Communications Manager - Aviation

Responsibilities

• Partner with program leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that supports program goals, builds awareness and excitement, and keeps stakeholders appropriately informed throughout design and construction.
• Establish and manage consistent internal and external communication channels addressing construction impacts, project milestones and progress, operational changes, logistics, stakeholder coordination and other program developments.
• Serve as the program's communications lead, project manager and subject matter expert for communications-related initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with program stakeholders and serve as a communications liaison among program leadership, project teams, airport departments, airlines, tenants and other internal and external audiences.
• Translate technical, design and construction information into clear, accessible and audience-appropriate messaging.
• Develop strategic messaging, narratives and positioning for presentations, executive communications, stakeholder materials, campaigns and other program content.
• Write/edit original content for digital and print communications, including website content, social media, newsletters, project updates, collateral, presentations and other stakeholder communications.
• Develop and maintain the program's visual identity and brand across communications materials, environmental graphics, construction supergraphics, digital kiosks, web content and other public-facing applications.
• Create high-impact visual communications and presentations that effectively communicate complex information, program progress and key messages.
• Collaborate with airport communications and public affairs teams to identify media opportunities, develop press materials and support media relations as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–7+ years of relevant communications experience, preferably supporting complex programs, organizations or highly visible projects.
• Experience within the Architecture/Engineering/ Construction (AEC), infrastructure or aviation industries is highly preferred.
• Strong project management, organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communications strategies for multiple audiences and stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt technical or complex information for a variety of audiences and communication channels.
• Strong visual communication and graphic design capabilities, including the ability to transform information and data into compelling presentations, campaigns and visual content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
• Demonstrated expertise in presentation strategy, design and development, including executive-level and public-facing presentations.
• Working knowledge of media relations, press release development and traditional and digital media communications.

Preferred

• Photography, videography and video editing experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• 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
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off