Communications Manager

Airbus • Herndon, VA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

What does your next challenge look like? At SATAIR, we believe in sustainable aviation that allows people to travel and connect across the globe. We are on a mission to provide world class material solutions that keep aircraft flying and extend their lifespan. In Satair, you can challenge the status quo, pioneer new ways of working, and generate real value for airlines and suppliers worldwide. Being part of the Airbus family gives us the opportunity to live a global mindset, working in international and diverse teams and collaborating across functions, sites and cultures. If you want to work as one team embracing a can-do attitude in a demanding environment, then we offer a great place to explore, learn, and grow, making an impact on aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation. In this context we are looking for a Communications Manager, to join our communications team in Herndon, VA. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Here is a selection of some of the benefits we offer our employees. Local benefits may vary. Competitive Remuneration Work / Life Balance: Hybrid Working, flex-time, maternity/paternity leave Personal Development: Personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of internal mobility opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Health insurance, well-being programs

Requirements

• You’re equipped with a communications, marketing, or business degree (or comparable education), coupled with 10+ years of experience in communications or other applicable areas.
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in communications or other applicable areas
• Availability for occasional travel (one yearly international trip and a couple of regional trips)
• Exceptional writing skills and an eye for visual storytelling/asset coordination.
• You must be a US Person under ITAR definition: U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license, Authorized to work in the US, Able to work in US without current or future need for visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Independent Decision-Making: The role operates with high autonomy. The incumbent decides how to best "translate" global directives into the Americas market, determining which narratives will resonate locally and which require adjustment. They independently manage the "Global Execution Engine" workflow, prioritizing tasks across time zones without daily supervision.
• Environment & Interfaces: This is a highly matrixed role. The incumbent sits in Herndon but must interface daily with Global Hubs in Copenhagen (CPH) and Hamburg (HAM). They must navigate differing cultural expectations and business hours while maintaining a "one-team" approach.
• Internationalisation & Change: The role is inherently international. Decisions must account for the diverse legal and cultural landscapes of the US and LATAM markets. As a "Voice of the Americas," the incumbent is a key driver of change, specifically in how the region adopts global digital tools and advocacy programs.
• Nature of Contacts: Frequent contact with senior Americas leadership (VP/Director level) to provide communications advisory. Regular negotiation with external vendors/agencies for asset creation and media placement.
• Strategic (30%): Recommending regional communication roadmaps; advising leadership on executive positioning; defining the regional adaptation of the global brand strategy.
• Tactical (50%): Determining the optimal mix of paid media spend; selecting content for employee advocacy; aligning editorial calendars with digital campaign cycles.
• Operational (20%): Managing the day-to-day global PR tracking; ensuring on-time delivery of social media assets; coordinating with external providers.
• Impact: Decisions directly impact Satair’s brand reputation in the Americas, employee engagement scores (in partnership with HR), and the ROI of global marketing spend.

Responsibilities

• Americas regional focal point: Serve as the primary communications interface for Americas leadership, adapting global messaging for the regional audience and managing local executive announcements.
• Global execution: Partner with the rest of the Marketing and Communication team to manage global social media channels, execute paid media advertising plans, and coordinate asset creation with external providers.
• Americas Internal communication: Partner with HR to translate global corporate themes into impactful local initiatives that strengthen employee connection and brand pride within the Americas.
• Global media monitoring & analysis: Lead the global PR tracking and measurement process, monitoring coverage across all regions and producing performance insight reports to the team.
• Americas employee advocacy: Manage the operations of the advocacy program, sourcing and optimising content to empower staff to share the Satair story.
• Global digital integration: Work closely with the Digital Campaign Manager to align editorial content with digital marketing campaigns and web updates.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality outputs on time while managing multiple workstreams.
• Strategic adaptation skills with the ability to take global strategies and refine them to resonate with the specific nuances of the US and LATAM markets.
• Strong digital literacy, including experience with social media management and media monitoring tools.
• High-level stakeholder management skills and a "can-do" attitude, with the proven ability to lead complex projects across multiple time zones.
• This role will involve some travel for business, approximately 20 %, internationally, and domestically.

Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration
• Work / Life Balance: Hybrid Working, flex-time, maternity/paternity leave
• Personal Development: Personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of internal mobility opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Health insurance, well-being programs

What This Job Offers

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