New Posting - Calgary Airport Authority

The Calgary Airport Authority is a not-for-profit non share capital corporation, responsible for the management, maintenance, operation and development of the Calgary International Airport and Springbank Airport under long-term leases from the Government of Canada.

Currently recruiting a Manager, Corporate Communications.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications & Marketing, this position manages the internal and external corporate communications portfolios, including the development and delivery of corporate communication strategies and tactics on a pro-active or re-active basis to a broad range of audiences. Specific duties include

• Develop and implement external communications plans, including execution of communications tactics that effectively reach target audiences and support projects, initiatives and corporate reputation.
• Develop, execute and manage effective internal communication strategies to increase staff awareness of internal programs and drive employee engagement.
• Write, edit and coordinate the production and distribution of a variety of internal and external communications materials to support projects and initiatives, including news releases, backgrounders, Q&A, issues notes, key messages, consumer and trade articles, annual report, web and intranet content, and speaking notes for internal and external audiences.
• Work with Director, Corporate Communications and other internal partners, on issues management and crisis communications support. Field media calls as necessary and pitch news stories to local media. Evaluate and measure media coverage of specific communications programs.
• Manage and maintain brand standards and approve corporate communications material and collateral to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Manage project budgets and ensure delivered value meets expectations. Issue RFP’s and manage vendor relationships required to deliver on communication strategies.
• Responsible for supervising Main Reception and summer/co op stduents, including recruiting, scheduling, goal setting, ongoing feedback and performance evaluations.

Basic Requirements

• Communications specialist with proven experience in developing and implementing communications strategies and tactics. Typically obtained through post-secondary education in Communications or related disciplined combined with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills. Familiarity with Canadian Press Style Guide. Able to adapt style to suit different communications media and audiences.
• Strong customer focus and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in managing projects and establishing/maintaining vendor relationships.
• High degree of judgment and discretion.
• High level of computer literacy and familiarity with website content management systems, social media, video blogging and video editing software, as well as desktop publishing software.
• Innovative and creative thinker with a strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with a variety of people.

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