Job Description

Job no: 517601
Brand: Flight Centre Travel Group
Work type: Hybrid
Location: Ontario
Categories: Marketing, Web, Creative & UX

Regional PR & Communications Manager Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world?s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995. Our purpose is to ?open up the world for those who want to see?. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing ? travel! To learn more about Flight Centre Travel Group please click HERE About The Opportunity The Regional Press Relations & Communications Manager will lead the strategic development and hands on execution of Corporate and Leisure PR strategy with the goal of positioning the company, its brands, and executives in trade and top-tier domestic media outlets in Canadian marketplace. You will be leveraging your experience in media relations, public relations, and senior stakeholder engagement to build, drive and deliver media and communication strategies and marketing programs across the region. This is a pivotal role where you will lead the direction, making a direct contribution to, and impact on the achievement of our business goals. Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the region development, customization and execution of comprehensive communications strategies and programs that appropriately position each of our Flight Centre Travel Group [FCTG] Brands as leaders in their segment
• Coordinating & delivering the agreed region program of PR - proactive & reactive as well as having a hands-on approach to internal comms required by the respective brands.
• Collaborate with PR colleagues in other regions, sharing media & communication strategies and best practices.
• Support Global Internal Brand Communications Manager on initiatives and events. Contribute to strategy and communication plan to support the elevation of the overall engagement within the organization.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years? experience in public relations or journalism in the Americas region.
• Experience in the Travel Industry is preferred.
• The ability to convert communications strategy into effective PR activities that address brand and business imperatives.
• Experience in working across large cross functional teams within complex, global environments.
• Clear communicator with superb writing and messaging skills.
• Strong media and industry contacts within local market (travel/trade, business, news etc.)
• Experience in managing PR agencies a plus.
• Event management capabilities requiring strong strategic content support and cross-functional collaboration is a plus
• Experience managing budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to craft and implement broad digital/social campaigns with success.
• Well organized and able to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Bachelor?s degree (ideally in Communication, Journalism, or Business).

Work Perks! - What?s in it for you: FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It?s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a hybrid work structure that combines both remote and in-person work.
• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can?t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Diversity Day: paid leave to observe holiday or cultural celebration of your choice Annual Charity Trip
  • DEI education
  • Commitment to fair practices such as regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising
  • Employee giving program
  • Office Environmental Program
  • 1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year

Benefits Include:

• Generous remuneration structure
• Travel perks/discounts.
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• Generous paid time off policy
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Benefits including vision, medical, and dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP with matching
• Employee Share Plan
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

Location ? Toronto, Canada If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW. This role can be performed onsite or on a hybrid schedule, in compliance with the Company?s Remote and Flexible Work Policy. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted. Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group?s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society. We are committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca