Expedia

SENIOR DIRECTOR, GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS

Are you passionate about travel? Do you want to be in a high pace, high energy workplace bent on revolutionizing the industry? Does leading a hardworking team energize you?

HomeAway, part of Expedia Group, is looking for a driven and creative leader to serve as Senior Director, Global Communications. You will lead the global communications team to create and deliver exciting, robust communications programs that amplify and elevate HomeAway’s customer, industry and technology profile.

This highly visible leadership role provides a unique opportunity to work across the spectrum of key functions within HomeAway and across Expedia Group. This role is a direct report to the Senior Vice President of Strategy, Brand and Communications.

You are a dynamic individual who thrives in a rapidly changing environment that reflects our culture and values. In this role you will need to quickly earn the confidence of business leaders across the organization and be able to integrate strategic imperatives and business priorities into the company’s communications initiatives.

What you’ll do:

• Develop subject matter expertise on our customers and technology, issues that impact our business, and the competitive landscape.
• Create, execute and dedicatedly lead a strategic and dynamic communications plan that supports the long-term brand building and business goals, as well as regular communication touchpoints.
• Craft a strong thought leadership platform to position the company and its executives as premier leaders with vision in the industry, including media relations and speaking engagements.
• Implement a vision for internal communications to align culture and knowledge across our growing and geographically dispersed team.
• Partner with other leaders and groups at HomeAway and Expedia Group to ensure corporate communications is in lockstep with, and fully utilizes, other initiatives and programs. Provide communications support and counsel to global colleagues.
• Guide the global team to develop high-quality materials, including communications narratives, public relations, as well as internal, executive and corporate communications.
• Direct management of team members and agencies. Budgeting and forecasting across the function.

Who you are:

• BA/BS in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field preferred.
• At least 10 years of communications experience, preferably including technology/e-commerce/machine learning and thought leadership programs.
• Effective Communication: Expertise with cutting-edge communications practices and technologies, along with top-notch oral and written communication skills and understanding of social media usage in business applications. Excellent writing, editing and project management skills.
• Leadership: Ability to lead a global team of employees and agencies, and to motivate each person to achieve consistently strong results and to grow and develop as a communications professional.
• Prioritization and Planning: The ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously and move them to completion, working with a cross-section of colleagues and resources.
• Industry Knowledge: Passion for the travel/vacation rental and technology industries, with desire to build ongoing industry relationships. Working knowledge of communication principles regarding government affairs and regulatory issues a plus.
• Travel: 10-20%, with some international travel.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive health and insurance benefits.
• Competitive salary.
• Annual target bonus or commission.
• Parental leave for up to 20 weeks (dependent on eligibility).
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Free snacks and beverages.
• Frequent company update talks with our leadership team.
• Free listing on HomeAway.com.
• Electronic, adjustable stand-up desk.
• Discounted Metro & Rail pass.
• Casual dress.

Why join us:

Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are the world's travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and make people's lives better – that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them to tools to do so.

Whether you're applying to work in engineering or customer support, marketing or lodging supply, at Expedia Group we act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach. We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer. We act with humility and optimism, respecting ideas big and small. We value diversity and voices of all volumes. We are a global organization but keep our feet on the ground so we can act fast and stay simple. Our teams also have the chance to give back on a local level and make a difference through our corporate social responsibility program, Expedia Cares.

Our family of travel brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Egencia®, trivago®, HomeAway®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Wotif®, lastminute.com.au®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Hotwire®, Classic Vacations®, Expedia® Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, Expedia Local Expert®, Expedia® CruiseShipCenters®, SilverRail Technologies, Inc., ALICE and Traveldoo®.

About HomeAway:

HomeAway, a world leader in the vacation rental industry, is the place to book beach houses, cabins, and condos with more than two million places to stay in 190 countries. The site makes it easy to find and book the perfect vacation rental for any getaway, often for less than the cost of traditional hotel accommodations.

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.