Communications Manager

BAE Systems Plc•Maple Grove, MN

40d•$99,410 - $168,997•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a highly skilled media relations professional who is looking for an exciting opportunity to tell the story behind the combat systems we build for the U.S. Armed Forces and our international customers, and of the men and women at BAE Systems who build them. We're looking for someone with proven experience in developing and maintaining relationships with the media, excellent storytelling skills, developing overall media and campaign strategies, and use of digital and social media to reach a broad audience. As a Communications Manager, you will support our program teams and key stakeholders on meeting business objectives through messaging, marketing, branding, tradeshows, and internal communications. Note that this is a Hybrid-friendly position. Candidates, however, must be based within a reasonable driving commute to either the BAE Systems site in Maple Grove, MN or Louisville, KY.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or English and 6 years of relevant experience.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Experience building relationships with diverse and geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
Media relations experience at the local, specialized trade, and/or national level, and experience in one or more of the following: strategy, digital/social media, marketing.
Ability to drive positive engagement from a diversified and widespread workforce.
Extensive knowledge of AP Style and corporate journalism.
Able to support in a hybrid capacity with a blend of on-site and remote work.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Defense industry or military experience

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee media strategies for some of the most iconic, mission capable combat systems in the world.
Maintain relationships with and serve as the primary business contact to the news media while training and preparing leaders for media engagements.
Develop and execute communications plans in support of strategic business goals.
Partner with key stakeholders to build and execute strategic communications campaigns for program pursuits.
Provide strategic direction and partner with leadership at all levels on appropriate external and internal communications strategies to support the success of the business.
Lead responses during times of change - including crisis communications - and apply lessons learned following execution.
Innovative approaches to telling the stories of our employees, our community, our customers, and our values.
Develop and lead a team with inspiration and ingenuity.
Serve as leadership's go-to for crisis communications and timely projects.
Connect with employees and serve as their voice in the room during business discussions.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.