Public Relations Manager, Editorial Content – Disney Cruise Line

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Writing and editing: Talent for crafting and editing a wide range of materials to the highest of standards with a keen eye for detail. Proven ability to adapt to different styles, including press releases, fact sheets, blog posts, key messages, talking points, video scripts, social copy and more.
• Storytelling: Extensive experience identifying stories and pitching story ideas to editors, business leaders and partners.
• Building relationships: Proven track record of establishing productive business connections with media contacts and securing coverage in new outlets and platforms.
• Production: Background in producing and partnering with others to create multimedia assets such as photography, video and digital materials to support media advocacy and editorial storytelling.
• Diversity and inclusion: All DPEP communication reflects the company’s commitment to Inclusion and the PR manager must maintain this throughout planning, creation and delivery.
• Business acumen: Able to align stories, messaging, campaigns and other work with broader business objectives, strategies and goals.
• Project management: Experience executing tactics from start to finish (including announcements, stunts, productions, events and more), managing budgets and measuring results.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years professional experience in communications, journalism and/or public relations
• Portfolio of work showcasing editorial content as well as creative writing samples
• Excellent knowledge of Associated Press style guidelines
• Able to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, often after hours and on weekends
• Available to travel for projects, working remotely or on-site
• Ability to handle confidential information

• Deep knowledge of the earned media landscape
• Extensive experience writing for news and/or public relations
• Experience working with media, including digital, broadcast and print
• Understanding of social media platforms, concepts and strategy

• Must be a confident communicator and presenter
• Proven experience in multi-tasking and working effectively under pressure
• Able to develop and share creative, innovative ideas
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to work
• Proactive, reliable, responsible and accurate
• Extreme attention to detail
• Must possess excellent networking, partnering and organizational skills
• Able to work comfortably with Cast Members at all levels
• Able to work in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Disney Cruise Line
• Understanding of the cruise and travel industries
• Command of Adobe Creative Suite or other design apps
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus