of consumer PR campaigns to drive media coverage and brand awareness in the region.
• Be responsible for documenting the planning, execution and reporting of the consumer PR plan for target markets in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Be responsible for the in-house press contact database for the target markets in Central Europe – researching and adding new contacts and building relationships with those media
• With the team, source relevant news inside the business which is relatable for customers in the local markets 
• Plan and deliver creative and impactful PR events and activities in target markets aligned with the commercial roadmap and Go To Market strategy.
• Build relations and align plans with colleagues across the business, particularly in content & creative, marketing, employer branding and internal communications.

What “must have” qualities are we looking for?

• A minimum of 5 years experience in consumer PR (in-house or agency).
• Experience in designing and implementing impactful PR-led events, product launches and brand engagement campaigns.
• A creative thinker.
• Great communication skills – you are outgoing, friendly, with a good sense of humor, open-minded and able to think strategically.
• Profound knowledge of Czech/Slovak as well as English (level min C1) both spoken and written level.
• High level of resilience, happy to work in a fast-paced environment (as you can’t expect anything less in Kiwi.com).
• Experience in working with senior leadership stakeholders.

Which qualities are really “good to have” for this role?

• Experience in working with media in other Central European markets.
• Experience of the wider PR eco-system (such as social and influencer amplification).
• Self-motivated team player, extremely detail-oriented, persistent and independent, with a strong ‘can do’ attitude.
• An understanding of the travel industry and travel media contacts.
• Ability to prioritize, with great time management and organizational skills.

Furthermore, “nice to have” would be:

• Enthusiasm for tech and travel.
• The common software knowledge, especially Google Suite tools.
   

We offer you
 
•  The opportunity to join our Phantom Stock scheme. 
•  We give our employees the freedom to choose between the environment of work from home and our office in Prague, situated in the heart of the Karlin district with an in-house gym, sleeping spots, canteen, showers, chillout zones, and free refreshments.
•  We enjoy benefits, such as meal vouchers, 25 days of paid vacation, Cafeteria, sick days, VIP Medical Care, Multisport card, Makro Cash & Carry Card, Employee Assistance Program, and career development framework.
•  Hardware from Apple or Microsoft based on your preferences. 
•  Unlimited contracts within a forward-thinking and ambitious company.
•  Relocation package (including visa transfer support).
•  We’re rewarding Kiwis with flight vouchers to celebrate their Kiwi anniversaries. 
•  Grow.Kiwi program which supports parents and keeps them engaged with the company. 
•  Dogs, kids, and parties are welcome in our offices.
 
Interested? Join us and hack the traditional ways of travel!
 
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