PR and Communications Executive

About the role

Aqua Expeditions, a luxury cruise line offering customized travel aboard vessels focused on culture and wildlife excursions, is hiring a PR and Communications Executive based in Singapore. The role supports the global PR and communications activity across media relations, press trips, PR reporting, digital PR, awards and media asset management, and handles the day-to-day coordination and administration of PR across Aqua's global markets.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate approved press trips under the oversight of the PR & Communications Assistant Manager, liaising with journalists, PR agencies, Reservations and Operations on cabin bookings, flights, accommodation and transfers, while keeping trackers and providing a concierge-style service.
• Track and record online and print media coverage globally, and consolidate PR reporting including AVE and monthly coverage reports from PR agencies.
• Track and report on digital PR performance, including backlinks, domain authority and links to priority landing pages.
• Maintain the online Media Center, uploading press releases, digital coverage and print clippings, and keeping PR coverage and agency reports filed accurately.
• Maintain the PR CRM database, adding new media contacts, cleaning and updating existing records and keeping contact information accurate.
• Manage general media inquiries, including image and asset requests, product information and fact-checking, and escalate higher-level editorial requests where needed.
• Maintain PR materials such as press kits, biographies, press releases and imagery, and support awards activity by monitoring deadlines, gathering materials and coordinating submissions.
• Provide day-to-day PR and administrative support to the Global PR & Communications team.

Required profile

• Eligible to work in Singapore without visa sponsorship.
• Undergraduate degree, ideally in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Prior internship or work experience in PR, communications, media or a related field is a plus; fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong interest in travel and hospitality.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience using Dropbox, OneDrive and SharePoint.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, proactive attitude and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.