Director, Public Relations
Lindblad Expeditions, New York, NY, United States
Who We Are
Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we’re now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 23 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.
Role Overview The Director of Public Relations is the senior leader of all PR and external communications efforts for Lindblad Expeditions, responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive global media relations strategy. Reporting directly to the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer and working closely with the CEO, this role drives the company’s storytelling across consumer, trade, and lifestyle media, elevating Lindblad’s reputation as the leader in expedition travel.
The Director oversees the planning and execution of strategic communications, high‑profile media campaigns, press events, familiarization trips, and crisis communications. They will serve as a key spokesperson for the company, manage our PR agency, and work closely with our brand partners to ensure that Lindblad is consistently represented with excellence.
The ideal candidate will have deep experience as a PR leader for a travel company and know how to navigate the needs of a multi‑brand public company.
Responsibilities
Lead Global PR Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive public relations strategy that grows brand awareness, enhances reputation, and supports business goals
Media Relations Leadership: Cultivate and maintain high‑level relationships with consumer, trade, lifestyle, and travel media; serve as a primary spokesperson for the company
Executive Communications: Support and advise senior executives on internal and external communications, media interviews, and public speaking opportunities
Agency & Partner Management: Direct and manage external PR agency, ensuring alignment on strategy, messaging, and measurable outcomes
PR Activations: Design and oversee press events, media trips, and partner activations that highlight Lindblad’s unique expeditions and sustainability leadership
Crisis & Issues Management: Serve as point of contact for crisis communications and develop proactive strategies to safeguard the company’s reputation
Financial Communications: Assist the CFO and GC with earnings releases, SEC filings, and other public company needs
National Geographic and Disney Partnership: Be the primary point of contact for PR for all our collaboration with our NG and Disney partners
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Digital, Operations, and Sustainability teams to ensure PR is fully integrated into company initiatives
Internal Partnership Development: Closely with the VP, Marketing & Partnership, to integrate the PR initiatives into a centralized marketing and communications integrated plan, ensuring consistent messaging, unified business priorities, and complementary layered goals across the organization
Measurement & Reporting: Establish clear metrics for PR performance; track, analyze, and report results to leadership
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of progressive public relations or communications experience
Proven success in leading global PR strategies and securing impactful media coverage for a consumer‑facing brand; travel and hospitality experience strongly preferred
Established relationships with top‑tier media across travel, lifestyle, business, and sustainability beats
Demonstrated experience managing PR agencies and leading teams
Strong executive presence and ability to serve as a spokesperson
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Strategic thinker with ability to balance long‑term brand vision and short‑term execution
Experience in crisis communications and issues management
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
Other Required Skills COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate—both in writing and orally—with a professional demeanor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee will also be required to write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Our Benefits
Travel benefits for employees and their family
Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) plan with employer match
Long‑Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out‑of‑pocket medical and dependent care
Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefit
7‑8 Paid Holidays
2‑3 Floating Holiday Options (pro‑rated per start date)
Up to 15 days of vacation (pro‑rated per anniversary year)
Parental Leave
Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance
Pet Insurance discount
Compensation Statement Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry‑specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate’s region/town/cost of living. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.
Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This role is eligible for a 10% annual bonus and a separate equity grant, both based on performance and Board of Directors approval.
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Role Overview The Director of Public Relations is the senior leader of all PR and external communications efforts for Lindblad Expeditions, responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive global media relations strategy. Reporting directly to the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer and working closely with the CEO, this role drives the company’s storytelling across consumer, trade, and lifestyle media, elevating Lindblad’s reputation as the leader in expedition travel.
The Director oversees the planning and execution of strategic communications, high‑profile media campaigns, press events, familiarization trips, and crisis communications. They will serve as a key spokesperson for the company, manage our PR agency, and work closely with our brand partners to ensure that Lindblad is consistently represented with excellence.
The ideal candidate will have deep experience as a PR leader for a travel company and know how to navigate the needs of a multi‑brand public company.
Responsibilities
Lead Global PR Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive public relations strategy that grows brand awareness, enhances reputation, and supports business goals
Media Relations Leadership: Cultivate and maintain high‑level relationships with consumer, trade, lifestyle, and travel media; serve as a primary spokesperson for the company
Executive Communications: Support and advise senior executives on internal and external communications, media interviews, and public speaking opportunities
Agency & Partner Management: Direct and manage external PR agency, ensuring alignment on strategy, messaging, and measurable outcomes
PR Activations: Design and oversee press events, media trips, and partner activations that highlight Lindblad’s unique expeditions and sustainability leadership
Crisis & Issues Management: Serve as point of contact for crisis communications and develop proactive strategies to safeguard the company’s reputation
Financial Communications: Assist the CFO and GC with earnings releases, SEC filings, and other public company needs
National Geographic and Disney Partnership: Be the primary point of contact for PR for all our collaboration with our NG and Disney partners
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Digital, Operations, and Sustainability teams to ensure PR is fully integrated into company initiatives
Internal Partnership Development: Closely with the VP, Marketing & Partnership, to integrate the PR initiatives into a centralized marketing and communications integrated plan, ensuring consistent messaging, unified business priorities, and complementary layered goals across the organization
Measurement & Reporting: Establish clear metrics for PR performance; track, analyze, and report results to leadership
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of progressive public relations or communications experience
Proven success in leading global PR strategies and securing impactful media coverage for a consumer‑facing brand; travel and hospitality experience strongly preferred
Established relationships with top‑tier media across travel, lifestyle, business, and sustainability beats
Demonstrated experience managing PR agencies and leading teams
Strong executive presence and ability to serve as a spokesperson
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Strategic thinker with ability to balance long‑term brand vision and short‑term execution
Experience in crisis communications and issues management
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
Other Required Skills COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate—both in writing and orally—with a professional demeanor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee will also be required to write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Our Benefits
Travel benefits for employees and their family
Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) plan with employer match
Long‑Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out‑of‑pocket medical and dependent care
Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefit
7‑8 Paid Holidays
2‑3 Floating Holiday Options (pro‑rated per start date)
Up to 15 days of vacation (pro‑rated per anniversary year)
Parental Leave
Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance
Pet Insurance discount
Compensation Statement Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry‑specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate’s region/town/cost of living. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.
Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This role is eligible for a 10% annual bonus and a separate equity grant, both based on performance and Board of Directors approval.
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