Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world's leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through five primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @BookingHoldings.
This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.
Booking Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist to join the Global Communications team. The successful candidate will partner with the team to support the execution of earned media, social media, and internal communications initiatives and events as part of the global communications strategy. The successful candidate should have good media relations skills and relationships, particularly across U.S. and global technology, business, and trade media, experience developing social media content and managing social channels for leading corporate organizations, be proficient in drafting impactful messaging and copy for different audiences, be able to effectively manage suppliers, and must be highly organized, motivated and goal-oriented. They should also be comfortable working in a fast-paced high-tech organization, demonstrate a sound understanding of brand visual and copywriting guidelines, enjoy reporting and analysis, and be proactive with respect to attention to detail and driving results. This person has the opportunity to have an impact in driving critical initiatives within the Global Communications organization and will be a contributor to the success of the Communications functions. The Communications Specialist, Global Communications will report to the Senior Manager, Global Communications, and support key members of the Global Communications teams.
In this role you will get to:
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Build and maintain good relationships with key media, pitching and securing interviews, managing inbound requests, and contributing to achieving team coverage targets.
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Partner with the Global Communications team and other key business stakeholders (including People, Sustainability, DEI, and Recruitment Marketing teams) to organize, draft, and assist in the preparation of deliverables including press releases, pitch copy, social copy, key messaging, reactive statements, Corporate website updates, newsletters and company award entries.
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Collaborate with Communications teams across Booking Holdings’ Brands and agency partners to produce regular communications reports, including Board of Directors summaries, quarterly, end-of-year, and ad hoc reporting updates and analysis to inform stakeholders and shape strategy.
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Work alongside other team members in the development and execution of internal and external events (hybrid and in-person), including Town Halls, all-employee videos, department Summits, media roundtables, and exploration of new formats and channels.
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Co-manages external relationships with agency partners, production partners, designers, and suppliers.
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Spot trends and insights in order to recommend and mobilize timely activations and content, and mitigate risks where relevant.
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Work with the Communications teams across Booking Holdings’ brands to review material and ensure disclosure alignment, understand specific brand needs as well as help identify and enhance opportunities to improve the scale, results, and effectiveness of the cross-company Communications network.
What you have:
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Bachelor’s Degree required along with 4-5 years of progressive communications experience e.g. media relations, communications campaign management, social media management (including X, LinkedIn, and YouTube,) etc.
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People-oriented; strong relationship and stakeholder management skills, and able to engage with people across all levels, and from diverse backgrounds.
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High proficiency in writing for different audiences, internally and externally.
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Solid understanding of business operations and financial communications, in addition to relevance in consumer media and social media
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Highly organized with excellent planning skills. You take ownership and proactively solve problems, often before it reaches your manager.
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Exhibit a strong attention to detail, ability to adapt to daily schedules and routines, and focus on efficiency without sacrificing quality.
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Prior experience in corporate and global communications, ideally within an in-house or agency setting, along with knowledge of the e-commerce and/or travel industries.
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Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Ability to track and manage action items and hit deadlines.
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Strong technology skills required, including experience with AI tools for research, ideation, writing, and visual creation, proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Gmail, and Google Docs, and familiarity with communication platforms like Slack, Zoom, and BlueJeans.
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Demonstrates strong independence, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels, while responsibly managing highly confidential, time-sensitive information with advanced time management and analytical abilities.
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Available to offer support outside of normal business hours, or travel, as required.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Through the Booking Holdings brands, we help our customers reach all corners of the earth. Our ability to provide great service rests on how well we understand our diverse customer base, which is why having a diverse team is so important to us. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
There are a variety of job related factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.
The base salary range for Connecticut and the NYC-metro area is $99,000-$121,000.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to keep you and your family healthy, plan for the future and make the most out of life. For a glimpse of our benefits offerings, please see here. In addition to competitive health and wellness benefits, we currently offer other perks to eligible employees, such as: tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, discounts, and more!
If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to click the "apply" button!
EEO Statement:
Booking Holdings is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Booking Holdings also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructure, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Booking Holdings and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email [email protected] with your request. M/F/V/D/S
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What We Do
Booking Holdings is the world’s leading provider of online travel & related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through six primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, Rentalcars.com, KAYAK and OpenTable. Collectively, Booking Holdings operates in more than 40 languages across Europe, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and Africa. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
For career opportunities within Booking Holdings or its portfolio of brands, please visit: https://www.bookingholdings.com/careers/
