Communications Manager - Aviation

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the client to create a unique program brand
• Subject matter expert on all issues related to program communications
• Work with program leadership to develop yearly strategic communication plans to meet program goals
• Serve as project manager for communications initiatives for the program
• Directly with project stakeholders to establish and manage a consistent flow of internal and external communication streams with a focus on logistics, project status updates, 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
• Update and maintain internal graphics library for reference
• Create, publish, install and manage comprehensive airport maps for public awareness during construction
• Write original content for social media, website, collateral materials, etc.
• Implement strategic concepts, messaging, and positioning content within written and presentation materials
• Work with corporate and local resources to identify and pursue media coverage
• Lead planning and coordination of events such as groundbreaking, team milestone celebrations, grand opening, etc.

Requirements

• Client-focused and has a strong work ethic
• Effective coordination of 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 Microsoft Office Suite, with enhanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud with enhanced proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop
• Demonstrate full proficiency in presentation design, development and use
• 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
• A/E/C industry knowledge is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Marketing/Communications, PR/Journalism, or related discipline
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Compensation Range: $116,930.89 - $133,635.31
• Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, 401(k) plan, retirement counseling, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, back-up dependent care, parental leave, continuing education program, professional licensure and society memberships