Communications Manager - Aviation

STV•New York, NY

71d•$114,545 - $152,726•Hybrid

About The Position

STV is seeking a Communications Manager - Aviation to join our Aviation group to assisting one of our aviation clients. This position will potentially require travel to one of our NE aviation clients, and will be onsite 4 days a week with one day working remote. This position will assist our Aviation group to establish a communications program and manage stakeholder and public touch points for aviation projects. The role will bring consistent and professional communication streams to all key stakeholders including clients, airlines, airport operators and employees, consumers, media, and the general public to meet goals and promote a positive perception of the program, the client, and STV. The ideal candidate has a creative mindset, strong organizational and communication skills and is passionate about client advocacy and service. Responsibilities include: Work directly with the client to create a unique program brand “Subject matter expert” on all issues related to program communications Work with program leadership to develop yearly strategic communication plans to meet program goals Serve as project manager for communications initiatives for the program Work directly with project stakeholders to establish and manage a consistent flow of internal and external communication streams with a focus on logistics, project status updates, and public relations/news through various avenues Promote the program brand by designing and updating super-graphics, signage and wayfinding, digital content via kiosks, social media, and a program specific website Create, publish, install and manage comprehensive airport maps for public awareness during construction Update and maintain internal graphics library for reference Write original content for social media, website, collateral materials, etc. Implement strategic concepts, messaging, and positioning content within written and presentation materials Work with corporate and local resources to identify and pursue media coverage Lead planning and coordination of events such as groundbreaking, team milestone celebrations, grand opening, etc. Technical Skills/Qualifications: Client-focused and has a strong work ethic Ability to effectively coordinate all aspects of communication plan Clear and persuasive writing skills to produce content for a variety of communication streams Consistent command of grammar, proofreading, punctuation and business writing skills Understand how to write press releases and relate to the media Oversee, monitor and enhance program presence in both traditional and online media Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with enhanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud with enhanced proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop Demonstrate full proficiency in presentation design, development and use Ability to interpret various content types and information to transform into campaigns, presentations and high-impact visuals Self-motivated decision maker and problem solver Photography and videography skills are a plus A/E/C industry experience highly preferred Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Marketing/Communications, PR/Journalism, or related discipline Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment Compensation Range: $114,544.55 - $152,726.06 Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

Client-focused and has a strong work ethic
Ability to effectively coordinate all aspects of communication plan
Clear and persuasive writing skills to produce content for a variety of communication streams
Consistent command of grammar, proofreading, punctuation and business writing skills
Understand how to write press releases and relate to the media
Oversee, monitor and enhance program presence in both traditional and online media
Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with enhanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud with enhanced proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop
Demonstrate full proficiency in presentation design, development and use
Ability to interpret various content types and information to transform into campaigns, presentations and high-impact visuals
Self-motivated decision maker and problem solver
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Marketing/Communications, PR/Journalism, or related discipline
Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Photography and videography skills are a plus
A/E/C industry experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Work directly with the client to create a unique program brand
“Subject matter expert” on all issues related to program communications
Work with program leadership to develop yearly strategic communication plans to meet program goals
Serve as project manager for communications initiatives for the program
Work directly with project stakeholders to establish and manage a consistent flow of internal and external communication streams with a focus on logistics, project status updates, and public relations/news through various avenues
Promote the program brand by designing and updating super-graphics, signage and wayfinding, digital content via kiosks, social media, and a program specific website
Create, publish, install and manage comprehensive airport maps for public awareness during construction
Update and maintain internal graphics library for reference
Write original content for social media, website, collateral materials, etc.
Implement strategic concepts, messaging, and positioning content within written and presentation materials
Work with corporate and local resources to identify and pursue media coverage
Lead planning and coordination of events such as groundbreaking, team milestone celebrations, grand opening, etc.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (8 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships