Airport Marketing & Communications Executive Leader

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta’s Airports Department seeks an accomplished executive to lead Communications and Marketing for ATL. You will shape integrated strategies, enhance public understanding, and advance airport initiatives with strong audience focus.

You will supervise media relations, branding, digital content, crisis communications, and promotional campaigns. The role requires collaboration across departments and executive leadership to protect and elevate ATL’s reputation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in communications, public administration, journalism, marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for ATL communications and marketing.
• Direct development and implementation of internal and external communications strategies.
• Oversee media relations, public relations, and crisis communications for the airport.
• Lead branding initiatives, marketing campaigns, and digital content strategy.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure consistent messaging and priorities.
• Manage departmental budgets and contracts.
• Evaluate performance using data and feedback to guide decisions.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Marketing leadership

Crisis communications

Brand management

Digital communications

Relationship management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content management systems

Marketing analytics tools

Job description

City of Atlanta’s Airports Department seeks an accomplished executive to lead Communications and Marketing for ATL. You will shape integrated strategies, enhance public understanding, and advance airport initiatives with strong audience focus.

You will supervise media relations, branding, digital content, crisis communications, and promotional campaigns. The role requires collaboration across departments and executive leadership to protect and elevate ATL’s reputation.