KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is a leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We're also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.
As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
We're looking for a Senior PR Specialist (6-month contract) to join KAYAK's North America Communications team — a collaborative group that shapes how the world understands travel trends through data-driven storytelling and earned media. In this role, you'll bridge the gap between data and narrative, turning travel search insights into coverage that positions KAYAK as a trusted, authoritative voice in the industry.
This role is required to work from our Norwalk, CT office 3 days per week.
In this role, you will:
Analyze travel search data to uncover timely, newsworthy insights and identify trends that matter to journalists and audiences
Translate data findings into compelling press materials — including pitches, press releases, media briefs, and executive talking points
Develop proactive media opportunities around travel trends, seasonal moments, and breaking news
Build and maintain strong relationships with business, consumer, travel, and technology media
Collaborate with KAYAK's data team to shape research, validate findings, and bring data-driven campaigns to life
Identify timely opportunities and develop creative, data-backed rapid-response campaigns that keep the brand relevant in the news cycle
Measure campaign performance using PR analytics tools and apply findings to inform future strategies
Help manage external agency relationships and collaborate with marketing, analytics, and global communications teams
Support multiple campaigns simultaneously from insight development through earned media results
Contribute to monthly PR performance reporting, distilling results and trends into clear, actionable insights for the broader team
Please apply if you have:
5 or more years of experience in consumer and/or B2B public relations, with a demonstrated track record of developing data-driven earned media campaigns (equivalent experience, training, or transferable skills considered)
Strong analytical skills — comfortable interpreting data, identifying patterns, and surfacing stories others might overlook
Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or data dashboards to independently explore trends and validate story angles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing and executing PR campaigns with a high degree of independence
A demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong media relationships
A consistent track record of securing meaningful, high-quality media coverage
In-depth understanding of existing and emerging social platforms (experience in both traditional and digital PR tactics utilizing social media is a plus!)
Benefits and Perks
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Free lunch 2 days per week
Monthly social events, Thursday happy hours
Inclusion
At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That's why we're focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.
Need any adjustments for the interview, application or on the job? No problem – just give us a heads-up. We've got you.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in consumer and/or B2B public relations
- Strong analytical skills; comfortable interpreting data and identifying patterns
- Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, or data dashboards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience developing and executing PR campaigns independently
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong media relationships
- Consistent track record of securing meaningful, high-quality media coverage
- In-depth understanding of existing and emerging social platforms; social PR experience
- Ability to collaborate with data teams and validate research findings
- Work from Norwalk, CT office three days per week
What We Do
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world's leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car, cruise, vacation package. We also support business travelers with KAYAK for Business, our free corporate travel solution and are transforming the in-travel experience with our app and new hotel and accommodation software. Want to join a talented team that’s eager to solve the world’s travel problems (and have a bit of fun)? As an employee of KAYAK, you’ll be part of a global network including OpenTable and a portfolio of travel metasearch brands like Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and Hotels Combined. So join us, and help others experience the world through dining and travel.
Why Work With Us
What's most unique about KAYAK is the way we empower our team to lead their best lives - in and out of the workplace. Our Work from Almost Anywhere policy is built for and by our team. It gives us the flexibility to choose where and how we work best.
