Director Public Relations

About us 

Go City is transforming the way people see and experience the world’s greatest destinations.  We give our customers total flexibility to choose the experiences, tours and activities they want to visit at incredible savings.

Backed by highly successful Private Equity firm Exponent and headquartered in Covent Garden, London the business is highly profitable with over 3 million+ customers globally. We have ambitious plans to leverage these capabilities to drive the business’ continued growth. Go City are excited for like-minded, problem-solving individuals to join the team and make their mark on our future.

We listen to our customers, our partners and our team, to help improve our business every day.  And that’s where you come in! For more information and a sneak at our product take a look at www.gocity.com

About the role 
Title Director, Public Relations
Full time 
Permanent 
USA (remote)  
Reports to VP Global Brand 

Summary of the role but also what our team are up to: 

We are seeking a talented and strategic Director of Public Relations who can spin stories, weave narratives and make our brand the talk of the town!  You’ll be the guardian of our public image, shaping perceptions and ensuring our story resonates far and wide.  

We are seeking a talented and strategic Director of Public Relations who can spin stories, weave narratives and make our brand the talk of the town!  You’ll be the guardian of our public image, shaping perceptions and ensuring our story resonates far and wide.

What will you be responsible for /helping us to do? 

Communications Strategy:

• Develop and lead the overall communications strategy for the business in collaboration with the Executive Committee (ExCo) and the brand team to stimulate Go City’s revenue opportunities
• Shape the narrative around the Go City proposition, ensuring a compelling and industry-leading voice in the travel and tourism sectors covering both B2B and B2C.
  

Creative Publicity Campaigns:

• Create and own a Go City PR Toolkit for reputation enhancement as well as promotional and marketing activities and calendars.
• Possess the ability to create newsworthy events, develop story ideas and follow through with pitch leads to capture the media's and consumers' interest.
• Execute PR campaigns that leverage both planned initiatives and timely responses to current events and news stories.
  

PR Planning and Execution:

• Build a comprehensive public relations plan to amplify our message, securing high-volume positive coverage across traditional and digital media across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.
• Determine the optimal approach for execution to drive maximum efficiency, whether through external agencies, in-house resources, or a combination of both.
• Expert in media relations, attending to their inquiries and requests on a day-to-day basis, as well as planning and hosting press conferences and other press activities
• Ensures solid tracking of PR results and maintains a repository of press materials as well as a library of all coverage obtained.
  

Executive Profile Development:

• Work closely with the CEO, CCO and other members of ExCo enhance their industry and thought leadership profiles, maintaining an annual calendar of efforts.
• Fully manage and provide support for interviews, speaking engagements, and other opportunities to elevate their presence in the market.
  

Industry Events and Awards Programs:

• Manage Go City's brand presence at industry events, ensuring a strong representation and networking opportunities.
• Oversee the awards submission program to showcase our achievements and contributions to the industry.
  

Influencer and Social Media Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the social media team to expand our reach through influencer, blogger, and vlogger outreach.
• Assist to develop and implement strategies to maximize coverage and engagement across various social media platforms.
  
• We support a culture where Health and Safety, Wellbeing and Personal Data at work are important. We are all adults, which means we expect the same in return. Each of us plays our part looking out for ourselves, each other, our Partners and our customers every day.  
• Commitment to live and breathe our Company values in the delivery of your role and responsibilities

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