Director, External Corporate Communications

Signature Aviation

. Create an integrated newsroom model with a clear editorial calendar, story pipeline, content priorities and rapid-response capabilities.

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate communications and media relations, with a strong focus on storytelling, crisis management, and strategic messaging. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments to achieve communication goals in complex industries.

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Corporate CommunicationsMedia RelationsCrisis CommunicationsEditorial JudgmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

StorytellingEditorial Operation ManagementMedia Strategy DevelopmentAudience Insights AnalysisContent Prioritization

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipSound Judgment Under PressureProactive Communication

Industry Keywords

AviationTransportationHospitalityInfrastructurePublic Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create an integrated newsroom model with a clear editorial calendar, story pipeline, content priorities and rapid-response capabilities.
Partner across the business to identify newsworthy developments and turn complex topics into timely, engaging stories.
Lead coordinated storytelling across earned media, LinkedIn, executive platforms and other corporate channels.
Set a proactive media strategy and cultivate relationships with aviation, business, national and trade journalists.
Lead major announcements, media outreach, executive interviews, speaking opportunities and thought leadership.
Advise and prepare senior executives to communicate Signature’s strategy and perspective with credibility.
Anticipate emerging issues, monitor external conversations and guide communications on sensitive matters.
Lead issues and crisis communications in partnership with Legal, Operations, Safety, Government Relations and other teams.
Use audience insights and media intelligence to shape narratives, manage risk and identify opportunities.
Build, coach and lead a high-performing external communications team and agency partners.
Collaborate with Marketing, Employee Communications, Community Impact and business leaders to align messaging and execution.
Set measurable goals and assess story quality, engagement, coverage, share of voice and reputational impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in corporate communications, journalism, public relations or related fields, including team leadership.
Proven ability to run a proactive editorial operation, generate strong stories and deliver across media and digital channels.
Deep experience in media relations, executive counsel, issues and crisis communications.
Exceptional editorial judgment, writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to move from strategy to execution.
Strong business acumen, collaborative leadership and sound judgment under pressure.
Experience in aviation, transportation, hospitality, infrastructure or another complex, operationally intensive industry preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k)
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
Identity Theft and Legal Services
Paid time off
Paid Maternity Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Training and Development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Perks
Volunteer and community-giving opportunities
Professional development resources