About The Blackhawk Group

The Blackhawk Group was established in December 2021 as a premier provider of sales, services, and upgrades for the light turbine market. The platform includes market leaders such as Blackhawk, a provider of engine, aircraft, and avionics upgrades for turbine-powered aircraft; AVEX, a provider of sales and maintenance for the Daher TBM; and Finnoff, a provider of engine, propeller, and other upgrades for the Pilatus PC-12.

Our Mission

Be the premier services provider for light turbine powered aircraft delivering an exceptional customer experience offering unique & data driven solutions with an empowered & engaged team.

At The Blackhawk Group we are looking for an exceptional Marketing Communications Manager who is ready to take their career to new heights!

The Marketing Communications Manager develops and manages marketing communications strategies to enhance brand visibility and support business goals. This role oversees content creation, social media, advertising, and promotional materials while fostering relationships with industry media. By monitoring engagement metrics and identifying opportunities, the Marketing Communications Manager ensures effective communication and a strong market presence.

Essential Job Functions

Coordinate, create, format, and maintain external communication pieces including, but not limited to, press releases, website content, blogs, e-Blasts, newsletters, direct mailers, etc.

Monitor engagement and make strategic recommendations for improvement.

Develop, implement, and evaluate social media campaigns. Based on metrics, make strategic recommendations for improvement.  

Manage advertising insertion order (IO) contracts, scheduling, and deadlines with relevant industry publications.    

Collect and submit pre-designed advertisements in accordance with each relevant publication's specifications and deadlines.

Upload finalized ads to the Advertising Matrix for departmental visibility.         

Monitor, evaluate, and report on advertising and media engagement metrics. Based on metrics, make strategic recommendations for improvement. 

Develop, facilitate, and nourish relationships with key industry media personnel.

Schedule dedicated meetings/interviews with media personnel at trade shows and events.            

Identify, coordinate, and manage opportunities for earned media efforts including, but not limited to, feature articles, demonstration flights, interviews, etc.    

Manage marketing initiatives for the assigned business unit, collaborating with the larger marketing team for execution.         

Monitor, evaluate, and maintain contacts and marketing lists within company CRM system.

Identify, monitor, and order promotional items and printed materials for the assigned business unit.          

Other duties as assigned.

Travel Required: 15-30%

Educational Requirements: Bachelors in Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Communicaiton's, or similar field, preferred

Relevant Skills/Experience: Cross-functional Teamwork, Project Management, Copywriting - grammar, spelling, punctuation, tone, and clarity, Attention to Detail, Highly Organized, Personable/Outgoing, Creativity, Problem Solving, Communication, Dedication to Excellence    

Pay Range: $83,000- $110,000