Manager, B2B Communications

Rocket Travel, Inc.•New York, NY

4d•$134,000 - $164,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Manager, B2B will help bring to life the global communications strategy for Booking Partner Division, Booking Holdings’ future, more connected B2B organization. Reporting to the Head of Communications, B2B, this role plans and executes external and internal communications initiatives to strengthen the organization’s reputation, build awareness and engagement among partners, media and employees, and support commercial growth and organizational transformation. Working with the Head of Communications and cross-functional stakeholders, the Communications Manager delivers media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, social media and employee communications programs. The role identifies and develops stories, creates content and messaging, coordinates media and speaking opportunities, and supports consistent communications across channels and markets. It also helps establish and evolve the processes, channels and measurement approaches needed for a high-performing global communications function. Success involves translating strategic priorities into compelling communications, delivering high-quality programs with creativity and operational excellence, building cross-functional relationships, and proactively identifying opportunities to elevate Booking Partner Division’s profile and support its business objectives.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong storytelling ability, with a track record of creating compelling content across channels and audiences.
Experience delivering media relations, executive communications and/or B2B and corporate communications programs.
Ability to translate complex business topics into clear, engaging narratives and messaging for different audiences.
Strong news judgment and a proactive approach to identifying stories, communications opportunities and emerging reputational issues.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Sound business judgment and ability to connect communications activities to broader business priorities and commercial objectives.
Experience navigating matrixed organizations, influencing stakeholders and building trusted relationships across functions and seniority levels.
Ability to provide thoughtful communications counsel to senior leaders, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Adaptability, initiative and a solutions-oriented mindset, including the ability to thrive in an evolving organization and help establish processes and ways of working.
Analytical mindset and experience using communications metrics and insights to evaluate performance and inform improvements.
Candidates must be authorized to accept employment in the US from any employer and able to work a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days per week in the stated physical office.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of B2B technology, e-commerce, AI and/or travel industries.
Experience working across international teams or supporting global communications programs.
Agency management experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver integrated communications campaigns supporting business priorities, product launches, partnerships and corporate initiatives across internal and external audiences and global markets.
Identify and develop stories, media pitches, press materials and briefing documents; coordinate proactive media engagement and manage day-to-day relationships with journalists, influencers and agency partners.
Create speeches, talking points, LinkedIn content, presentations and strategic messaging to elevate the visibility, credibility and thought leadership of B2B senior executives.
Identify, secure and maximize high-impact speaking opportunities for senior leaders, and provide communications counsel, content development and preparation.
Develop employee communications connecting employees to business priorities, organizational developments and key milestones, supporting alignment, engagement and change.
Collaborate with B2B Marketing, Commercial, Product and Brand teams and Booking Holdings’ Corporate Communications team to align communications plans with business priorities and enterprise messaging.
Track campaign performance, media coverage and audience engagement, and translate insights into recommendations to improve communications effectiveness and business impact.
Help establish and evolve processes, channels and measurement approaches for the global communications function.