Communications Manager - Aviation

STV•Lexington, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking a Communications Manager to support terminal development projects for aviation clients. This fully onsite role is based at an aviation client in the Cincinnati, Ohio area and leads development and execution of a comprehensive communications program. Working with program leadership, project teams, airport communications, and key stakeholders, the Communications Manager will establish reliable and engaging communication channels that keep audiences informed, build excitement around the program, and help minimize disruption during construction. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on creative execution. The Communications Manager translates complex design, construction, operational, and program information into clear, compelling communications for audiences including airport leadership and operations, airlines, employees, tenants, travelers, media, and the public. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted communications advisor to program leadership and help make a complex, multi-year terminal development program understandable and accessible to the people it affects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
5–7+ years of relevant communications experience.
Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communications strategies for multiple audiences and stakeholder groups.
Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills, including the ability to adapt technical or complex information for different audiences and channels.
Strong visual communication and graphic design capabilities, including transforming information and data into compelling presentations, campaigns, and visual content.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
Expertise in presentation strategy, design, and development, including executive-level and public-facing presentations.
Working knowledge of media relations, press release development, and traditional and digital media communications.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships with executives, technical professionals, consultants, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to work independently, make decisions proactively, solve problems, and collaborate effectively within a large program team.
Strong client-service mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting complex programs, organizations, or highly visible projects is preferred.
Experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC), infrastructure, or aviation industries is highly preferred.
Photography, videography, and video editing experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with program leadership to develop and implement a communications strategy that supports program goals, builds awareness and excitement, and informs stakeholders throughout design and construction.
Establish and manage internal and external communication channels covering construction impacts, milestones, progress, operational changes, logistics, stakeholder coordination, and other program developments.
Serve as the program's communications lead, project manager, and subject matter expert for communications initiatives.
Build relationships with stakeholders and act as a communications liaison among program leadership, project teams, airport departments, airlines, tenants, and other audiences.
Translate technical, design, and construction information into clear, accessible, audience-appropriate messaging.
Develop strategic messaging, narratives, and positioning for presentations, executive communications, stakeholder materials, campaigns, and other program content.
Write and edit digital and print communications, including website content, social media, newsletters, project updates, collateral, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
Develop and maintain the program's visual identity and brand across communications materials, environmental graphics, construction supergraphics, digital kiosks, web content, and other public-facing applications.
Create visual communications and presentations that communicate complex information, program progress, and key messages effectively.
Collaborate with airport communications and public affairs teams to identify media opportunities, develop press materials, and support media relations as appropriate.
Plan and coordinate program events, including groundbreakings, milestone celebrations, stakeholder events, ribbon cuttings, and grand openings.
Proactively identify communications needs and opportunities and recommend solutions to program leadership.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for 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
Paid Holidays
Back-Up Dependent Care
Parental Leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships