CORPORATE MEDIA RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 2

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•$112,000 - $139,000•Onsite

About The Position

HII is seeking a Corporate Communications Media Manager to support the corporate communications media relations team. This role will report to HII’s media liaison to Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) and will support aligned, responsive public affairs and media strategies across the enterprise, specifically for NNS and Ingalls Shipbuilding. Based on-site and in-person in Newport News, Virginia, this position gives the candidate the opportunity to work daily with shipbuilders and communicators across HII to help advance the company’s reputation and mission.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline (or the equivalent in education, training and experience) plus 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; OR Master's degree and 4 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in the defense and aeronautical industry
Media relations and issues management
Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills
AP Style proficiency
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage 24-hour news cycle

Responsibilities

Curate, write and edit content for public distribution related to shipbuilding, national security and the HII mission
Support the development of digital content for external, internal and social platforms
Maintain content across HII external and internal media channels, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with enterprise strategies
Develop creative, compelling content to support HII’s communication efforts that highlight the people, programs, and innovations that define HII
Support crisis communication planning and response efforts
Develop communication and security plans for media visits and support on-site media engagements
Collaborate daily with teammates across the enterprise, including occasional travel to support major milestone events and trade shows
Strengthen understanding of HII’s mission, workforce, and industry to foster positive relationships with media, stakeholders, and the public
Support enterprise reputation, program capture efforts, and strategic business initiatives
Provide communications support for major ship milestones
Help attract top talent by communicating the scale, purpose and opportunity of the HII mission in service of those who protect our freedom