Communications Manager- Latin America

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for an Communications Manager to support our International Communications team based in Miami, FL .

As part of the International Communications team, you will support external communications activities for commercial aircraft in Latin America and the Caribbean Region, in support of business campaigns and corporate priorities. Responsible for managing relations with the media in the markets covered, liaising with Communications teams at customers. This role will master content production for Airbus channels and organization of local events, where available with the support of a local PR agency. Yo will also drive regional internal communications campaigns, crisis comms, multimedia projects, sponsorships, speaking opportunities and supplier management, as needed.

Meet the Team:

Our Communications team members provide effective communications to support a variety of Airbus programs through strategic internal, external, social media and crisis communications. Our team is fluent in all areas of digital communications, media and public relations.We leverage available channels and tools, as well as creating new ones. We partner with business units throughout Airbus to position the company as a brand of choice for external customers and employees alike. Join the Communications team and help tell the Airbus story.

Your Working Environment:

In Miami you’ll find the Airbus Latin America headquarters. A team of personnel providing sales, marketing, contracts, customer support and communications for the region’s commercial aircraft, helicopters and space & defense divisions.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Support development and delivery of communications strategy and activities: 60%

• Supports the Head of Latin America Communications to leverage company topics, top communications goals, and activities.

• Leads the development and execution of an annual Communications plan for the Latin America and Caribbean region with specific, measurable and actionable communications objectives, builds out key messages, target audiences, tactics and timescale on a quarterly basis.

• Propose and leverage relevant tools and means (internal and external communications channels, social media, content creation, collaborations with customer airlines, advertisements, conference, sponsorship– opportunities) and manage budget to deliver said Communications Plan.

• Support Airbus corporate and local regional teams deliver on their communications plans and targets in the region; help shape and constantly ensure integrated “One voice” of Airbus in Latin America.

• Act as POC for communication teams at customers, industry associations and other relevant stakeholders.

• Produce and post written / visual content for Airbus channels, including for employee Hub.

• Manage communications around crisis and special situations in the region in / with the support of Airbus’ global communications organization.

• Support and execute Thought Leadership strategy for key spokespersons in the region.

• Provide guidance to the PR Agency network and conduct benchmarking to ensure appropriate development, consistency, credibility and delivery of external messages and tactics.

• Serve as an information source on Latin America media topics for Airbus teams, monitoring news across Latin America, reviewing and preparing media monitoring and analytics reports and recommendations as needed.

Coordinate high-level press, customer and employee events providing on-site support and strategic counsel throughout: 15 %

• Support and lead commercial aircraft activities around trade shows, press conferences, press trips, industry panels and other speaking opportunities.

• Support HO Latin America, HO Sales and other commercial leadership teams such as Airbus Country Representatives by providing strategic counsel as well as briefings, speechwriting, and on-site event/media engagement.

• Lead and organize media-events taking place in markets covered including briefings, product demos and public engagements.

• Lead product demo tours throughout the region.

Lead, execute or oversee any audiovisual, social media or multimedia project : 15 %

• Leads and executes multimedia projects requests with the objective of representing and highlighting our regional footprint and key products in the region, including collaboration in Noticias Airbus.

• Leads and provides guidance on strategy, appropriate channels and opportunities for digital and multimedia campaigns.

• Leads weblives projects and other live streams for the region.

Administrative: 5 %

• Support Latin America and the Caribbean Region HO Comms with contributions to departmental collateral materials and dashboard reports.

• Ensure all local activities are entered in a timely and accurate manner in global Communications Planning.

• Participate in regular team calls / governance.

• Maintain close link between Corporate communications and the region

Additional Responsibilities: 5 %

• Other duties as assigned.

Your Boarding Pass:

• BA degree in journalism, communications or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.

• Ten years (10) of professional experience working in communications. International and Latin America work experience is a plus.

• Strong experience in the aviation industry. Familiarity with Airbus is desired.

• Experience with project management, meeting and event planning, executive support and thought leadership.

• Digital and multimedia experience.

• Ability to travel.

• Proficient in Google suite.

• Proficient in the management of digital tools and platforms to create and edit graphic and audio/visual content.

• Knowledge of journalistic writing style, such as Associated Press.

• Well rounded Communications experience (strategy, media relations, social media, writing, content creation, brand and advertising, event management, internal communications).

• Excellent English and Spanish writing skills (Portuguese could be advantage).

• Must be available to travel regularly in markets covered.

Travel Required:

• 25 % Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• Authorized to work in the USA
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 100% onsite

• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.

• Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.

• Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.

• Carrying: Several times a month able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

• Lifting: Several times a month able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.

• Sitting: daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

• Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice 25%.

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Company Communication

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Job Posting End Date: 04.06.2026

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