Communications Manager - Aviation

STV is seeking a Communications Manager - Aviation to join our Aviation group to assisting one of our aviation clients. This position will potentially require travel to one of our NE aviation clients, and will be onsite 4 days a week with one day working remote.

This position will assist our Aviation group to establish a communications program and manage stakeholder and public touch points for aviation projects. The role will bring consistent and professional communication streams to all key stakeholders including clients, airlines, airport operators and employees, consumers, media, and the general public to meet goals and promote a positive perception of the program, the client, and STV. The ideal candidate has a creative mindset, strong organizational and communication skills and is passionate about client advocacy and service.

Responsibilities include :

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

Work 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

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.

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.

Technical Skills / Qualifications :

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

Oversee, monitor and enhance program presence in both traditional and online 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

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

A / E / C industry experience highly preferred

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

Compensation Range :

$114,544.55 - $152,726.06

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following 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 (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (8 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

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and / or certifications.