PR Communications Manager, FlixBus
$80-90k
Coach and bus travel provider
Job no longer available
Coach and bus travel provider
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$80-90k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To offer smart and green mobility for everyone to experience the world.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or related field
- 5-10 years prior work experience in PR agency or in-house corporate comms
- Experience as a company spokesperson
- Experience in reputation and issues management or reactive crisis communication preferred
- Prior media relations skills preferred
- Can synthesize large amount of information and distill key points clearly, succinctly, and quickly
- Proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative
- Able to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Professional soft skills include critical thinking, highly-organized, strong work ethic, problem-solving, adaptability, time management and teamwork
- Highly responses and able to be on-call as needed
- PR agency experience a plus
What the job involves
- We're looking for a motivated and driven PR Communications Manager who will help us shape our team, drive the company to the next level, and have direct influence on our success
- The PR Communications Manager serves as primary media spokesperson and steward of the company’s reputation
- The PR Communications Manager will support the development and execution of public relations strategies including earned media, crisis communications, corporate initiatives, executive speaking engagements, and interview opportunities
- Other responsibilities include management of all content, material and assets geared towards media and community relations executed across multiple channels
- Create and execute the PR strategy, planning and execution aligned with global communication and supporting localized business goals
- Create and distribute various communication content including press releases, statements, talking points/briefings, proactive pitches and supporting assets including graphics, photos, and videos
- Respond to media inquiries with messaging that protects the company and is delivered in a concise, accurate and timely manner
- Work with cross functional teams including HQ Comms, Internal Comms, Marketing, Operations, Legal, etc. to align on content, messaging, and provide PR support as required
- Implement 360 and thought leadership approach into communication planning across all relevant channels and formats (PR channels, social media, conferences, industry talks, podcasts, network events and other)
- Proactively position relevant content, news, and people to garner positive coverage for the company and its brands
- Build and maintain media and public stakeholder relations; including organizing press events, media sessions, roundtables and exclusive interviews, briefings, and preparing Q&A material, and speaker training
- Serve as the primary liaison with civic and transit officials for PR efforts related to intermodal/location moves, grand opening events and ribbon-cutting/ground-breaking ceremonies
- Serve as a key member of the crisis management team and is the primary point of contact for related media inquiries
- Lead issues triage and escalation in partnership with the Crisis Management Team and agency resources
Our take
FlixBus, which made its European debut in 2013 has rapidly evolved into a dynamic force in the coach travel industry, driven by its collaborative network of local bus partners who share a common mission: to make coach travel more sustainable. through strategic partnerships, FlixBus has solidified its status as the fastest-growing coach provider in the UK.
With an extensive network encompassing more than 500 coach companies across Europe, FlixBus boasts a vast web of over 400,00 daily connections to over 2,500 destinations spanning 40 European countries. In 2022, the company marked significant milestones by announcing partnerships with multiple local coach operators in the UK and commencing operations in Canada.
As of its latest valuation at over £2.1 billion, FlixBus has executed an aggressive growth strategy that has not only established its global footprint but also positioned it as a key player in an industry increasingly emphasizing cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternatives to personal vehicles.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
May 2021
$325m
SERIES G
Jul 2019
$561m
SERIES F
Total funding: $886m
Company benefits
- Travelling is our passion. Discover the world with your free Flix rides and bring along your friends and family for half-price
- Teamwork makes the dream work. Our FlixTeam has people from over 80 different nations. We work in a multicultural environment where we can challenge and support each other
- Your well-being is important to us. To treat your mind and body we will give you a competitive paid time off package, and mental health support including 1:1 consultations with a psychologist
Company HQ
Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany
Leadership
André Schwämmlein
(CEO)Previously a Consultant at Boston Consulting Group. Went on to serve as a Member of the Supervisory Board for ABOUT YOU AG & Co. KG and Scout24 Gruppe.
Daniel Krauss
(Founder)Previously an Associate Lecturer at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. Served on the Advisory Board at Cloudflight at powercloud.
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