Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR

About the role

Flix North America is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR to drive external communications for FlixBus and Greyhound. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, you will shape how the brands appear in media and public conversation. This hands‑on, hybrid role (2–3 days per week in the New York office) requires a creative storyteller and proactive media‑relations professional.

• Build and execute proactive media strategies that strengthen visibility and credibility for FlixBus and Greyhound, securing coverage in top‑tier national, business, consumer, and trade outlets.
• Translate complex business priorities into compelling narratives and develop integrated communications plans around launches, announcements, and key news moments.
• Write and edit across formats including press releases, pitches, talking points, op‑eds, speeches, social posts, and web content.
• Manage corporate social channels (LinkedIn, X) with a focus on relevance, engagement, and thought leadership.
• Support executive visibility by preparing leaders for media interviews, speaking engagements, and public appearances, and identifying strategic platform opportunities.
• Lead issues management and crisis communications, monitoring news and social conversations to anticipate risks and respond quickly.
• Drive communications innovation by staying ahead of shifts in how audiences discover information, including the evolving impact of AI, and piloting tools that expand reach and team effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years in corporate communications or PR, with a strong track record supporting consumer brands.
• Exceptional writing skills and sharp journalistic instincts; ability to identify newsworthy stories and tell them across channels.
• Proven media‑relations experience with established journalist relationships and a history of securing earned coverage.
• Experience in executive communications, including coaching and preparing senior leaders for media and public appearances.
• Skilled at issues and crisis management with sound judgment under pressure.
• Proficiency with editorial calendars, media‑monitoring tools, and analytics to measure impact and inform strategy.
• Strong content‑creation abilities across written, digital, and visual formats; photography, video, or design experience is a plus.
• Highly proactive, entrepreneurial, and self‑directed; able to spot opportunities, take ownership, and see ideas through to execution.
• Comfortable operating across functions and levels, with business acumen to connect communications strategy to broader company goals.

Pay

Salary range: $125,000 – $135,000 USD

Schedule

Hybrid role requiring 2–3 days per week in the New York office.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness coverage – competitive medical, vision, and dental plans with multiple FSAs (Health and Dependent Care).
• 401(k) matching – up to 4% company contributions.
• Flexible Time Off – take time off when needed, subject to business needs and manager approval.
• Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks of fully paid leave.
• Company‑paid life insurance equal to your annual salary.
• Lifestyle Spending Account – up to $600 per year for eligible lifestyle‑related services.
• Tuition support – up to $5,250 per year after 12 months of continuous service.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential support for mental health, legal, financial, and family issues, including up to 5 free counseling sessions per year.
• Work from (M)Anywhere – up to 60 days per year working from another location, depending on role.