Senior Airport Communications Director

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta seeks an experienced Airport Director II – Communications to lead the Communications Division for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The role directs media relations, crisis communications, executive messaging, and strategic storytelling to advance the Airport’s mission, reputation, and public confidence.

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager, Communications & Marketing, you will build proactive strategies, pitch earned coverage, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• Six or more years of experience in journalism, public relations, or media relations with deadline-driven work.
• Experience managing media relationships and producing communications materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations and strategic storytelling for ATL’s communications division.
• Develop proactive communications strategies to advance ATL priorities and reputation.
• Advise executive leadership on messaging and public communications during crises.
• Oversee writing, editing, and publication of public information materials for diverse audiences.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The City of Atlanta seeks an experienced Airport Director II – Communications to lead the Communications Division for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The role directs media relations, crisis communications, executive messaging, and strategic storytelling to advance the Airport’s mission, reputation, and public confidence.

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager, Communications & Marketing, you will build proactive strategies, pitch earned coverage, and coordinate