Away is seeking an Executive Communications Senior Associate to work directly with the Head of Executive Communications. The position will work to reinforce Away as a thought leader within the travel and direct to consumer industries, and the executive team’s point of view as travelers, entrepreneurs, influencers, and business leaders.

This is a role for a generalist with excellent writing skills, a proven ability to build process to maximize efficiency, and a curious, can-do attitude. The right candidate is excited to join a fast-paced company and eager to learn.

You will report directly to the Head of Executive Communications and work from our headquarters in NoHo, New York City.

REQUIREMENTS

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with the Head of Executive Communications and PR Team to develop a quarterly and annual thought leadership strategy that’s inclusive of key media, speaking engagement, partnership, and award opportunities.
• Help to vet, prepare for, and coordinate media appearances and speaking engagements for Away leadership.
• Support writing efforts, whether by ideating new angles for an op-ed, drafting responses to inbound requests, or proactively recommending social media content for Away’s co-founders. You’ll be able to create dynamic and engaging content for a variety of platforms and purposes—whether you’re pitching CNBC about our company growth or curating packing tips for Vogue, you know how to translate the voice of the brand and the co-founders into something people will listen to.
• Work with the Head of Executive Communications and People Team to create internal communications strategy and implement across the organization.

Who you are:

• 3-5 years of experience in executive or corporate communications, either in-house or with an agency
• Excellent writing skills and an ability to quickly learn Away’s voice and style
• Extremely organized, incredible attention to detail, and a proven ability to build process
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated good judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Creative and full of new ideas
• Self-starter who’s curious and excited to learn

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary + equity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Quarterly company outings
• Annual international team trips

ABOUT AWAY

Away (awaytravel.com) is modernizing the travel experience, beginning with your luggage, while striving to set the example for how socially conscious companies should conduct themselves. In November 2015, we launched our brand in Vogue, GQ, and USA Today, and have been featured in over 100 publications including New York Magazine, Travel + Leisure, and Wallpaper*. Away was founded by two Warby Parker alums and has raised $31M in venture funding led by Forerunner Ventures, Accel Partners, and Global Founders Capital.