Communications Manager- Latin America

Airbus • Miami, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an Communications Manager to support our International Communications team based in Miami, FL. As part of the International Communications team, you will support external communications activities for commercial aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean Region, in support of business campaigns and corporate priorities. Responsible for managing relations with the media in the markets covered, liaising with Communications teams at customers. This role will master content production for Airbus channels and organization of local events, where available with the support of a local PR agency. Yo will also drive regional internal communications campaigns, crisis comms, multimedia projects, sponsorships, speaking opportunities and supplier management, as needed.

Our Communications team members provide effective communications to support a variety of Airbus programs through strategic internal, external, social media and crisis communications. Our team is fluent in all areas of digital communications, media and public relations.We leverage available channels and tools, as well as creating new ones. We partner with business units throughout Airbus to position the company as a brand of choice for external customers and employees alike. Join the Communications team and help tell the Airbus story.

In Miami you’ll find the Airbus Latin America headquarters. A team of personnel providing sales, marketing, contracts, customer support and communications for the region’s commercial aircraft, helicopters and space & defense divisions.

Requirements

• BA degree in journalism, communications or related field.
• Ten years (10) of professional experience working in communications.
• Strong experience in the aviation industry.
• Experience with project management, meeting and event planning, executive support and thought leadership.
• Digital and multimedia experience.
• Ability to travel.
• Proficient in Google suite.
• Proficient in the management of digital tools and platforms to create and edit graphic and audio/visual content.
• Knowledge of journalistic writing style, such as Associated Press.
• Well rounded Communications experience (strategy, media relations, social media, writing, content creation, brand and advertising, event management, internal communications).
• Excellent English and Spanish writing skills (Portuguese could be advantage).
• Must be available to travel regularly in markets covered.
• Authorized to work in the USA

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is a plus.
• International and Latin America work experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Airbus is desired.
• Portuguese could be advantage

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of communications strategy and activities
• Coordinate high-level press, customer and employee events providing on-site support and strategic counsel throughout
• Support and lead commercial aircraft activities around trade shows, press conferences, press trips, industry panels and other speaking opportunities.
• Lead and organize media-events taking place in markets covered including briefings, product demos and public engagements.
• Lead, execute or oversee any audiovisual, social media or multimedia project
• Leads and executes multimedia projects requests with the objective of representing and highlighting our regional footprint and key products in the region, including collaboration in Noticias Airbus.
• Administrative
• Support Latin America and the Caribbean Region HO Comms with contributions to departmental collateral materials and dashboard reports.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees