Manager, Corporate Communications-New Horizon

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, Nashville International Airport ® (BNA®) is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. The Airport generates more than $12.1 billion in total economic impact, supporting more than 76,000 jobs in the region and producing more than $647 million in state and local taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, X: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about New Horizon, our $3 billion growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com. 

Job Summary: The Manager, Corporate Communications - New Horizon works collaboratively with the Communications department overseeing the construction program at the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) leading both internal and external communications efforts. This role is responsible for elevating the New Horizon brand and educating the public on the growth and development of Nashville International Airport® (BNA) and John C. Tune Airport® (JWN). Other responsibilities include supporting the planning, development, and implementation of public relations, media relations, social media, and other communications strategies to promote New Horizon and MNAA's mission.

Minimum Starting Salary: $84,911-$146,140

Hiring Process:

• Apply online
• Interview
• Offer
• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen, credit check, and breath alcohol test
• Onboarding

 Benefits:  

• Deferred compensation plans
• Educational Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Paid Holidays
• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications Until Filled

Essential Responsibilities:

• Leads the overall communications strategy for New Horizon I and II, as well as MNAA’s broader growth initiatives.
• Assists the Director of Communications with media relations activities, including drafting press releases, talking points, and social media posts that provide clear, often technical, information about New Horizon and other growth projects.
• Provides timely, accurate information to the public about BNA’s growth to build support and momentum for the airport's development plans.
• Oversees updates to the MNAA website and act as the primary liaison with the website vendor for content related to New Horizon I and II, as well as future construction projects.
• Coordinates with photographers and videographers to document and highlight key projects and events. Write and produce branded collateral for New Horizon and special construction projects, including messaging, fact sheets, media tours, and event materials.
• Fosters and maintains positive relationships with MNAA employees, airport tenants, and business partners to ensure consistent, relevant communication that promotes the airport's image and interests.
• Ensures communication practices adhere to MNAA policies, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Assists in the budgeting process and manage vendor invoices related to the New Horizon communications efforts.
• Provides guidance and leadership to the communications team, fostering a service-oriented, high-performance work environment.
• Maintains regular on-time attendance.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned specifically related to the New Horizon construction program.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Public Communication: Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and strategies for communicating with public officials and the community.
• Presenting: Skill in developing and delivering presentations, both oral and written, to groups of varying size.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Event Planning: Skill in planning, developing, and implementing events and programs.
• Ethical Behavior: Consistently displays ethical behavior.
• Innovation: Shows creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and solutions for work-related problems.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance in all situations.
• Mental Skills: Ability to direct and motivate others. Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities and successfully meeting deadlines. Must have creative ability. Ability to effectively direct the production of communication materials and events.
• Manual Skills: Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Corporate Image: Must maintain a professional corporate appearance at all times since practices of public information include on-camera news media interviews and public presentations. Standards of corporate appearance to be determined by his/ her manager.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Managing Workload: Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, handling multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Project Management: Skill in conceptualizing and managing complex projects, and managing multiple projects using established project management principles.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Public Relations: Skill in communicating and managing relationships with the general public.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Stress Tolerance: Skill in accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Bachelors degree in journalism, public relations, English, communications, marketing or related field
• 4 years experience in public relations, communications or marketing field