Director – External Corporate Communications
Signature Aviation
Director – External Corporate Communications
Signature Aviation
Global private aviation terminals, fueling, services
Signature Aviation is seeking a strategic, hands-on communications leader to build and lead a modern external communications newsroom. This role will set a proactive editorial agenda, uncover compelling stories across the business and bring them to life through earned media, corporate social channels, executive visibility and thought leadership.
The Director will connect Signature’s strategy, investments, people and industry leadership to the issues that matter most to customers, airports, communities and other stakeholders. Equal parts editor, strategist and trusted advisor, this leader will build a high-performing team and help protect and strengthen Signature’s reputation.
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
Global private aviation terminals, fueling, services
Signature Aviation provides aviation hospitality and support services for business and private aviation. It runs an extensive network of private aviation terminals—over 200 locations in 27 countries across five continents—and offers services that help travelers access secure, comfortable spaces and essential operations for aircraft. The company is the largest distributor of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and owns or manages about 15 million square feet of carbon-neutral multiuse office and hangar real estate, enabling guests who base their aircraft at Signature locations to benefit from a widespread, consistent network. Its goal is to facilitate smooth, connected travel and global aviation access through its infrastructure, services, and fuel supply.
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