Communications Director Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) What you'd do, in a nutshell: Manage all aspects of ATCA's comms and marketing initiatives to expand the association and attract, nurture, and retain members and stakeholders. Who we're looking for: We are taking our membership association to the next level and we're looking for a Communications Director to help us do it! We've got great members, ambitious ideas, and a packed schedule, so an organized, energetic, creative, and technologically-savvy team player with strong planning skills, content-creation prowess, and an eye for design would fit in perfectly around here. With help from the the PR and Marketing Manager and Publications Manager, you will lead the creation of editorial, strategic marcom, and social media plans to expand ATCA's influence, including increasing the visibility of our branding and promoting our thought-leadership and events. You'll also direct ATCA's websites with help from the team and manage the day-to-day for our ever-growing Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn personas. What you'll do each day: Write strategic comms and marketing plans, working closely with the membership and events departments to ensure synergy (and then keeping everyone on schedule!). Develop exciting, attractive promotional campaigns for the association and its events. Write content for the executive team, including important announcements, press releases, internal memos, etc. Collaborate across departments to manage ATCA's websites and ensure they're kept up to date. Oversee an upcoming website transition. Create and post daily content for ATCA's social media and track performance analytics. Work with the membership department to transition/streamline ATCA's database and marketing platforms. Create or commission videos, PowerPoints, and other graphics for events and initiatives. Manage post-event surveys in coordination with the events department. Manage an association refresh/rebrand at some point. Opportunities to lead member committees or workgroups. What you'll need to be considered: At least five years of relevant experience. A bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in communications, design, journalism, or related field. A successful social media track record. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and overall digital savvy. Strong writing and communication skills (we'll be requesting a couple writing samples). HTML knowledge. Interest in aviation and air traffic management is a must, and experience in the field is a definite plus. Emotional intelligence. Leadership, self-reliance, a good attitude, honesty, and people skills. The communications and programming department is highly-collaborative, so team players who know how to work together are encouraged to apply! Where you'll go: Have you ever been to Spain? You're going every year now! Willingness to travel to other exciting places is also a must (Hello, Atlantic City!). What you'll get (among other things): Competitive salary with room to grow and potential for bonuses based on performance. Association-funded retirement plan. Great health, dental, vision, and short-term disability (including maternity leave) and life insurance. All federal holidays, plus a ton of PTO. Parking or mass-transit stipend. A beautiful office. We are currently experimenting with telework on Thursdays and Fridays. Did we mention Spain (and Atlantic City)!? Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $90,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay COVID-19 considerations: We are currently teleworking on Thursdays and Fridays. We also have a vaccination requirement. Ability to commute/relocate: Alexandria, VA 22314: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: marketing and communications strategy: 5 years (Required) Work Location: One location Work Remotely: Temporarily due to COVID-19 Work Location: One location