Corporate Communications Specialist

Jeppesen ForeFlight; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

Open PTO

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Flight Training Rewards

Job summary

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a Corporate Communications Specialist to grow storytelling, media relations, and social amplification. You will collaborate with marketing, product, and customer teams to craft narratives and post news, views, and stories that highlight our aviation software solutions.

You will develop proactive media strategies, build journalist relationships, and drive thought leadership across traditional, digital, and social channels.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in corporate communications or PR.
• Proven track record securing media coverage.
• Excellent writing and editing with attention to detail.
• Experience managing brand and executive social media.
• Familiarity with AI tools for content creation and analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive media strategies across aviation, software, and tech.
• Build relationships with journalists, editors, and industry influencers.
• Identify and pitch compelling stories aligned with priorities.
• Amplify executive presence on LinkedIn and X.
• Write press releases, pitches, and social content.
• Track KPIs like coverage, share of voice, engagement, and sentiment.
• Collaborate with marketing to align campaigns and content calendars.
• Prepare briefing materials and talking points for leadership.

Skills

Storytelling

Media relations

Writing

Data-driven

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Analytics tools

Job description

We are looking for a Corporate Communications Specialist who is eager to grow their storytelling, media relations, and social amplification skills. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of experience in communications or public relations, solid writing skills, and a curiosity for data‑driven outcomes. This individual will collaborate closely with marketing, product, and customer teams to help develop compelling narratives, pitch and post news, views, and stories.

We want you to help build and drive our external communications reputation, in traditional, digital, and social media to help tell the impact Jeppesen ForeFlight has on the aviation industry, and our growth story. In this role, you will support driving external visibility, brand credibility, and thought leadership through media and social media engagement, working closely with the Corporate Communications and product marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive media strategies across aviation, software, technology, and business press
• Help build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, industry associations and influencers
• Identify, develop, and pitch compelling stories that align with company priorities and market trends
• Support and amplify executive presence across social platforms, especially LinkedIn and X
• Develop high-quality written content including posts, articles, press materials, and general thought leadership topics
• Drive engagement and visibility through data‑informed social strategies
• Help track KPIs across media coverage, share of voice, engagement, and sentiment
• Leverage AI tools in almost every aspect, ranging from initial content creation, and media coverage to data analysis and insights
• Pitch and secure media coverage across aviation, software, and technology outlets.
• Write – a lot. Develop and edit press releases, media pitches, executive communications, and social content
• Monitor media landscape and identify timely opportunities for thought leadership and commentary
• Develop and schedule social media content across platforms, crafting platform‑appropriate posts that drive engagement and advance brand storytelling
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing teams to align communications campaigns, messaging, and content calendars with broader go‑to‑market strategies
• Partner with leadership to support executive visibility efforts, including preparing briefing materials, talking points, and social content that reflect organizational priorities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, journalism, or public relations
• Proven track record of securing media coverage and building journalist relationships
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to quality and detail
• Experience managing brand and executive social media presence
• Familiarity with AI tools for content creation, media analysis, and workflow optimization
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aviation, software, or high‑tech industries strongly preferred

About Jeppesen ForeFlight

Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen’s 90‑year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s expertise in cutting‑edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision‑making.

Benefits

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide our team and their loved ones with a world‑class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 12 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
• Flight Training Rewards

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $78,000-$95,000

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