Executive Corporate Communications Lead

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings accounts

Pension and retirement plans

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Corporate Information Program Manager to lead editorial and corporate communications efforts, shaping executive messaging, media relations, and publication strategy. You will oversee newsletters, reports, speeches, and public communications, collaborating with leadership across divisions to protect and promote our image.

Responsibilities include developing outreach plans, coordinating with Planning and Noise offices, and providing training and

Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in corporate communications or related field, including community and media outreach; developing communications and outreach strategies; drafting speeches and visual materials for senior management; preparing news releases and related materials; managing corporate publications.
• Superior writing and editing skills, including the ability to develop polished communications for executive and public audiences.
• Superior public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to coach others in writing, editing, and public presentations.
• Knowledge of corporate communications principles, objectives, standards, and techniques, with the ability to apply them to ensure accurate, timely, and effective communications.

Responsibilities

• Provides communications support to the Director of Corporate Communications and other leadership by developing and disseminating accurate, timely, and effective corporate messages to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops and coordinates communications and outreach plans by gathering, analyzing, and reporting information from other airports and related organizations; identifies and implements communications best practices.
• Produces communications materials and publications for internal and external audiences, including correspondence, speeches, presentations, talking points, position papers, newsletters, corporate reports, and other materials.
• Serves as publisher and chief editor of the weekly On Good Authority employee newsletter, setting editorial priorities and schedules, coordinating news writing and visual coverage, managing contributions and distribution.
• Provides editorial support for corporate reports and publications produced by the Office of Revenue and other organizational functions, ensuring materials are accurate, effective, and professionally presented.
• Manages executive communications in consultation with the Director of Corporate Communications and Vice President for Communications and Government Affairs, developing speech texts and related materials.
• Provides logistical support as needed.
• Coordinates with Planning, Engineering, and other functions on communications needs relating to airport encroachment and noise-related matters.

Skills

Writing and editing

Public speaking

Strategic communications

Relationship building

Crisis communications

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Master's degree in Communications

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Corporate Information Program Manager to lead editorial and corporate communications efforts, shaping executive messaging, media relations, and publication strategy. You will oversee newsletters, reports, speeches, and public communications, collaborating with leadership across divisions to protect and promote our image.

Responsibilities include developing outreach plans, coordinating with Planning and Noise offices, and providing training and