Communications Manager - Aviation

Responsibilities

• Work with program leadership to develop strategic communication plans to meet program goals“Subject matter expert” on all issues related to program communications
• Serve as project manager for communications initiatives for the program
• Implement strategic concepts, messaging, and positioning content within written and presentation materials
• Work directly with project stakeholders to establish and manage a consistent flow of internal and external communication streams with a focus on project status updates, logistics, and public relations/news through various avenues
• Promote the program brand by designing and updating super-graphics, signage and wayfinding, digital content via kiosks, social media, and a program specific website
• Create, publish, install and manage comprehensive airport maps for public awareness during construction
• Update and maintain internal graphics library for reference
• Write original content for social media, website, collateral materials, etc.
• Work with corporate and local resources to identify and pursue media coverage as appropriate
• Lead planning and coordination of events such as groundbreaking, team milestone celebrations, grand opening, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Marketing/Communications, PR/Journalism, or related discipline
• A/E/C or Aviation industry knowledge is highly preferred
• 5 - 7+ years related experience is required
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused and has a strong work ethic
• Ability to effectively coordinate all aspects of communication plan
• Clear and persuasive writing skills to produce content for a variety of communication streams
• Consistent command of grammar, proofreading, punctuation and business writing skills
• Understand how to write press releases and relate to the media
• Demonstrate proficiency with graphic development and visual communications
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft 365, with enhanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud with enhanced proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop
• Demonstrate full proficiency in presentation design, development and use
• Demonstrate ability to interpret various content types and information to transform into campaigns, presentations and high-impact visuals
• Self-motivated decision maker and problem solver
• Photography and videography skills are a plus

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with project management tools and software
• Knowledge of aviation industry standards and best practices
• Experience with social media platforms and digital marketing
• Experience with graphic design and visual communications
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud

Skills

• Strategic Communication Planning
• Project Management
• Content Creation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Public Relations
• Graphic Design
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Creative Cloud

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retail Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships