Communications Manager, Advertising

Expedia Group

Communications Manager supporting Partner PR and media execution for advertising at Expedia Group. Responsible for campaign delivery and cross-functional collaboration for commercial growth.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeSeattle • California, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,500 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver Partner PR and earned media execution for Expedia Group’s Advertising business, supporting priority launches, campaigns, research stories, and commercial moments
Translate Advertising and Partner Comms strategies into structured PR plans, calendars, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring clarity on objectives, audiences, and messages
Lead the day‑to‑day execution of Advertising PR campaigns and announcements, coordinating closely with Partner PR peers, Partner Content, Events & Experiences, Marketing, and commercial teams
Act as the go‑to operator for Advertising PR projects, managing project plans, approvals, asset development, and stakeholder inputs to keep work on time and in scope
Develop and support press materials, including press releases, media alerts, Q&As, briefing documents, and messaging outlines, working with senior leaders to finalise and execute
Support media relations activity by coordinating outreach lists, drafting pitches, tracking coverage, and helping prepare spokespeople for media opportunities
Monitor advertising, ad tech, and competitive trends to identify story opportunities, risks, and relevant industry moments
Support thought leadership and industry presence for Advertising leaders, including speaking opportunities, panels, and media moments tied to priority events
Ensure all work follows Partner Comms operating processes, including tiering, validation, documentation, and measurement
Track PR performance and KPIs, contributing to reporting, learnings, and tactical improvements across messaging, timing, and channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years proven experience in PR, communications, or media relations, ideally within an advertising agency or B2B, technology, or platform‑driven business
Strong understanding of the advertising landscape
Strong hands‑on PR execution skills, including campaign delivery, press material development, and media engagement support
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
Clear, confident communicator with the ability to translate complex topics into concise narratives
Experience working cross‑functionally with senior stakeholders and external partners or agencies
Organised, proactive, and comfortable operating within defined processes and measurement frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical/dental/vision
paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
wellness & travel reimbursement
travel discounts
International Airlines Travel Agent ( IATAN ) membership

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Hard Skills & Tools

PR executioncampaign deliverypress material developmentmedia engagementproject managementKPI trackingreportingmedia relationscontent developmentadvertising strategy

Soft Skills

communicationattention to detailorganisational skillsproactivitycross-functional collaborationstakeholder managementnarrative developmenttime managementproblem-solvingleadership