Media Relations Manager (Central & Eastern Europe) for Kiwi

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

Besides a motivating salary, we offer quarterly bonuses dependent on the company's overall results and your own performance
The opportunity to join our Phantom Stock scheme (for positions from level 5 upwards).
We also enjoy benefits, such as meal vouchers, 20+5 days vacation, Cafeteria program, sick days, VIP Medical Care, multisport card.
Flight vouchers to celebrate your kiwi anniversaries.
Occasional work from home and/or our modern office located in Karlín where you can enjoy sleeping spots, chillout zones, free refreshments, parking for car/bicycle/motorbike.
Dogs, kids, and parties are welcome in our offices.
Grow.Kiwi program which supports parents and keeps them engaged with the company.

Interested? Join us and hack the traditional ways of travel!

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