Director, Public Relations

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”.

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.

This role is eligible for a 10% annual bonus and a separate equity grant, both based on performance and Board of Directors approval.

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.

- 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