Communications Mgr - L5

Standard Job Description

Manages the development, planning, and conduct of public relations and goodwill programs to improve and support company business objectives with the public, industry, stockholders, and/or employees. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the planning, preparation, writing and dissemination of information utilizing print and broadcast media; magazines, speeches, scripts, intranet and Internet website. Monitors the submittal of photographs; assigns and/or approves artwork. Insures representation of the company at press conferences, briefings and presentations on company issues. Directs the participation and support of advertising campaigns, and/or edit material for organization publications. May supervise work of outside consultants.

Basic Qualifications

We are seeking a manager to lead communications for the F-35 international keep sold portfolio, working across key internal and external stakeholders to tell an integrated, global story.

The manager is responsible for working with teammates to develop and maintain country-specific communications strategies and plans that support F-35 business priorities. The manager will lead a team of two communicators, providing mentoring and coaching, while assigning appropriate work assignments, executing the communications strategy and partnering effectively.

The candidate must have demonstrated strategic communications experience along with a reputation for building strong relationships and working across organizational boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for the F-35 keep sold portfolio.
• Manage international media relations by building trusted relationships with key reporters and working closely with international colleagues and PR agencies.
• Provide strategic direction for executive, internal, tradeshow, marketing and digital media approaches.
• Represent the company with media inquiries and at international events.
• Prepare executives and subject matter experts for external engagements, including media interviews and panel remarks.
• Use metrics, data and feedback to continuously improve, adjust and drive decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience leading people, projects, and/or project teams and collaborating effectively with others to achieve results
• Media relations experience and demonstrated storytelling experience landing narratives across multiple audiences, including employees, customers and media outlets.
• Experience connecting multiple activities into a single narrative.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans for complex products and programs, in clear and compelling ways.
• Experience handling multiple priorities and meeting set deadlines.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
• Strong strategic storytelling instincts, exceptional writing and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong writing, editing and oral communications skills with ability to convey complex subjects into clear communications plans and content for targeted audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all levels of a complex organization.
• Quick study with an attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Motivated self-starter who works effectively under competing priorities and tight deadlines, while managing a positive team dynamic.
• Experience with AI and other emerging communication technology.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $109700.00 - $203700.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate''s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.