Ryanair, over our 40 year history has grown to become Europe's largest airline group connecting more guests across more routes than any other European carrier. We are a fast-paced, ambitious and innovative company, offering exciting career opportunities across aviation, technology, operations and support functions. Now is a fantastic time to join as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests within the next 8 years. 

Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline group, is recruiting an ambitious and hardworking PR & Communications Executive to join our best-in-class Communications Team. This position will play a fundamental role in driving Ryanair media coverage across Europe in support of our key business objectives, from launching new routes/bases to pushing for policy reforms, as well supporting our busy press office with managing media queries. To do this, you’ll need to have a ‘can-do’ attitude, be able to think on your feet and use your own initiative, juggle multiple tasks at once, and have exceptional attention-to-detail, as well as having a genuine interest in news and current affairs.

The successful candidate will be based in our Dublin HQ and will report to the PR & Communications Manager.  

This is an excellent time to join Ryanair as we continue to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m passengers per year by 2034. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Play an active role in delivering Ryanair’s communication strategy across the 36 countries in which we operate.
• Manage press queries and prepare media statements.
• Prepare press releases, presentations, and other press materials, ensuring an on-time and error free delivery.
• Coordinate media and key stakeholder events.
• Pitch interviews and deliver strategic briefing documents for Senior Management.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather information to support and strengthen our communications.
• Media monitoring and coverage analysis.

• At least 1 year experience working in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field (in-house or agency). 
• Highly organised with experience working in an agile, fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• An interest in the aviation industry is not essential but will help!

• Competitive salary
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression