Manager, Global Communications (6-month contract)

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. Were 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 at our core 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.

Were seeking an PR professional to support Global Communications with a focus on internal communications and NORAM PR. This role requires strong collaboration and the ability to operate at all levels of the organization. You will work closely with our People & Culture Brand Marketing Growth Product and Commercial teams to help drive employee engagement and strategic PR coverage.

This role will report to the Director NORAM Communications.

This is a 6-month fixed term contract starting in May 2026 with potential to convert to full time. Additionally this role will be required to work from our Norwalk office at least 3 days per week.

In this role you will:

• Manage internal and external communications for our communications team

• Develop clear messaging and prepare data-driven materials across multiple channels

• Support thought leadership across internal and external channels including LinkedIn

• Collaborate with multiple internal departments throughout KAYAK including the IT Legal Marketing Product and Commercial teams

• Prepare leaders for media interviews speaking opportunities and company-wide meetings

• Coordinate media monitoring vendors reporting and analysis.

Please apply if you have:

• 5 - 7 years of experience working in an agency and/or in-house setting with proven results

• Demonstrated success in building and executing internal and external PR campaigns

• Comfort using data to inform storytelling and measure impact

• Media relations experience and strong writing editing and messaging skills

• Passion for travel (preferred but not required)

If you love travel are excited to connect comms and PR across NORAM and see yourself in this role wed love to hear from you!

Benefits and Perks

• No meeting Fridays

• Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

• Travel Discounts

• Employee Resource Groups

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range including but not limited to external market benchmark data geographic location and years of experience sought/required. The annual base range for this Connecticut located role is $90000 - 110000.00.

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Inclusion

At KAYAK we want everyone to have the space to grow share ideas and do great work. Thats why were 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. Weve got you.

Required Experience:

Manager