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Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)

Media Strategy and Engagement Director 1

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824


Requisition ID: R10174029

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Category:

Communications

Location:

Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America

Clearance Type:

None

Telecommute:

Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available:

1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman seeks a Media Strategy and Engagement Director to lead the company’s earned media strategy.

This position reports to our senior director for strategic communications.

This position preferred to be located in Falls Church, VA, but open to the selected candidate being located near a Northrop Grumman facility.

In this role, you will:

Serve as a primary thought partner on the use of earned media channels to achieve goals, manage risk, improve brand reputation, and drive the company narrative.

Lead a team of media strategists who are invested in our company’s four sectors and the corporate headquarters.

Partner with our media operations team for strategic timing and distribution of news products such as news releases, official statements and proactive media events.

Collaborate closely with other communicators and functional leaders across the company.

Proactively guide the media team to consider impactful, strategic use of media relations tools.

Develop and foster relationships with reporters and editors who cover the A&D industry.

You should apply for this opportunity if you: are a strategic and savvy media relations professional who enjoys a dynamic, collaborative work environment; want career-development and growth opportunities; have a passion for using communications strategies to reach priority audiences; and approach opportunities with an innovative spirit.

Skills for success:

An ability to confidently interact with executive leadership.

Proven success in leading people as direct reports.

A deep understanding of the media business.

Expertise in strategy and messages development.

Strong planning, project management and operations skills.

Curiosity and creativity underpinned by strong attention to detail.

A commitment to quality work and accountability for results.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 13 years of experience OR Master’s degree and minimum of 11 years of experience.

Sound judgement in decision making and leadership actions.

Proficiency in media engagement and relationship building.

Polished executive presence with strong written and verbal presentation skills.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the secret level or higher.

Salary Range:

$149,700 - $259,900

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

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