Aviation Communications Lead — Onsite

STV, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a Communications Manager - Aviation to join our Aviation group onsite in Chicago.

You will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications program for terminal development projects, engaging leadership, project teams, airport partners, airlines, tenants and the public. The role requires a creative, organized communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can translate complex design and construction information into clear

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with executives, technical professionals, consultants and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Self-motivated, proactive decision-maker and problem solver who can operate independently while collaborating effectively within a large program team.
• Strong client-service mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Photography, videography and video editing experience is a plus.

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.
• Plan and coordinate high-profile program events, including groundbreakings, milestone celebrations, stakeholder events, ribbon cuttings and grand openings.
• Identify communications needs and opportunities proactively, recommending solutions to program leadership rather than relying solely on assigned communications requests.

Skills

Communications strategy

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & editing

Visual storytelling

Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint)

Adobe Creative Cloud

Media relations

Public speaking

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Public Relations/Journalism or related

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

PowerPoint

Job description

STV, Inc. is seeking a Communications Manager - Aviation to join our Aviation group onsite in Chicago.

You will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications program for terminal development projects, engaging leadership, project teams, airport partners, airlines, tenants and the public. The role requires a creative, organized communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can translate complex design and construction information into clear