Senior Travel Agent - Publicity Entertainment

<span class="jobdescription"><p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>We work with some of the biggest names in the Media & Entertainment Industry. Do you have what it takes? </strong><strong><em>Travel Beyond Limits</em></strong><em> <strong>and audition today!</strong></em> </span></p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Senior Travel Agent - </strong><strong>Publicity Entertainment</strong><strong> (Remote)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em>Full time, United States</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You'll be working for Netflix, the world's leading streaming service. With an operation that covers 190 countries and that's transformed so many lives. You'll be dynamic, flexible with both your hours of work and work location and be passionate about providing first-class customer service as you move your travellers around the globe. A love of films, TV, media is a definite plus point as you'll be working closely with Netflix personnel as part of their core support network.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll love the challenge of the fast-paced world of Entertainment travel and will work closely with your network during key stages of Publicity, including promotion of films and series. You will also be a key player in moving talent to and from Publicity events, such as film festivals and award shows. You’ll appreciate that no two days are ever the same and will welcome the chance to play a leading role in the drama. As one of our Entertainment Travel experts, you will be the ‘go-to’ person for Netflix travellers who would be in North America and other global locations.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As a Senior Entertainment Travel Consultant, you will confidently offer expert guidance and be keen to share your knowledge. You will want to assist our clients to perfect their travel plans. You will be calm and reassuring and no challenge will be too much trouble. You will be able to offer hints and suggestions and will enjoy making recommendations. This could be for a great place to stay, the best seat onboard, the latest special offers, or just ways to make their journey run more smoothly. And of course, you'll give our clients all of the necessary data to allow them freedom and responsibility to make informed decisions wherever possible and immerse yourself in the Netflix culture.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>As a Senior Travel Agent - </strong><strong>Publicity </strong><strong>Entertainment, you will</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Accurately and efficiently handle incoming travel requests via multiple channels e.g., phone, emails for Netflix Entertainment. Travel could be for A-listers, VIPs, Talent, Press, and groups. </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide creative solutions to ensure the publicists requirements are met</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Being aware of their budgets and offering the best solutions possible</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Understand the needs of Publicists and travelers, appropriately guiding them to the best solutions</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Handle amendments, cancellations, and schedule changes, including the recalculations of domestic and international airfares</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Handle accommodation, meet & greets, chauffeured cars, lounges, and other VIP services</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Deliver great customer service each and every time, showing your enthusiasm for working with the clients</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Update Travel Manifests and travel logs</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensure accuracy in itineraries, and back-office invoicing and billing</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Keep up to date with the changing nature of travel resulting from the pandemic</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide visa and country entry restriction guidance</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with colleagues in different regions to provide a successful global follow the sun operation</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>About you</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Previous entertainment travel experience or VIP travel is essential </span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A strong working knowledge of Sabre GDS and good fares and ticketing expertise</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Good worldwide geography and keen attention to detail</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proven ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, able to adapt to change</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work flexible hours – with possible occasional bank holiday working</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work independently, exercising discretion and judgement</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proven excellent customer service provision and problem resolution skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work under pressure</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Adaptable to aspects of the client culture</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work with international teams to serve a common goal</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with handling small or large groups would be beneficial</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>About BCD Media & Entertainment</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">We are the Media & Entertainment division of BCD Travel, one of the world’s largest and most admired travel management companies. Leading artists, sporting teams, labels, media, and production companies have trusted us with their travel for over 40 years. We handle anything from managing travel for TV & Film productions, making sure that the artists and their entourage arrive on the red carpet on time, to transporting a football team internationally to a cup final at a moment’s notice!</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What we offer you</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">At BCD Travel, we work with highly motivated and passionate people. We value open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance. We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization. Sustainability and helping others is also high on our list. We make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>About us</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales. For more information, visit <a>www.bcdtravel.com.</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Get to know us by reading our blog and checking out our social media:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.bcdtravel.com/blog/" target="_self">https://www.bcdtravel.com/blog/</a></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/" target="_self">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/</a></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bcdtravel/" target="_self">https://www.instagram.com/bcdtravel/</a></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bcdtravel/" target="_self">https://www.facebook.com/bcdtravel/</a></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>You’ll be offered</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Opportunities to grow your skillset and career</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">Travel industry professional perks and discounts</span></li> <li style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif">At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Senior Travel Agent - Publicity Entertainment is between $50,000 and $80,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Ready to join the journey? Apply now!</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><em>We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.</em></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif"><em>We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at careers@bcdtravel.com.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-Remote </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-LR1</span></p> </span>

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