Head of Content

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy to engage external and internal stakeholders, aligning with Airbus values, culture, and purpose.
• Ensure the Airbus brand voice is consistent and clear, using storytelling to simplify technical concepts and connect with diverse audiences.
• Strengthen Airbus visibility and relevance among key stakeholders, reinforcing industry leadership and supporting brand-building efforts in the U.S. market.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to produce compelling employee communications such as intranet articles, newsletters, and executive messages.
• Oversee the distribution of internal content across appropriate channels and monitor engagement to improve relevance and effectiveness.
• Lead the creation of external content, ensuring an integrated 360° communication approach.
• Work with stakeholders to align content for campaign timelines, product announcements, and market positioning.
• Manage the production of audiovisual content including videos, graphics, webinars, and scripts, ensuring brand consistency and audience engagement.
• Guide audiovisual projects from development to delivery, ensuring creative quality and technical accuracy.
• Manage content operations by overseeing editorial calendars, workflows, and digital asset management systems.
• Leverage data and performance metrics to optimize content effectiveness.
• Lead strategic content initiatives and explore new distribution formats or campaign approaches.
• Mentor and guide the content team, fostering skills development and cross-department collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 12+ years of experience in content strategy, content marketing, or communications, including managing and mentoring a team.
• Experience in aerospace and in a global, matrixed organization is preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to craft a consistent brand voice and simplify technical concepts.
• Strong understanding of multi-channel content strategy and digital platforms, ensuring coherent messaging.
• Knowledge of content analytics tools and current digital media trends.
• Proven project management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience managing a communications team and working with leadership.
• Familiarity with content management systems and digital asset management tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Fluent in English; French language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10-15%).
• Ability to work onsite approximately 60% in Herndon, VA, and remotely 40%.
• Able to operate standard office equipment and participate in activities requiring physical mobility as needed.

Nice to Have

• Experience in aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of emerging media formats such as interactive media and virtual events.
• Additional language skills, especially French.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; Master's preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in content and communications roles.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, including profit sharing and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off including personal days, holidays, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive health and welfare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Access to global leadership development programs and unlimited e-learning courses.
• Opportunities for career growth and international mobility.