Marketing Communications Consultant

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years experience in a related field
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years

Licenses or Certifications:
None.
Notes to Applicants

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Marketing Communications Consultant will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing comprehensive marketing strategies at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Drawing upon a deep understanding of the aviation industry, this individual will oversee brand management, ensuring a consistent and compelling image. Proficient in various media channels, the consultant will plan and execute impactful marketing campaigns, from digital initiatives to traditional advertising. Event management skills will come into play for organizing airline launches and engaging passenger activities. A key aspect of the role involves effective budget management, collaborating with internal teams, airlines, and vendors.

Digital marketing expertise and creative thinking will be harnessed to enhance the airport online presence. Additionally, the consultant will be prepared to handle crises, ensuring effective communication strategies.

ASSESSMENT :

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

TRAVEL :

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., "see resume" or "see LinkedIn profile").
• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
• Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

VETERAN :

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION POSTINGS :

Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL :

This position is categorized as an Essential Personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :

Top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

LANGUAGE :

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

WORK HOURS :

Shift may change according to departmental needs. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work

ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES :

Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THE JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS



Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a digital communications and/or creative services professional.
• Experience leading a creative process with clients, subject matter experts, content creators and graphic designers.
• Experience developing and executing behavior change marketing campaigns that include paid and owned media.
• Experience collaborating with a digital communications or creative services team.
• Experience in managing social media channels
• Experience in event planning
• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Meets with product and service managers, provides input into appropriate advertising and promotional themes and materials, and assures quality development and production of these ideas

Provides insight and guidance to strategies and materials that launch images, brands, and products/services

Creates and delivers critical sales and advertising messages to various constituencies in response to competition in a deregulated marketplace

Develops and maintains professional relationships with contracting agencies that supply support to Austin Energy accounts

Provides marketing communication input into market segmentation and product planning

Assists in developing advertising and promotion budgets

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of project management, database and spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of marketing and sales support, product development, and brand development requirements
• Knowledge of graphics and copy quality development
• Skill in product and service development and launch
• Skill in copywriting and editing for various media
• Skill in program development, direct marketing, trade-shows, collateral production and management
• Ability to develop and maintain corporate image and professional relationships
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to understand competitive challenges facing a monopoly in transition

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.