Integrated Communications Strategist for Army and Air Force Systems

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

1d•$90,200 - $179,860•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a strategic communicator and team player who enjoys coming up with creative ideas, supporting business leadership and taking a proactive approach to communications? Join the Sikorsky communications team within Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area supporting the Army and Air Force Systems (AAFS) market segment. Reporting to the Sikorsky Communications Sr. Manager, the Integrated Communications Strategist is a multi-channel communicator who is responsible for developing and executing proactive integrated communications strategies that enhance and protect the reputation of Sikorsky’s products and capabilities. This includes the Black Hawk helicopter family and sustainment. The ideal candidate is a multi-channel communications expert who is creative, resourceful, proactive, works efficiently with autonomy, and can provide strategic counsel as it relates to the most effective communications strategies and approaches. Collaboration is critical in this role, which involves project managing across communication functions (media relations, digital media, government affairs, marketing, visual communications, employee communications) to develop and execute communications plans to support business goals and strategy. In addition, this communications strategist will lead and support communications for key tradeshows and other activities across the Sikorsky portfolio.

Requirements

Motivated, proactive self-starter who performs independently and works effectively and with urgency under competing priorities and tight deadlines
Exceptional writing, editing and oral communications skills with the ability to convey highly complex information in clear, compelling ways
Communications experience in one or more of the following industries: Aerospace, Defense, Technology, Manufacturing
Experience in a variety of communications disciplines including media relations, marketing, executive/employee communications
Ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, public affairs officers, reporters and executive leadership
Embraces AI and other emerging tools and trends

Nice To Haves

Excellent strategist with keen creative instincts and expertise influencing leadership thinking in strategic communication and issues management
Prior experience in program communications or working with media and influencers
Experience in developing and executing integrated strategic communications plans that reach target markets and audiences
Skilled at collecting and interpreting metrics to inform strategic communication direction
Strong understanding of AP style

Responsibilities

Provides strategic comms counsel to the AAFS VP, serving as the communications expert on AAFS programs
Develops and leads the execution and measurement of integrated channel, strategic communications plans – aligned with business priorities - for the AAFS market segment and other projects as assigned
Demonstrates creativity; regularly shares innovative ideas, spots industry topics trending in the news cycle, and identifies process transformation opportunities
Leads and supports key tradeshows and proactive internal and external communications strategies for the market segment and across the Sikorsky portfolio
Identifies and vets media engagements, preparing subject matter experts; develops speeches, scripts and talking points for spokespeople when needed
Develops and fosters strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customer or partner public affairs and journalists
Collaborates with visual comms and business leaders on multimedia content