PR Specialist

Ferryhopper is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.
We do not accept discrimination and harassment of any kind. This policy applies to all employment practices within our company!

The company

Ferryhopper is revolutionizing online ferry booking, aiming to change the way people travel by ferry. We are collaborating with more than 180 ferry companies across 35 countries, bringing a fresh and seamless ferry booking experience. We always strive to cater to the needs of all travelers and keep improving our services.

If you want to know more about the team, read about Ferryhopper in a nutshell.

The role

As a PR Specialist in our Organic Growth team, reporting to the Head of Organic Growth, your goal will be to manage PR activities, including creating press releases in both English and Greek, expanding media contacts, following up with journalists, monitoring coverage, and overseeing external PR agencies to ensure consistent and impactful communication.

Responsibilities

As a PR Specialist at Ferryhopper, you will:

• Develop, own, and continuously refine a forward-looking PR roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Crafting high-quality press releases as well as interview briefings, and media alerts in English & Greek.
• Coordinate and oversee multiple external PR agencies, covering different geographical areas, to ensure alignment with brand messaging
• Manage PR activities for the Greek market, including distributing releases, identifying newsworthy stories, expanding media contacts, following up with journalists, and monitoring coverage.
• Collaborate with the Organic Growth team, Data Analysts, and other departments to create data-driven stories, align PR initiatives with overall growth strategies, and share insights.
• Measure, analyse, and report on PR KPIs in offline and online media and ensure stakeholders are informed. 

Requirements

• Strong writing skills in English & Greek, with the ability to craft compelling and engaging content at a native or near-native level.
• At least 3 years of experience in PR, media relations, or communications in a digital environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team spirit, resourcefulness, flexibility, and passion
• A hands-on attitude, with a focus on execution and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical mindset, able to interpret data, uncover insights, and translate them into actionable decisions.

Benefits

The health of our company and the success of our products is directly related to the health of our team and the work environment we create for ourselves. With this in mind, we strive to provide an inclusive and positive working environment. In this respect, we offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Equipment of your choice
• Training and educational budget throughout the year
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment
• Great office space :)
• Three (3) additional days off on top of your statutory annual leave
• Exclusive coupons for your personal ferry trips

Remote & Hybrid Policy:

• Athens-based teams: The policy is to visit the office a minimum of once per week.
• Work from Anywhere: Six weeks per year to work from any location of your choice.
• For teams based abroad: Fully remote, with scheduled and coordinated visits to our Athens office.