Expedia Group

Public Relations Specialist

Expedia Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: West Hollywood • California • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $67,500 - $94,500 per year

About the role

  • Support the development and execution of U.S. PR plans, including drafting press releases, pitches, and media materials for Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo.
  • Engage regularly with national and regional media across multiple verticals and mediums to secure impactful coverage.
  • Help ensure consistent brand presence in consumer and lifestyle media by identifying creative pitch angles, trends, and data-driven insights.
  • Collaborate with internal partners to gather story ideas, data, and updates to support media outreach.
  • Build, maintain, and update media lists to ensure accurate and relevant contact information.
  • Own and maintain an editorial calendar.
  • Prepare briefing documents to support internal spokespeople ahead of media interviews.
  • Track, analyze, and report on press coverage to evaluate reach, quality, and alignment with brand priorities.
  • Assist with press events by contributing ideas, managing media lists and RSVPs, and providing on-site support, including media check-in and post-event recaps.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in agency or in-house public relations
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience
  • Experience securing coverage with top-tier U.S. media outlets, including broadcast
  • Existing media relationships within travel, consumer, or lifestyle categories preferred
  • A creative storyteller with strong organizational and project coordination skills
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail
Benefits
  • medical/dental/vision
  • paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • wellness & travel reimbursement
  • travel discounts
  • International Airlines Travel Agent ( IATAN ) membership
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
press release draftingmedia outreacheditorial calendar managementmedia list maintenancepress coverage analysisbriefing document preparationevent support
Soft Skills
creative storytellingorganizational skillsproject coordinationwritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field