Managing Director, Corporate Communications

Company: Public Affairs Council
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Managing Director, Corporate Communications Hawaiian Airlines

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home and the communities we serve. Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘?ina and introducing our islands to the world!

Key Responsibilities

Develop, in collaboration with SVP, Marketing, the strategic positioning of Hawaiian Airlines with consumers, the broader public and employees

Identify innovative opportunities to tell the story of Hawaiian Airlines

Oversee network of market-based PR agencies / partners to extend the global reach and effectiveness of Hawaiian Airlines’ communications

Drive employee engagement and awareness of key messages through effective internal communications

Ensure the visibility and positioning of Hawaiian Airlines senior leaders both internally and externally in the media, the community, and the industry

Lead strategy and execution of communications in crisis situations

Serve as a senior external spokesperson for Hawaiian Airlines with media and public

Cultivate effective working relationships with media outlets (local, national and industry-specific)

Collaborate with Government Affairs and Community Relations teams to ensure alignment of communications efforts

Collaborate with VP, Marketing and E-Commerce to ensure consistent strategy and effective use of content across earned, owned, and paid channels

Manage a high-performance team of communications professionals

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in in communications, digital media, marketing, journalism, or related field

7 years or more experience in internal and/or external communications

Strong leadership experience and managerial competence

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex communications programs in a variety of channels

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Demonstrated knowledge of media channels

High level of tact and diplomacy

Strong analytical background, proven problem-solving skills, attention to detail and follow-through

Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality at all times

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working internationally across cultures and languages

Commercial airline, public relations agency and/or travel industry experience

Experience working with Hawaii journalists and media outlets

Masters or other advanced degree in business, communications or a related discipline

About Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 16 years (2004-2019) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai‘i.

Now in its 91st year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai‘i’s biggest and longest-serving airline. In 2019, Hawaiian offered nonstop flights between Hawai‘i and more U.S. gateway cities (13) than any other airline, along with service connecting the islands with Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaiian is operating an adjusted schedule of daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands and between Hawai‘i and the U.S. west coast to support essential travel and critical cargo services.

The airline is committed to the health and safety of its guests and employees and has reinforced enhanced cleaning procedures across its business. While the experience may be a little different, the authentic Hawaiian hospitality remains unchanged. Additional details on how Hawaiian is keeping guests and employees safe can be found at HawaiianAirlines.com/KeepingYouSafe.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines’ online newsroom.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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