Mid-Level Communications Specialist

Boeing • Everett, WA

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About The Position

The Boeing Company is looking for a Mid-Level Communications Specialist for the Everett, WA site. If you have a passion for storytelling, people and airplanes, come join our Everett Communications team! You’ll help us tell the stories of the hardworking teammates who design, build and deliver Boeing’s market-leading commercial airplanes as well as the behind-the-scenes site work that helps it happen. We’re looking for someone who knows an interesting lead when they hear one, shapes it into a compelling story and is excited to innovate along the way. The successful candidate will Be curious, creative and highly motivated Use excellent critical thinking, strategic planning and writing skills; video production expertise is a plus Skillfully lead projects, including managing events Create objectives with strong supporting strategies Produce results that benefit the business Be committed to our Values and Behaviors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 3+ years of experience with communications planning and implementation
• Experience writing in AP style and creating communication plans
• Experience in internal, external or executive communications support
• Experience developing and measuring strategic communications, including leader messages, internal stories, web and social media content

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in internal, external, or executive communications support
• Experience with video production
• Experience supporting executives and/or senior leaders
• Experience with FirstUp
• Strategic, written and verbal communication skills, with a capability to persuade and motivate to action

Responsibilities

• Leads the overall communications strategy for the Everett site, including developing, executing and measuring the site communications plan tailored to support site goals and objectives
• Employs a ‘drumbeat’ approach to communications, with a regular cadence of internal and external communications content using advanced techniques
• Works collaboratively with program and functional communicators to develop an employee engagement plan to tell the stories of our people, production system and products
• Provides communications counsel, training, speaker preparation and support to the site executive
• Partners closely with key stakeholders in site leadership, including the Everett Delivery Center, Human Resources (HR), Facilities, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Security and Fire Protection, to develop and deliver strategic communications
• Anticipates, plans for and manages communications issues facing the Everett site; serves as the primary subject matter expert on the site for the rest of the Communications function as well as the site crisis communications focal
• Supports communications aspects around high-profile visits by company, customer and other VIP leaders
• Manages and deploys routine Everett site communications through channels such as the Everett site newsletter, Boeing Now app and plasma screens as well as through physical media around the site
• Applies strategic thinking to every project and maintains a clear focus on business priorities
• Reflects the Boeing Values and Behaviors in every action and serves as a model representative of the highly collaborative Boeing Communications function
• Site newsletter, Manager News and supporting material (videos, posters, banners, fliers)
• Site collateral (fact sheets, backgrounders, overview presentation, press photos, b-roll)
• Visual communications (pop-up banners, posters) supplementing routine communications channels
• Maintenance of site distribution lists and mailboxes
• Senior leadership email messages
• Security and Fire Protection Incident Management Team and Policy Advisory Group member
• Weather / site impact notifications
• Time-sensitive employee safety and facilities notifications
• Support for VIP visits
• Site town hall and other employee meetings and events with senior leadership

Benefits

• At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
• Summary pay range: $93,500 – $126,500

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees