Company Alaska Airlines

The Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

The Employee Communications Manager – Safety is a subject matter expert in creating and delivering content to align and engage employees with a particular focus on safety and airline operations. This role works collaboratively with peers and leaders as well as cross-functionally on a variety of employee communication topics and projects. This role will focus on delivering communications that promote our culture of safety and operational performance across the enterprise.

Key Duties

Acts as the subject matter expert in creating and distributing company-wide communications programs around airline safety and operations.
Serves as a strategic communications counsel for the Chief Operating Officer and VP of Safety, using thought leadership and operational expertise to develop strategic communications.
Partners with leaders and stakeholders across Safety, Operations, and Communications to ensure communications plans are thoughtful and well-executed, with employees at the forefront.
Develops and implements employee-facing campaigns.
Owns the management of content for virtual safety hub.
Supports timely, accurate and effective employee communications during irregular operations.
Applies deep knowledge in communication and change management to incorporate innovative communications solutions and identify new ways to effectively reach employees.
Works in partnership with the external communications team to contribute to owned content as the communications subject matter expert on key issues.
Complete major writing assignments on time, while delivering high quality. Major writing assignments include ghost writing (emails, scripts, speeches, presentations, etc.) for leaders of varying parts of the business, intranet content, newsletter copy and other employee communications.
Practices safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. Develops both strategic and tactical plans that create a culture of safety.
Represents the Communications team or External Relations division at internal company events and employee discussions or external events.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

5 years of experience in a corporate, non-profit, agency or newsroom environment, or other relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Communications or other relevant discipline; or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Experience with cross-functional project management (e.g., planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation/facilitation skills within small or large group settings.
Demonstrated skills in effective communication to all levels within an operations organization.
Ability to achieve desired results through personal accountability and partnerships with other groups with no direct reporting relationship to position.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

Experience driving process and communication improvements in an organization of similar scope and size.
Knowledge of Adobe products, as well as website development.
A strong and demonstrated understanding of change management.
Demonstrated use of project-management skills leading cross-functional teams in projects.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Salary Range

$78,200 -- $117,400 / year

Salary Details

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 2/1/2023

Employment Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Regular/Temporary Regular

Requisition ID 2023-9838

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Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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