Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority · 3 days ago
Manager of Public Affairs
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $114K/yr
7+ years expThe Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is seeking a Manager of Public Affairs to lead the development and implementation of strategic communications and content strategies. This role involves serving as the Public Information Officer, managing media relations, and coordinating communication efforts to promote the RTAA's key messages.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Serve as RTAA’s Public Information Officer (PIO), including being on-call during non-working hours and during crisis situations
Respond to media requests for information or interviews in a timely and professional manner, consistently representing the RTAA with appropriate narrative, demeanor, and appearance
Actively build and enhance relationships with the media and PIO counterparts in neighboring agencies
Plan and coordinate press conferences and special events
Coordinate on-property filming requests from outside entities
Develop, create, and coordinate the distribution of accurate, timely, and accessible information to promote the RTAA’s key messages to internal and external audiences in consultation with key stakeholders
These materials could include: media releases, newsletters, media advisories, social media posts, letters, memos, talking points, video scripts, presentations, executive briefing packets, crisis communications handbooks, and internal and external articles and documents
Regularly ensure that the strategic plan is on track, providing updates and recommended course corrections as needed
Translate metrics, research, forecasts, and consumer trends into actionable insights to prepare and execute effective, market research-based campaigns
Proactively monitors a wide array of media to stay current on issues and anticipate potential impacts on the RTAA
Manage assigned staff by providing leadership and direction
Participates in budget development and manages projects and priorities within budgetary constraints
This position is considered essential as part of RTAA’s Emergency Response Team and is required to respond to airport incidents as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, English, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of experience and training
Seven (7) years of integrated Communications experience
Must possess a valid Driver's License with authority to drive an RTAA vehicle for the duration of appointment
Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge
Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time, reach, bend, climb, lift, push, and pull items weighing up to 10 pounds or less frequently
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
Must have the ability to lift and transport small carry parcels, packages and other items, to traverse short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials
Preferred
Aviation experience
Professional and relevant accreditation(s)
Conversational Spanish
Benefits
100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program
100% employer paid health insurance for the employee
Paid vacation and sick leave
14 paid holidays per year
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is an airlines/aviation company based out of PO BOX 12490, RENO, Nevada, United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daren Griffin, A.A.E.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Art Rempp, C.M.
CIO/IT Director
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