Communications Manager - Aviation

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$117K/yr – $134K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and execute the program's communications strategy as the lead for communications, project management, and stakeholder engagement across design and construction initiatives.

  • Shape messaging, branding and media relations for a high-visibility infrastructure program.
  • Coordinate internal and external communications for multiple audiences and stakeholders.

Job Description

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 supergraphs, 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
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STV offers professional services for the infrastructure that powers our lives. We are experts in transportation systems, building design, water systems and other essential infrastructure. Harnessing national expertise to solve local challenges, STV works with public and private sector clients to make communities better – now and for the future.

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Communications Manager - Aviation

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