AirAdvisor

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✈️Ready for the Take-Off!? Please apply by including your portfolio reflecting your prior experience in PR and/or journalism. Are you a proactive and results-oriented PR talent ready to make a tangible impact? AirAdvisor is on an ambitious journey, fighting for air passenger rights globally, and we’re seeking a sharp, experienced Public Relations final-year Intern or Junior PR Freelancer in the United States to join our fast-growing, international team. This is a unique opportunity to directly support media outreach, localize campaigns, and drive our story in the US market, all while gaining invaluable experience in the airline passenger rights industry. You’ll be joining a growing international team of four PR professionals spread across Europe. While they focus on the EU, you’ll be the owner of the US PR efforts, with the opportunity to develop strong relationships with American media and play a central role in shaping our presence in the US market. We’ve already started building connections with some leading outlets, and you’ll have the chance to take this work further and make it your own. About Us ✈️At AirAdvisor, we are dedicated to ensuring air travelers receive the compensation they are entitled to for flight disruptions. Whether it’s a delay, cancellation, missed connection, or an airline-related issue like overbooking. In June 2025, we launched a new service for baggage claims for lost and delayed luggage. We are present in the EU, UK, and other international markets, focusing on protecting air passenger rights globally. We have successfully processed over 500,000 claims for clients from 221 countries, learning a 4.7-star rating from 25,800+ reviews. Currently operating in 21 languages (with 9 more forthcoming this year), AirAdvisor is an ambitious and fast-growing startup with a clear vision for international expansion, and we plan to reach 1 million claims by the end of 2026. ✈️ About the Role As we grow our presence in local markets, we're specifically looking for a vibrant and detail-oriented PR Intern or Junior PR Freelancer in the US to directly support our media outreach, campaign launches, story research, and localization efforts. You'll be instrumental in helping us to tell our story, connect with local media, and shine a light on the crucial work we do through strategic public relations initiatives tailored for the US audience. This is a remote, part-time paid internship or freelancing role that is perfectly suited for a student, recent graduate, or junior freelancer. A closer overview of what you’ll do: • Media Landscape Mapping: Proactively identify and map the local media landscape, pinpointing relevant news outlets, key journalists, and emerging PR opportunities with a focus on US national outlets. • Pitching & Follow-Up: Confidently pitch our campaigns and stories to journalists to secure compelling local press coverage, and expertly follow up with media contacts. • Media Request Coordination: Support incoming media requests, coordinating timely and accurate responses with our Global PR Manager. • Competitors & Industry Monitoring: Continuously monitor competitors' coverage and industry trends, proposing fresh story angles specifically tailored to US audiences. • Taking initiative: Suggest timely story ideas and PR opportunities, working with our team to shape the narrative, and over time, independently propose and draft relevant PR stories. • Localize: Adapt press releases and other communication materials for the North American market, ensuring cultural relevance and accuracy. • Data-driven Storytelling: Analyze flight and passenger rights data to identify trends, support reports, and create compelling story angles for the media. Who You Are: We are specifically seeking candidates who are ready to hit the ground running. While we value motivation and initiative immensely, previous experience in public relations or journalism is a key criterion for this role. • Demonstrated Previous PR Experience: This is crucial. You must possess prior experience in PR or proven hands-on experience in media relations, drafting press materials, or supporting PR campaigns. We will expect from you a proactive approach in suggesting relevant topics and story angles that may interest North American audiences. • American English skills (native level): Your ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, effectively, and concisely is essential. • A final year student or recent graduate in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations from one of the top 15 universities in New York. • Organized, Curious, Proactive, and Independent: You're comfortable managing your tasks remotely, taking initiative, and always looking for new angles. • Result-oriented approach, with a proven ability to deliver fast and make a significant impact on business growth, demonstrate initiative, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Interest in Aviation, Travel, or Passenger Rights: A genuine curiosity about our industry will help you thrive. • Self-aware, honest, and able to take responsibility for mistakes while driving continuous improvement. • Exceptional problem-solving skills and creative thinking abilities. • Independence: Ability to act as a universal player, capable of working independently without constant supervision. • Speed: Result-oriented, with a focus on delivering fast and making an immediate impact. • Devotion: Eager to make a significant impact on the product/service, with a willingness to go above and beyond to achieve their goals. Why You’ll Love Working With Us: • Remote-first culture with flexible start and end times. Your working hours will be easily registered in our time-tracking application, so you will have the flexibility to adjust your working day according to your needs and capacities. • Annual pay review and performance-based bonuses. • Professional Growth Opportunities: work on a global expansion and new market entry. • Dynamic work and a chance to learn how to utilize your skills in an absolutely new way. • Supportive Team Culture: work with smart, passionate, and friendly colleagues who value collaboration. • International Team: our colleagues are located in 12 countries around the globe. Job Type: Indefinite-term Freelancing Contract, Service Agreement, or a B2B Contract If you're ready to take on a high-impact role in a fast-growing company, apply now, and let's fight for airline passenger rights globally! Our Recruitment Process: • Application screening: If your profile matches our current business needs, our Talent Acquisition Manager will invite you to the HR interview. • HR interview: Before the meeting, please conduct research on our company and the industry we operate in, and be prepared to discuss your achievements. If you wish, you can send us your portfolio or presentation on your achievements in advance of the interview so that we can better prepare for the conversation. • Interview with PR Manager: Our PR Manager will discuss your functional experience, achievements, and technical skills in more detail. • (Optional) Interview with the CEO of the company. • Offer: When we recruit, we always ask ourselves, “Will this person take our business to the next level?” If the answer is yes, we will invite you to join us. Please remember that Recruitment is a two-way street. Interviews are a great opportunity to ask all the questions whose answers will help you make that career choice. We are open to answering them honestly so that you can make an informed decision. What We Offer We're interested in long-term cooperation and investment in your growth. • Flexible Working Hours: Initially, we offer 10 service hours per week, and you can adjust your working day according to your needs and capacities. However, we will expect you to meet your global PR Team once or twice a week. The number of service hours is expected to increase to 15-20+ over time. • Remote Work: Work remotely from New York or another location as long as you have experience in cooperation with NY’s media outlets. • Direct Mentorship: You’ll report directly to Marie, our international PR Manager, gaining practical experience and insights from the best in the industry. • Real Social Impact: You’ll be part of a fast-growing LegalTech and TravelTech platform with a clear social mission. You'll gain hands-on experience in international PR, build your local media network, and walk away with published campaigns for your portfolio, or stay with us for longer cooperation. Ready to Apply? If you meet these key requirements and are ready to contribute to a truly impactful mission, please apply and invest in your further growth. ✈️ Join us and bring LegalTech & TravelTech innovation to the next level!✈️ If you would like to be the first to know about our new job openings, company business updates, new services, and rankings related to the airports, airlines, and aviation industry, please follow our LinkedIn company page and social media profiles.