Location: Wichita,KS, USA
JOB SUMMARY:
The Communications Specialist is responsible for overall communications programs related to specific business lines and departments within Textron eAviation, designed to promote the products and company. This position works closely with members of the Senior Leadership Team on a consistent basis in developing key communications plans and materials.
The position will create and implement a comprehensive external and internal communications program, designed to inform, educate and engage customers, global media and employees on the company's products and position within the marketplace via several communications channels.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Serve as a trusted communications advisor and coach to business leaders.
II. Create, implement and oversee external communications programs and public relations activities, including product announcements, news release development, media events and interview execution, and news coverage dissemination. This may include travel to key domestic and international events or tradeshows and other venues involving media and company executives.
III. Develop effective relationships with key members of the media and serve as an official company spokesperson with responsibility for supporting media relations strategies for local, trade, business, consumer and international media.
IV. Create and dissemination of content including but not limited to press releases, bylined articles, customer stories, internal announcements, and social media Create and/or coordinate tailored communications materials including but not limited to press releases, bylined articles, customer stories, internal announcements, and social media content by leveraging internal and external resources.
V. Provide counsel and support for crisis management and executive communications, including aiding in the preparation of key external presentations, talking points and/or speeches as needed for senior leaders.
VI. Ensure that brand values and visual identity are incorporated into deliverables.
VII. Develop and sustain processes to continually improve the efficiency of the communications function and channels, including measuring impact of communications and accuracy of resulting coverage.
VIII. Partner with other Textron business units to leverage communications opportunities, specifically around joint presence at tradeshows and events.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree required in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
* Master's degree preferred
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in media relations and strategic communications
QUALIFICATONS:
* Experience in aviation industry and global exposure preferred
* Must have outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills utilizing AP style
* Excellent verbal communications skills are also essential
* Demonstrated team building and leadership skills
* Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence within all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders
* Ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information, and recommend and direct courses of action to be taken
* Ability to take initiative, multitask and complete projects, all while remaining flexible and responsive when faced with multiple, time-sensitive requests
* Excellent project management skills to include organizing, planning and execution experience, including experience managing outside agencies and vendors
* Motivated, detail-oriented and self-directed to deliver high quality results
* Creativity, interpersonal savvy and the ability to manage diversity
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products, as well as knowledgeable in social networking and content marketing forums
* Job located in Wichita, Kansas and includes domestic and international travel (20%)