Airport Marketing​/Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development and implementation of marketing, advertising, and air service development strategies for the Bismarck Airport.
• Coordinates the design, layout, and placement of marketing materials, infographics, presentations, and promotional items.
• Coordinates the development and issuance of press releases and conducts interviews with media.
• Manages the Airport’s website and social media sites.
• Interacts with airline marketing and planning representatives to develop partnerships and coordinate marketing and air service development initiatives.
• Interacts with the Conventions and Visitors Bureau (CVB), the Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and other local and regional groups to develop partnerships, promote the airport’s services, and create community engagement.
• Interacts with local businesses, customers and the public to promote the airport, create community engagement and handle inquiries.
• Gather, analyze, develop, format and present pertinent data for marketing and air service development.
• Coordinate airport promotional events and provide airport tours.
• Interacts with ground handling personnel to handle customer inquiries and promote positive customer experience.
• Manages volunteer program to staff the information center.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Two years’ experience in related field required.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must meet and maintain qualifications pursuant to 49 CFR Part 1542 (Unescorted Access Authority).

• Knowledge of marketing and promotional principles and practices.
• Knowledge of media relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of advertising sales principles.
• Knowledge of Air Service Development Principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Design skills in marketing programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, Canva or similar.
• Skills in event planning.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in developing news releases, marketing materials, etc.
• Skill in the design of advertising campaign materials.
• Skills in relationship building.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.