Marketing & Communications Lead

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions • Roseville, CA

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About The Position

The Marketing & Communications Lead at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies and innovative marketing campaigns. This role involves collaboration across teams to ensure consistent messaging, manage event planning, and oversee content creation for various platforms, ultimately driving the division's public relations efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business or a related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, or event coordination, preferably within the defense or technology industry.
• Creative individual with ability to provide innovative guidance to current and future marketing campaigns and branding exercises.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate, compelling content.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media management and content creation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage external vendor relationships.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for trade shows and other events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in graphic design and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between corporate communications and divisional teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment.
• Maintain and update the division's communications calendar, including drafting and managing content for the division's social media calendar.
• Lead the development of divisional press releases and oversee the approval process across departments.
• Collaborate with corporate and divisional marketing teams to develop and implement communication strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead event and trade show planning and logistics, including booth design, graphic production, and on-site representation for the division.
• Oversee the division's trade show exhibition list, manage event coordination with corporate and other divisions.
• Work with business leads to plan and execute event messaging, coordinating with business units to ensure a cohesive brand presence.
• Support graphic design and video creation/editing needs for various marketing projects, including website content, ads, and brochures.
• Create and manage promotional materials to support corporate, business development, and program initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute social media content for Kratos Unmanned Systems and divisional channels to build and maintain a strong online presence.
• Capture and archive photo and video content at key events, supporting future marketing, social media, and press activities.
• Manage budgets related to trade shows, promotional materials, shipping, and advertising to ensure efficient allocation of resources.
• Maintain and manage business development assets, including models, banners, and event handouts.
• Participate in weekly communications and marketing calls with corporate and other division points of contact.
• Plan and coordinate video/photo capture for events and activities, ensuring content is accessible for presentations, social media, and press releases.
• Fulfill ad-hoc tasks as requested by senior leadership and provide support on other communications projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree