POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of International Communications will oversee and drive Royal Caribbean Group’s global communication strategies for Europe and Asia This role involves crafting long- and short-term communication plans aligned with the company’s Strategic Communications Plan The ideal candidate will possess geopolitical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of in-market complexities working closely with in-country brand leaders and corporate headquarters to serve as a day-to-day communications advisor in Europe and Asia
Reporting to the AVP of Corporate Communications the Senior Manager will join a highly collaborative team acting as a strategic relationship-driven communicator with strong emotional intelligence creativity and the ability to work under tight deadlines The role requires building and managing relationships with media and stakeholders developing crisis communication plans and supporting global reputation management

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in journalism English Communications

• or related field (preferred)10+ years of experience in strategic media relations public relations
• or international communications
• Experience working with Corporate or Public Affairs teams is highly desirable
• Proven success managing communication teams or projects across multiple international markets
• Experience with “always-on” newsroom operations and crisis communications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Exceptional executive presence and ability to build effective relationships within a complex global organization

• including with senior leadership and mediaStrong planning and prioritization skills
• with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projectsHighly organized detail-oriented
• with a track record of executing incident and risk management initiatives in fast-paced environments
• Collaborative and trusted partner capable of fostering internal relationships across departments and regionsStrategic thinker with the ability to anticipate risks and opportunities
• while managing nuanced issuesSkilled in drafting and editing media materials including press statements backgrounders talking points Q&As press releases
• and fact sheetsProactive independent
• with strong follow-through and responsiveness outside standard working hours

Collaborate with the global communications team and international agencies to develop multifaceted

• resonant communication strategies across Europe and AsiaEnsure messaging and storylines via PR and owned channels meet the needs of international markets
• adjusting in real-time based on eventsServe as a senior regional spokesperson communicating strategies policies
• and initiatives to external audiences and mediaLead crisis communications efforts in-market
• creating reactive plans to protect brand reputationDevelop and deploy regional communications playbooks for key markets
• especially those with ongoing or upcoming projects
• Collaborate with teams to maintain the company’s right to operate in international markets and bolster global corporate reputationMap strategies to business objectives measure outcomes
• and report on relevant metricsBuild and maintain relationships with international media particularly in the UK and Western Europe
• to facilitate impactful media engagement
• Identify trends and opportunities for high-impact media stories and thought leadership
• Proactively manage reputational risks and minimize negative coverage
• Develop global messaging for sensitive international issues
• Represent the department and lead cross-disciplinary teams on critical projects and incident managementPlay a leadership role in team development mentoring
• and coaching
• Ensure international communication objectives align with Royal Caribbean Group’s strategic vision and industry standards
• Support spokespeople with media training and speaking opportunitiesCoordinate with brand marketing product
• and sponsorship teams to ensure cohesive communication efforts