Senior Communications Manager, Airbus in India & South Asia

Job Description: Position Summary: The role is part of the International Communications team. The job holder will support internal and external communications activities for all divisions in the India and South Asia region in support of business campaigns, corporate priorities and the communication needs of the Airbus India - Air India joint venture. The role will be responsible for managing relations with the media in the markets covered, liaising with communications teams at customer, mastering content production for Airbus channels, including social media platforms, and the organisation of internal and external events with the support of a local PR agency. Key responsibilities: Development and execution of an annual Communications plan for the Region with specific, measurable and actionable communications objectives Foster relations with the media in the markets covered Act as company spokesperson as part of 24/7 global team   Act as PoC for communication teams at customers Produce written and AV content for Airbus channels, including for employee Hub Organise media-events taking place in markets covered including briefings, product demos and public engagements  Manage contracts with local PR agencies / suppliers for communication activities Manage communications around crisis and special situations in the region in / with the support of Airbus’ global communications organisation Partner with cross-functional teams to curate and execute marquee corporate events and industry conferences that elevate brand equity and market presence Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field Well-rounded communications experience of 5 to 7 years (media relations, social media, writing, content  creation, brand and advertising, event management & internal communications) Readiness to take responsibility for driving activities autonomously    At ease to interact with confidence with Airbus senior management and customers  Native-level command of English. Knowledge of multiple Indian languages is highly valued for regional impact Must be available to travel regularly in markets covered Experience with events and logistics Good understanding of AI capabilities Experience with Salesforce CRM and MarketingCloud is an advantage Preferred Qualifications: Strong experience in the aerospace and defence sector Experience in leveraging data analytics to monitor, evaluate and optimise the performance of multi-channel communication activities 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 India Private Limited Employment Type: Permanent------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Company Communication