Manager, Global Communications (6-month contract)

KAYAK•Norwalk, CT

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We're 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. We’re 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:

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Passion for travel (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

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.