City of Atlanta is hiring: Airport Communications Manager in Atlanta

Overview

Airport Communications Manager at City of Atlanta.

The purpose of this job is to effectively manage internal and external communications for the Department of Aviation Office of Communications at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This manager reports to the Assistant Director of Communications and is responsible for managing the Airport’s Speakers Bureau, developing speeches, PowerPoint presentations and talking points on behalf of the general manager and other senior executives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages internal communications, including compiling content for a monthly newsletter and managing a team of webmasters to keep Airport employees and stakeholders abreast of Airport priorities and initiatives;
• Manages the Airport’s intranet site, assigning and producing content;
• Serves as primary editor for the Airport’s website, updating content and troubleshooting areas as needed;
• Oversees the Aviation section of the City of Atlanta’s website;
• Oversees editing of internal and external communications produced by all Department of Aviation units, including updates on ATLNext;
• Works with the Marketing division to develop content for fliers, brochures, campaigns, advertorials and TV scripts for branding initiatives including, but not limited to, ATL SkyPointe, ATL Experiences and travel industry engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with thorough proofreading and editing capabilities.
• Knowledge of impression management, ability to write informative, concise articles and compelling, accurate talking points.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to assemble information and produce clear written reports and documents.
• Ability to analyze web analytics and trends and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and technical skills with attention to detail; able to assemble data and create clear reports.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Creative problem solver with a commitment to public service; good sense of humor desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related discipline; and
• 5-7 years of experience in a related field.

Preference

Previous experience as a copy editor for a newspaper, magazine or similar publication is a plus. Design experience is preferred.

Essential Capabilities And Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Work Schedule: This position follows the City’s hybrid work schedule policy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-person work at City worksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-person work.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against in hiring and terms of employment and that reasonable accommodations are provided. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Atlanta by 2x

Get notified about new Communications Manager jobs in Atlanta, GA.