Aviation Communications Specialist #2408-207210-01
Public Information Specialist
- Date Opened
- Monday, August 05, 2024 11:30 AM
- Close Date
- Friday, August 16, 2024 11:59 PM
- Section
- Aviation
- Salary
- $64,903-$75,719/year
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Summary
General Information:
- Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for and maintain a City driving permit.
- Standard hours apply, however, occasionally non-traditional work hours are necessary to accomplish projects, and subject to emergency calls back to work.
- Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Writes compelling stories for the Aviation Department’s internal and external publications, website, intranet and communication campaigns.
- Supports digital storytelling by writing scripts and narratives for various multimedia projects, ensuring brand alignment.
- Collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather information and develop story ideas.
- Conducts interviews with stakeholders to create human-interest stories.
- Assists with spokesperson training and develops talking points for executives to ensure effective communication and media interactions.
- Assists in the development and execution of communication strategies to enhance the Airport’s visibility and reputation.
- Helps with crisis communications.
- Oversees and implements communication campaigns.
- Helps manage CLT’s portfolio of publications.
- Proofreads Airport communications including, but not limited to newsletters, articles, blogs, press releases, employee emails and website content.
- Assists with research and data requests.
- Manages and/or supports the Strategic Communications team with special events and functions.
- Attends internal and external meetings on behalf of the Strategic Communications team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of the practices and techniques used in the field of journalism, public relations, communications and web application maintenance and development.
- Considerable knowledge of research methods and the application of them to journalism, public relations and communications
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Expertise in AP style
- Ability to adapt writing style to suit difference audiences and purposes
- Strategic thinker
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines on various projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to develop and manage budgets
- Ability to work independently and make decisions
- Ability to work flexible schedule including, nights, weekends and holidays
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office
- Ability to prepare professional level publications and other information for dissemination to employees and the public
- Ability to develop new programs and activities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders and the public
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation in a rapidly changing work environment
- Ability to make decisions independent of supervision
- Strong follow-through skills
Preferred Qualification
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent and five years relevant experience.
Or
Associate's Degree and three years relevant experience.
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion