Corporate Communications & PR Senior Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Capital Region Airport Commission

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & PR SENIOR SPECIALIST (MK-085-003)

Full Time

Posting # 1390

Richmond International Airport

Pay Range: $80,343.00 - $95,138.00

About Us: Established in 1975 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Commission directs the growth, operation and business activities of RIC and works tirelessly to ensure it continues to be an affordable option for local, regional, and out-of-state travelers.

Description of Responsibilities: This role plays a vital role in shaping the airport’s public image, strengthening internal engagement, and ensuring our leadership’s voice is heard. The Corporate Communications & PR Senior Specialist is responsible for managing day-to-day communications efforts, ensuring clear, compelling, and consistent messaging across internal and external channels. This role encompasses internal, external and emergency communications, media relations, executive messaging, and the airport’s speakers' bureau.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or journalism.
• Strong media relations experience and the ability to navigate crisis communications when needed.

Required Skills:

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Proven ability to craft executive messaging and support high-level leaders in public engagements.

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Capital Region Airport Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled/Veteran.

*Internal applicants must be in their current position a minimum of (1) year with an overall satisfactory performance evaluation for consideration.