Douglas Mawson

Black signs on with Aurora Expeditions

TORONTO — Aurora Expeditions has named Jocelyn Black as Manager, Communications & Content.

Based in Toronto, Black will lead the company’s global public relations, communications, and content strategy as Aurora Expeditions continues to expand its operations.

Black joins Aurora Expeditions following a successful tenure at Tourism Ireland, where she served as Senior Publicity and Communications Executive from 2015 to 2025.

Prior to that, she worked on the agency side, supporting local travel and hospitality brands.

In her new role, Black will collaborate with Aurora Expeditions’ global marketing team to drive brand awareness and engagement as the company prepares to welcome its third purpose-built small ship in 2025.

“I am thrilled to join Aurora Expeditions at such an exciting time of growth and innovation,” said Black. “With its incredible commitment to adventure, sustainability, and conservation, Aurora Expeditions offers some of the most immersive travel experiences in the world. I look forward to working with the team to share these extraordinary journeys with a global audience.”

Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctica 2026-27 season features 27 voyages ranging from nine to 34 days, sailing aboard Aurora’s three purpose-built expedition vessels the Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and the brand-new Douglas Mawson.

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