Senior Communications and Branding Specialist

Boeing • Ridley Park, PA

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About The Position

Boeing is seeking a Senior Communications and Branding Specialist to be based in Ridley Park, PA, to lead communications for the H-47 Chinook and MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter programs within the Vertical Lift division of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS). Reporting to the Senior Manager of Communications for Vertical Lift Programs, you will work closely with program leaders, Business Development & Strategy and Government Operations partners, as well as public affairs officers from our customer organizations and Boeing communicators throughout the enterprise. Your primary position responsibility will be to develop and execute strategic communications plans that support H-47 and MH-139 program growth and priorities, and align with Vertical Lift, BDS and enterprise direction. To accomplish this, you will work closely with the Media Relations team to respond to or initiate media engagements, and create engaging written, visual, or other multi-media content for online and traditional channels to reach internal and external audiences. Additionally, you will support program engagements at trade shows and air shows, and coordinate with the Brand and Marketing team on advertising and sponsorship opportunities. Your ability to build strong relationships with program leaders, customers and external partners will be critical to your success.

Requirements

• 5+ years of communications experience.
• 5+ years of experience and proven ability to build and execute strategic, multi-channel communications plans in support of business priorities.
• Excellent listening, writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• The ability to simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects.
• Refined interpersonal skills and the ability to form strong relationships with teammates and leaders.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and globally as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a media relations-focused role.
• 2+ years of experience in counseling senior leaders and a proven ability to draft effective talking points for town halls, webcasts, roundtables and media engagements.
• 5 years of communications experience supporting defense or aerospace programs, or government platforms.
• A passion for aviation and storytelling.
• A demonstrable ability to produce video and edit engaging video content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans that support H-47 and MH-139 program growth and priorities, and align with Vertical Lift, BDS and enterprise direction.
• Work closely with the Media Relations team to respond to or initiate media engagements
• Create engaging written, visual, or other multi-media content for online and traditional channels to reach internal and external audiences.
• Support program engagements at trade shows and air shows
• Coordinate with the Brand and Marketing team on advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with program leaders, customers and external partners

Benefits

• 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.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed