Communications & Public Relations Manager

Communications & Public Relations Manager

A Brief Overview
The Communications Manager is responsible for the day-to-day external and internal communication activities of the Wayne County Airport Authority (Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Willow Run Airport). The Communications Manager will represent the Airport Authority as a designated spokesperson and will be on call 24/7 regularly. The position also involves some employee communication duties. Theideal candidate is a strategic thinker who demonstrates a high level ofaccuracy, even under pressure, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Annual Compensation Range ($USD): 95,000 - 111, 000

What you will do

• Serves as a spokesperson for the Airport Authority to the public and news media, as needed or assigned.
• Responds to the news media in a timely manner and maintains a positive relationship with news staff.
• Produces and distributes high-quality news releases, media advisories, speeches, backgrounders, video scripts, presentations, written correspondence, brochures, digital content and other communication materials for external and internal audiences.
• Develops social media content and strategies, monitors social media, as well as oversees management of social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
• Performs administrative duties such as preparing and distributing news clips, maintaining photo databases and managing media contact lists.
• Executes targeted communication plans for the organization which may include traditional, social and digital media, as well as advertising.
• Collaborates with Communications & External Affairs team members to organize internal and external events, and coordinate media involvement as appropriate.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Communications, Journalism or a related field from an accredited college or university. * An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive responsibility in the Communications/Journalism/Public Relations field, which includes development of written documents, professional-level experience with content creation, and management of communication across various social media and digital platforms.
• 2 or more years of experience serving as a designated media spokesperson.
• Proficient with Office Suite Software (Core - Email, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation).
• Proficient with Graphics Arts/Image Editing software such as: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other Creative Suite applications.
• Proficient with desktop publishing software.
• Valid Driver's License and a safe, acceptable driving record.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Special Conditions
Must maintain the ability to qualify for security ID badge.

The WCAA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Wayne County Airport Authority will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [redacted] or ([redacted].

Wayne County Airport Authority is committed to provide an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination, prejudice and bias.

Requisition #: req926