Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of communications strategy and activities: 60%
• Supports the Head of Latin America Communications to leverage company topics, top communications goals, and activities.
• Leads the development and execution of an annual Communications plan for the Latin America and Caribbean region with specific, measurable and actionable communications objectives, builds out key messages, target audiences, tactics and timescale on a quarterly basis.
• Propose and leverage relevant tools and means (internal and external communications channels, social media, content creation, collaborations with customer airlines, advertisements, conference, sponsorship– opportunities) and manage budget to deliver said Communications Plan.
• Support Airbus corporate and local regional teams deliver on their communications plans and targets in the region; help shape and constantly ensure integrated “One voice” of Airbus in Latin America.
• Act as POC for communication teams at customers, industry associations and other relevant stakeholders.
• Produce and post written / visual content for Airbus channels, including for employee Hub.
• Manage communications around crisis and special situations in the region in / with the support of Airbus’ global communications organization.
• Support and execute Thought Leadership strategy for key spokespersons in the region.
• Provide guidance to the PR Agency network and conduct benchmarking to ensure appropriate development, consistency, credibility and delivery of external messages and tactics.

Requirements

• BA degree in journalism, communications or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Ten years (10) of professional experience working in communications. International and Latin America work experience is a plus.
• Strong experience in the aviation industry. Familiarity with Airbus is desired.
• Experience with project management, meeting and event planning, executive support and thought leadership.
• Digital and multimedia experience.
• Ability to travel.
• Proficient in Google suite.
• Proficient in the management of digital tools and platforms to create and edit graphic and audio/visual content.
• Knowledge of journalistic writing style, such as Associated Press.
• Well rounded Communications experience (strategy, media relations, social media, writing, content creation, brand and advertising, event management, internal communications).

Preferred

• International and Latin America work experience is a plus.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.