Sr Media Relations Manager, Spain Job (Madrid, ES)

Sr Media Relations Manager, SpainJob ID #: 13132Company: TripAdvisorLocation: SPAIN - MadridFunctional Area: Public RelationsEmployment Type: Full-Time RegularEducation Required: BachelorsExperience Required: 7-10 YearsRelocation Provided: To be determinedPosition DescriptionThe TripAdvisor Senior Media Relations Manager will be responsible for driving brand awareness among media and other key influencers across Spain and to positively position TripAdvisor in the media, public and trade as a key site for travellers and the tourism industry. They will be the lead media spokesperson in Spain and be responsible for leveraging relationships with the local media to ensure the above objective is met. This role requires outstanding communication skills (written and oral) and a deep understanding of the Spanish travel media landscape including the trade media. He/She has exceptional and proven PR experience in the tourism industry and will lead the Spanish PR team to deliver all aspects of media relations and public appearances in the market. The role will report to the Director, PR. This position will be located in Spain. However, this role will be expected to travel to London as needed.Responsibilities:The Senior Media Relations Manager will be the lead spokesperson for TripAdvisor Spain for all media relations activityThey will be responsible for the implementation of local PR plans, overseeing the development, writing and editing of press releases and other public relations materials, including:Creating and managing the distribution and analysis of local surveysResearching content using TripAdvisor site informationEnsuring all activity is coordinated as necessary with EU and global PR/Marketing activityManaging the translation and localization of pan-EU/global releases and accompanying briefing sheets/Q&AsEnsuring all press releases and all information given to the media is factually correct and has, where necessary, been prior approved by Expedia and Legal teamsFor B2B activity, the Media Relations teams will be acting as the Media Relations ?agency' for the TripAdvisor for Business functionThe local media plan must deliver a comprehensive calendar of press releases targeted across a variety of media channels (business, lifestyle, etc)Ensuring the smooth and efficient distribution of all releases to the most appropriate media/sourceHandling of incoming enquiries from news media regarding TripAdvisor and facilitating any media briefings/interviewsDevelop and leverage relationships with consumer press, vertical trade media and industry partnersEnsure local clippings are efficiently collated and weekly and campaign media reports compiledKeeping abreast of local media to ensure any events are capitalized onManaging and leading all local projects whereby PR will be the main beneficiary (e.g. media events, media activity with business partners)Until such sites reach maturity, as TripAdvisor rolls out new points of sale/domains in Europe, there will be requirement to take on more limited media relations duties (e.g. launch press releases and general media enquiries) for the new sites that are most closely aligned to the Spanish market.Required skills:Outstanding writing skills, with ability to alter tone and style according to different target media (e.g. trade vs. consumer lifestyle)Stellar oral communications skillsExemplary spokesperson abilities with all media types (broadcast, print, etc)Extraordinary attention-to-detail and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and shifting prioritiesAbility to meet or exceed deadlinesFluent in Spanish and English.Required Experience:Proven track record of pitching and placing consumer and trade oriented stories in top tier Spanish media outletsDeep understanding of Spanish travel media marketMinimum seven years experience at reputable PR firm or consumer brand.Travel industry experience essential.Bachelor's degree from top journalism or communications programme at reputable university desirable.In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies and skill sets:Openness to change and new informationRecognizes own strengths and weaknessesAbility to understand and drive organizational change to effectively develop strategic business objectives and influence othersCan collaborate with others, build trusting relationships and deliver projects on time and within budgetExcellent problem solving skillsAbility to follow-through and adjust to changing client needsCommitment to ?speed wins' philosophySense of corporate responsibility and commitmentAbility to respond appropriately to needs, feelings, and capabilities of different peopleCapacity to guide others toward goals and ability to coach and mentor employeesUnderstands and utilizes metrics relevant to roleCan express facts and ideas in a clear, convincing and organized mannerAbility to be creative, take initiative and take risksCan partner with other departments and varying levels of staff and managementAbility to communicate effectively and set appropriate expectationsTakes direction and effectively leads projects and people to achieve department/company goals

This position, Sr Media Relations Manager, Spain Job (Madrid, ES), was posted on August 20, 2010. The job is located in Madrid. The employer is Expedia. Since this job has been published, it has been viewed 89 times.