Senior Airport Communications Director

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 131 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Atlanta seeks a Senior Communications Director to lead the Airport Communications and Media Relations divisions, reporting to the Airport Assistant General Manager. The role shapes strategic direction, allocates resources, and guides policy to strengthen transparency and public trust.

The director will oversee press materials, events, and stakeholder engagements, ensure consistent messaging, and drive analytics to measure impact and improve communications across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related fields required.
• Six years of public relations, journalism or communications experience with media relations management.
• Experience in transportation or aviation sector preferred.

Responsabilités

• Directs the Communications Division and oversees media relations, community engagement, and internal communications.
• Develops strategic communication plans aligned with city and department objectives.
• Oversees press releases, advisories, executive statements, newsletters, and legislative briefings.
• Ensures consistent messaging across print, broadcast, social media and digital channels.
• Manages crisis communications and serves as a spokesperson when needed.

Connaissances

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Public information policies

Formation

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields

Description du poste

City of Atlanta seeks a Senior Communications Director to lead the Airport Communications and Media Relations divisions, reporting to the Airport Assistant General Manager. The role shapes strategic direction, allocates resources, and guides policy to strengthen transparency and public trust.

The director will oversee press materials, events, and stakeholder engagements, ensure consistent messaging, and drive analytics to measure impact and improve communications across channels.