This position performs specialized duties for marketing, public relations, and air service development at the Bismarck Airport.• Coordinates the development and implementation of marketing, advertising, and air service development strategies for the Bismarck Airport.
• Coordinates the design, layout, and placement of marketing materials, infographics, presentations, and promotional items.
• Coordinates the development and issuance of press releases for the airport and will conduct interviews with the media.
• Manages the Airport’s website and social media sites.
• Interacts with airline marketing and planning representatives to develop partnerships and coordinate marketing and air service development initiatives.
• Interacts with the Conventions and Visitors Bureau (CVB), the Chamber of Commerce/ Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and other local and regional groups to develop partnerships, promote the airport’s services and create community engagement.
• Interacts with local businesses, customers and the public to promote the airport, create community engagement and handle inquiries.
• Gather, analyze, develop, format and present pertinent data for marketing and air service development.
• Coordinate airport promotional events and provide airport tours.
• Interacts with ground handling personnel to handle customer inquiries and promote positive customer experience.
• Manages volunteer program to staff the information center.
• Performs related duties.• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Two years’ experience in related field required.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must meet and maintain qualifications pursuant to 49 CFR Part 1542 (Unescorted Access Authority)• Knowledge of marketing and promotional principles and practices.
• Knowledge of media relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of advertising sales principles.
• Knowledge of Air Service Development Principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Design skills in marketing programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, Canva or similar.
• Skills in event planning.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in developing news releases, marketing materials, etc.
• Skill in the design of advertising campaign materials.
• Skills in relationship building.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.