Description

Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline group, are recruiting a PR & Communications Manager. This role will be responsible for driving media coverage in support of our key business objectives across the 36 markets we operate to/from, as well as managing day-to-day operations across the PR & Communications Team.

The successful candidate will be based in our Dublin HQ, where they will work closely with our Senior Management and C-suite.

This is an excellent time to join Ryanair as we continue to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m passengers per year by 2034. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, deliver and maintain a communications strategy that drives high quality media coverage in support of Ryanair’s key business objectives across the 36 markets in which we operate.
• Manage day-to-day operations across the PR & Communications Team, ensuring deadlines are met and actions are completed to a high standard.
• Prepare press releases, presentations, briefing packs, media responses, and other key press materials, ensuring an on-time and error free delivery.
• Brief senior management and C-suite ahead of media engagements.
• Build and maintain active relationships with key stakeholders including media, tourist boards and airports.
• Work closely with Commercial, IT, Operations and other key departments.
• Keep the business up to date on current affairs and industry news, identifying PR/Comms opportunities that support our key business objectives.

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience working in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field (in-house or agency). 
• Knowledge of the international media landscapes and strong mainstream media contacts.
• Highly organised with experience working in an agile, fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident presenter with exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong business acumen and ability to think critically.
• Genuine interest in news and current affairs.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• An interest in the aviation industry is not essential but will help!

Benefits

• Competitive salary Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression

Competencies