Specialist, Communications

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

• Youll be a part of American’s Global Engagement team, which includes the airline’s Corporate Communications function. In this role, the right candidate will be responsible for supporting communications that help drive revenue and move the business forward.  
• As a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment juggling many tasks, you’ll have a variety of responsibilities that help American to create a world-class customer experience and make culture a competitive advantage.

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced.  Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Develop an understanding of American’s operations and business practices and the broader airline industry.
• Support the Corporate Communications team in developing and delivering complex messages in a clear and concise way for team members and external audiences.
• Work to educate media on American, keeping all key stakeholders informed and updated along the way.
• Develop compelling communications plans and business education campaigns to help American’s stakeholders understand important business decisions.
• Provide support and content for other company channels as needed.

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications or relevant field  
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in communications or media relations

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• N/A

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Is relentlessly hardworking, with a passion for thriving in a 24/7 environment, and excels at juggling multiple projects at one time
• Thinks critically and exhibits a “no surprises” and “no stone left unturned” mentality 
• Prides themselves on being results-oriented and able to work both independently and on a team
• Has a keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Excels as a project manager and has the ability to manage short-term and long-term projects in a fast-paced environment
   

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: 

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.