Experienced or Senior Specialist, BDS External Communications, Operations & Analytics

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boeing is seeking an Experienced or Senior Specialist, BDS External Communications, Operations & Analytics. This position plays a dual role in shaping and advancing external communications strategy for a portion of the Boeing Defense, Space & Security business, and streamlining Operations and Measurement for the External Communications team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the BDS and Global Communications teams to develop and execute earned and owned media plans. They will also help maintain operational excellence for the External Communications function, including managing the Proactive News Agenda and the team’s measurement dashboard. This position requires strategic thinking, strong judgment, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The selected candidate will serve as a key contributor to media relations, content strategy, measurement, reporting and communications operations for the External Communications function. This position allows the selected candidate to be based out of one of the following locations: Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; Chicago, IL; Arlington, VA; Mesa, AZ; El Segundo, CA; Huntsville, AL; Seattle, WA; Renton, WA; Everett, WA; Titusville, FL; New Orleans, LA; Oklahoma City, OK; or Ridley Park (Philadelphia), PA.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or higher
3+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, and/or external communications
3+ years of experience influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and partners across teams
3+ years of experience applying verbal and written communication skills including spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style, proof reading and editing skills
Experience with producing, writing and editing multiple communications deliverables such as news releases, statements, RTQs, feature stories, speeches, videos, social media, etc.
Capability to work independently and with a cross-functional team
Willing and capable to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Nice To Haves

Level 4: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
5+ years of experience with Microsoft office suite
Experience developing and executing strategic marketing and communication plans based on business objectives and campaign goals with a performance-based mindset
Experience working with trade media, with a track record of building and maintaining effective media relationships
Demonstrated willingness to harness resources to tell stories in new and innovative ways
Sound judgment in managing crisis communications and high-profile situations and leading strategically complex, high-value and high-impact projects
Understanding of the defense acquisition process and familiarity with Department of Defense products/platforms

Responsibilities

Lead the creation and execution of earned media strategies that align with BDS objectives, including proactive outreach and engagement with key media stakeholders.
Maintain strong relationships with trade media, ensuring timely and accurate coverage of BDS initiatives and stories.
Edits and ensures first-time quality for news releases and RTQ documents, de-conflicting potential issues.
Collaborate with communications colleagues and subject matter experts to identify emerging issues and opportunities, adjusting strategies as necessary to maximize impact.
In alignment with BDS Comms partners, develop and execute owned media strategy for aligned portfolio, especially during surge efforts (major events and milestones)
Generate opportunities to deploy the BDS narrative or BDS-level narrative pillars across PESO channels
Collaboratively, proactively manage and streamline EC meetings, process, reports and tools
Help build consistent approach and governance to implement and maintain Proactive News Agenda tracking through Opal
Develop and drive Issues & Positions development process
Manage the drafting, editing, and distribution of press materials, including press releases, media advisories, and company statements.
Manage External Communications function measurement dashboard, aligned with Analytics, Tools & AI Strategy team
Monitor earned, owned and shared media coverage, and analyze results to inform future communications strategies and improve outcomes.