Communications Manager - Aviation

## Communications Manager - AviationApplylocations: Chicago, Illinoistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR5866**STV** is seeking a **Communications Manager** to join our **Aviation** group. This position will support one of our aviation clients **(5 days week onsite)** at their location in **Chicago, Illinois.**This position will assist our Aviation group to establish a communications program and manage stakeholder and public touch points for aviation projects. The role will bring consistent and professional communication streams to all key stakeholders including clients, airlines, airport operators and employees, consumers, media, and the general public to meet goals and promote a positive perception of the program, the client, and STV. The ideal candidate has a creative mindset, strong organizational and communication skills and is passionate about client advocacy and service.**Responsibilities include:*** Work directly with the client to create a unique program brand* “Subject matter expert” on all issues related to program communications* Work with program leadership to develop yearly strategic communication plans to meet program goals* Serve as project manager for communications initiatives for the program* Work directly with project stakeholders to establish and manage a consistent flow of internal and external communication streams with a focus on logistics, project status updates, and public relations/news through various avenues* Promote the program brand by designing and updating super-graphics, signage and wayfinding, digital content via kiosks, social media, and a program specific website* Create, publish, install and manage comprehensive airport maps for public awareness during construction* Update and maintain internal graphics library for reference* Write original content for social media, website, collateral materials, etc.* Implement strategic concepts, messaging, and positioning content within written and presentation materials* Work with corporate and local resources to identify and pursue media coverage* Lead planning and coordination of events such as groundbreaking, team milestone celebrations, grand opening, etc.**Technical Skills/Qualifications:*** Client-focused and has a strong work ethic* Ability to effectively coordinate all aspects of communication plan* Clear and persuasive writing skills to produce content for a variety of communication streams* Consistent command of grammar, proofreading, punctuation and business writing skills* Understand how to write press releases and relate to the media* Oversee, monitor and enhance program presence in both traditional and online media* Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with enhanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud with enhanced proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop* Demonstrate full proficiency in presentation design, development and use* Ability to interpret various content types and information to transform into campaigns, presentations and high-impact visuals* Self-motivated decision maker and problem solver* Photography and videography skills are a plus* A/E/C industry knowledge is a plus* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Marketing/Communications, PR/Journalism, or related discipline* Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environmentCompensation Range:$116,930.89 - $133,635.31**STV offers the following benefits** • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (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 (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society MembershipsSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr