External Communications Lead: Brand & Crisis Strategy

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport Board is seeking a Communications Specialist who will help develop strategies and oversee projects that advance external communications, media relations and crisis response.

In a 24x7 environment, you will collaborate with other departments to promote the DFW brand, manage campaigns across owned, earned and paid channels, draft messaging, and guide teams from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, journalism, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in communications/public relations environment.
• Availability to respond to media and crisis inquiries within the Airport’s 24x7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops communications strategies to achieve the Airport’s key results.
• Identifies opportunities to promote DFW’s brand and reputation in collaboration with other departments.
• Leads and manages projects and tasks across owned, earned and paid channels.
• Drafts, edits and distributes content for owned, earned and paid channels.
• Measures and analyzes results to refine tactics or strategies.
• Directs external partners in planning and executing integrated campaigns (internal and external communications, social media, video, events, and executive presentations).
• Takes a leadership role in crisis and reputation management messaging.
• Collaborates with airport leaders and departments to anticipate challenges and opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Journalism

Media relations

Public relations

Project management

Writing

Editing

Presentations

MS Office

Media savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport Board is seeking a Communications Specialist who will help develop strategies and oversee projects that advance external communications, media relations and crisis response.

In a 24x7 environment, you will collaborate with other departments to promote the DFW brand, manage campaigns across owned, earned and paid channels, draft messaging, and guide teams from concept to completion.