AVP, Corporate Communications 513076

Great vacations begin with great employees!
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is one of the worlds leading and revolutionary cruise lines. The company operates under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity and Azamara brands. Currently the fleet has 31 ships in service visiting over 180 attractive destinations.
Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting land-based team of employees. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.
Join our team as an AVP, Corporate Communications!!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leads Companys overall national and international communication strategies with the intent to deliver clear and consistent messages across the organization and to the public, guests, media, special interest groups and communities. Available to consult Pullmantur and TUI as needed.
2. Provides communications advice and counsel across the organization regarding corporate issues and directs the execution of communication initiatives to support Companys objectives and goals.
3. Determines directions and strategies for media contacts in crisis situations involving different issues, such as: environmental, litigations, health & medical, weather, marine and hotel operations, onboard accidents, alleged crimes, etc. Works to secure positive coverage for our Company.
4. Determines the strategies for the communications via Broadcast messages as well as for press release over wire services and on companys consumer websites and its intranet site.
5. Prepares and disseminates press releases, announcements, statements, facts sheets, and other corporate communication documents.
6. Monitors media and industry news and determines the strategies to produce the appropriate Company response for incoming inquiries.
7. Develops talking points and presentation materials to support senior management regarding communications based on the organizational business needs.
8. Coordinates external events with media to support Companys communication strategies and goals.
9. Delivers presentations involving corporate communication issues internally as well as externally to media, industry groups, special interest groups and the community.
10. Determines department budget and manages all expenditures connected with the communication initiatives, contract services, crisis communication actions, etc.
Qualifications
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Bachelors degree required, preferably in Journalism, English or Communication.
Minimum 15 years of experience and background providing communications counsel to senior executives preferable in the hospitality industry.
Outstanding English language proficiency. Desirable proficiency in Spanish.
Availability to travel up to 10% of the time and flexibility to support unexpected business events outside of the regular business hours including holidays and weekends.