Communications Manager (Aviation)

Location: Chicago, Illinois; 5 days per week onsite at the aviation client's location

Salary: $116,930.89–$133,635.31 per year

Company

hirify.global provides professional services and supports aviation infrastructure programs and projects.

What you will do

• Establish a distinctive program brand and serve as the communications subject matter expert.
• Develop annual strategic communications plans with program leadership.
• Manage internal and external communications for clients, airlines, airport operators, employees, consumers, media, and the public.
• Create and maintain signage, wayfinding, digital content, social media, website content, and airport maps during construction.
• Write press releases, social media posts, website content, presentations, and collateral materials.
• Coordinate media outreach and plan events such as groundbreaking ceremonies, milestone celebrations, and grand openings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline.
• Strong persuasive writing, proofreading, grammar, punctuation, and business writing skills.
• Experience coordinating communications plans, media relations, press releases, and online and traditional media presence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including enhanced proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including enhanced proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop.
• Strong organizational, time-management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Photography and videography skills.
• A/E/C industry knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with health savings and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) plan, retirement counseling, disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Paid time off starting at 16 days and 9 paid holidays.
• Back-up dependent care, parental leave, and an employee assistance program.
• Continuing education, professional licensure, and society membership support.