Manager of Public Affairs

The Position

Under administrative direction, the Manager of Public Affairs is responsible for leading all efforts to develop and implement the RTAA’s strategic communications and content strategies. This position is often on camera and also serves as a key liaison between executive leadership and both external and internal audiences, ensuring cohesive messaging that advances organizational priorities.

A fully completed official online RTAA Employment Application must be received by February 16, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when enough applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Public Information Officer (PIO) Functions

• Serve as RTAA’s Public Information Officer (PIO), including being on-call during non-working hours and during crisis situations.
• Respond to media requests for information or interviews in a timely and professional manner, consistently representing the RTAA with appropriate narrative, demeanor, and appearance.
• Actively build and enhance relationships with the media and PIO counterparts in neighboring agencies.
• Plan and coordinate press conferences and special events.
• Coordinate on-property filming requests from outside entities.

Strategic Content Development, Research and Monitoring

• Develop, create, and coordinate the distribution of accurate, timely, and accessible information to promote the RTAA’s key messages to internal and external audiences in consultation with key stakeholders.
• These materials could include: media releases, newsletters, media advisories, social media posts, letters, memos, talking points, video scripts, presentations, executive briefing packets, crisis communications handbooks, and internal and external articles and documents.
• Regularly ensure that the strategic plan is on track, providing updates and recommended course corrections as needed.
• Translate metrics, research, forecasts, and consumer trends into actionable insights to prepare and execute effective, market research-based campaigns.
• Proactively monitors a wide array of media to stay current on issues and anticipate potential impacts on the RTAA.

Department Operations

• Manage assigned staff by providing leadership and direction.
• Participates in budget development and manages projects and priorities within budgetary constraints.

Crisis/Emergency Response

• This position is considered essential as part of RTAA’s Emergency Response Team and is required to respond to airport incidents as needed.

Please note that the Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Proactive, creative, analytical thinker, and self-starter.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional writing and communications skills.
• Strategic communications planning and execution, including being up-to-speed with current techniques and best practices.
• Collaborative and able to work in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to create lasting relationships with stakeholders.
• Results-driven and able to pivot to achieve desired results.
• Ability to manage a direct report and manage through influence.
• Ability to interpret, prioritize and identify communication needs for the Authority.

Note: While RTAA does have a flexible work arrangement policy, the expectation is that the person selected for this role will primarily work on site.

Salary: $92,600-$113,900 a year with an opportunity for annual, merit-based increases to a range maximum of $135,200 annually. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits: The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits include 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; tuition reimbursement and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, English, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of experience and training
• Seven (7) years of integrated Communications experience

Preferred (but not required) experience or capabilities:

• Aviation experience
• Professional and relevant accreditation(s)
• Conversational Spanish

Required Licensing and/or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with authority to drive an RTAA vehicle for the duration of appointment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time, reach, bend, climb, lift, push, and pull items weighing up to 10 pounds or less frequently.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and transport small carry parcels, packages and other items, to traverse short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

How to apply:

A fully completed official online RTAA Employment Application must be received by February 16, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when enough applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. For more information about this opportunity and to apply, visit: https://renoairport.com

The RTAA Employment Application is the primary screening tool to determine an applicant’s qualifications. A resume may be submitted in addition to, but not in lieu of, completing the RTAA Employment Application. While you may submit a resume, it is supplemental and will not be used to determine whether or not you have met the minimum qualifications. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your RTAA Employment Application.

Tips for Success:

Provided detailed information to address how you meet and/or exceed minimum qualifications for the position.

Provided a minimum of five (5) years of employment history.

Explained any gaps in employment of six (6) months or more within the "Work History" section. To explain gaps, add a new employer, write what was occurring under the "Name of Employer" (e.g., unemployed, student, etc.), and list dates.

If you had more than one (1) position with the same employer, separately list each position and the time you were in that position.

This job description lists only the primary job duties normally assigned to this position but does not restrict the performance of other duties as assigned.

The RTAA is an organization that thrives by living our core values and by honoring the dignity of all individuals. With teamwork, respect, versatility and a focus on excellence, we serve our employees and our community with pride and passion. We are a drug-free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a healthy work environment.