Senior Communications Specialist

Boeing • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

Boeing Global Services Communications is looking for a Senior Communications Specialist to support a critical portfolio of commercial services within BGS’ Cabin, Modifications, Maintenance & Digital Services business in Seattle, WA. or Long Beach, CA. In partnership with senior business partners from the program and supporting functions, this role is responsible for developing and executing strategic, omni-channel internal, external and customer-focused communications plans. You will lead the creation of tailored communication and branding strategies that align with enterprise and/or business unit goals, supporting a diverse services portfolio—from cabin product development and predictive maintenance to digital fleet optimization tools and innovative modification solutions, including Boeing Converted Freighters that enhance efficiency and extend the life of our airplanes. The successful candidate will have experience in: Developing and executing communications strategies aligned with company objectives. Researching, designing, and implementing communications plans for major programs and initiatives. Producing compelling, persuasive and effective communications materials, including but not limited to, videos, social media, news releases, internal stories, RTQs and executive talking points. Identifying and engaging with external media and other storytelling venues to position stories that will promote key business priorities and active sales campaigns. Cultivating and maintaining relationships with media contacts. Adopting new technologies, methods and tools to continuously evolve communication and engagement tactics with key stakeholders. Prioritizing competing projects and requests, managing multiple initiatives where appropriate while maintaining balance and focus on top strategic objectives and coordinating across multiple organizations. Building relationships at all levels and being comfortable advising senior leaders regarding strategy, risk, and opportunity as well as preparing leaders for media engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in internal, executive or external communications support
• Experience distilling complex, technical and abstract concepts into concise messaging and stories
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated 5+ years of experience working as part of a team or leading teams
• Self-directed, works with high autonomy, takes initiative, mentors others
• Video production experience
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Event planning experience

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing communications strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Researching, designing, and implementing communications plans for major programs and initiatives.
• Producing compelling, persuasive and effective communications materials, including but not limited to, videos, social media, news releases, internal stories, RTQs and executive talking points.
• Identifying and engaging with external media and other storytelling venues to position stories that will promote key business priorities and active sales campaigns.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with media contacts.
• Adopting new technologies, methods and tools to continuously evolve communication and engagement tactics with key stakeholders.
• Prioritizing competing projects and requests, managing multiple initiatives where appropriate while maintaining balance and focus on top strategic objectives and coordinating across multiple organizations.
• Building relationships at all levels and being comfortable advising senior leaders regarding strategy, risk, and opportunity as well as preparing leaders for media engagements.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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