Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a family-run business that has been offering exceptional cruise experiences for over 170 years. With a fleet of ships that provide intimate, friendly, and immersive voyages, we are committed to delivering world-class service with a personal touch. Join us and be part of a proud heritage that is all about making lasting memories for our guests. An exciting opportunity has come available for a PR Executive to join our Marketing department on a 12 Month Fixed Term contract. Reporting to the PR Manager, this position will play a key role within the PR team in helping enhance the company's reputation and public image. As the PR Executive for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our brand visibility and reputation. This is an exciting and varied role which will have exposure to Media Coverage, Crisis Management, Press trips, Administrative support, Copywriting and Media Response. Key responsibilities will include but not limited to: Assisting the Public Relations Manager in the drafting of press releases and editorial content Proactively seek opportunities to support media articles, including responding to alerts Producing creative ideas for proactive editorial content to support the Sales and Marketing teams and the wider business Monitoring Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ mentions in the media, and saving the content via our digital Vuelio platform Keeping a close eye on media coverage of our competitors and sharing noteworthy content with the team Maintaining and updating mailing lists used for press release distribution, this requires staying on top of journalist email address changes, adding new journalists and removing journalists no longer in the travel industry Supporting the Public Relations Manager with any crisis management communications Gathering required information from colleagues and own research to draft crisis statements to be approved by the Public Relations Manager and/or Directors when required Supporting journalists with making bookings and arrangements for individual and group press trips Assisting the Public Relations Manager with the hosting of key journalists for meetings, events and while on board What We’re Looking For: Strong written and verbal communication skills A genuine interest in public relations, media, and storytelling Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Eager to learn, asks questions, and takes feedback Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines Team player with a positive, can-do attitude We are keen to hear from passionate and motivated individuals who are proactive and creative. Experience of working within a PR or media role and/or relevant work experience would be desirable, however this is not essential for the position. This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, working Full-Time (35 Hours Per Week) based at our Head Office (Fred Olsen House, 42 White House Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5LL) offering a hybrid work pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offer a wide range of benefits including BUPA medical, Life Assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, discounted holidays and cruises, plus retail discounts and cash back incentives through our MyBenefits scheme. Attached to this advert you will find a full overview of the fantastic benefits we offer, along with a detailed Job Profile for this position. Our Values: We are caring - “We trust and care for each other, our guests and our environment” We are positive - “We live and share a positive attitude” We are real - “We are always ourselves and respect others” We are a team - “We are more than a team; we are a family” As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.