Onsite Aviation Communications Lead at LAX

STV; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV, a leading aviation and infrastructure firm, seeks a Communications Manager – Aviation to join our Los Angeles team embedded with a major terminal redevelopment program at LAX. This fully onsite role supports program leadership, project teams and airport stakeholders throughout design and construction, translating complex updates into clear, actionable messages.

The ideal candidate combines creative storytelling with strategic communications, excels in fast-paced environments, and can

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
• 5–7+ years of communications experience, preferably on complex/high-visibility programs.
• Experience in AEC, infrastructure or aviation industries is preferred.
• Strong project management, organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute multi-audience communications strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse channels.
• Strong visual communication and capability to create presentations and campaigns.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
• Experience with executive-level and public-facing presentations.
• Knowledge of media relations, press releases, and digital media.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder relationship building.
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent worker within a large program team.
• Client-service mindset and commitment to high-quality delivery.
• Photography/videography/editing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with program goals.
• Establish internal and external channels addressing construction milestones and impacts.
• Serve as the program’s communications lead and subject matter expert.
• Build relationships with program stakeholders and act as communications liaison.
• Translate technical information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging.
• Develop narratives and positioning for presentations and materials.
• Write/edit digital and print content including websites, social media and newsletters.
• Maintain program branding across materials and environments.
• Create visual communications and presentations to convey progress.
• Collaborate with airport communications and public affairs for media opportunities.
• Plan high-profile events and milestones; coordinate logistics.
• Proactively identify communications needs and propose solutions.

Skills

Communications strategy

Project management

Writing & editing

Graphic design

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Video/photography

Microsoft 365 / PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, Journalism or related

Tools

Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint)

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)

Job description

STV, a leading aviation and infrastructure firm, seeks a Communications Manager – Aviation to join our Los Angeles team embedded with a major terminal redevelopment program at LAX. This fully onsite role supports program leadership, project teams and airport stakeholders throughout design and construction, translating complex updates into clear, actionable messages.

The ideal candidate combines creative storytelling with strategic communications, excels in fast-paced environments, and can