Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)
Media Strategy & Engagement Manager 2
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042
Requisition ID: R10179471
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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, 25% 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 is looking for a Media Relations Manager to support the company’s Corporate functional senior executives.
In this role, the Media Relations Manager serves as a leader on the company’s Media Strategy & Engagement team responsible for developing, planning, executing, and measuring earned media and external engagement strategies in alignment with the company’s business priorities and thought leadership objectives. The Media Relations Manager is the primary communicator responsible for supporting Corporate functional senior executives in their engagements with media and other external stakeholders. This role involves developing, supporting, and executing strategies that align with and support the company’s overall media engagement strategy. The manager is responsible for leading a team that plans, coordinates, prepares, tracks, measures and reports on media and other events in which the company's functional subject matter experts participate. This includes preparation of the spokesperson, ensuring all logistics are secured, and directly engaging with reporters and public affairs officers, when necessary. In this role, the manager leads the development of preparatory materials to support the company's earnings release cycles and partners to develop and execute the executive media strategy. The manager collaborates closely with other communicators and functional leaders across the company to lead media training and provide additional support to media engagements. The manager may also write and edit news content, as required. This leader is a mentor throughout the Communications team and helps develop media and public relations professionals across the company. How you will make a difference: Prepare and position company-wide subject matter experts for strategic external engagement opportunities.
Analyze and share regular results and metrics on media relations efforts to inform decisions about engagement opportunities.
Stay informed on industry news and flag issues and trends for appropriate internal stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and develop media and public relations professionals across the company.
Skills for success: An ability to interact with executive leadership confidently and independently.
High level of attention to detail and risk conscious mindset.
Experience demonstrating strategic thinking, planning and decision-making.
Comfort with change in a fast-paced, empowered work environment.
Proven success in leading people as direct reports and when matrixed for projects.
Experience developing and executing strategic media relations communications plans.
An ability to identify and leverage news cycles to advance company thought leadership.
A commitment to quality work and accountability for results.
Effective AP writing and editing skills.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10 years of experience in media relations, communications, public relations, or public affairs for a medium- to large-sized organization OR Master’s degree and minimum of 8 years of experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 12 years OR High School Diploma and 14 years of experience.
Experience leading people.
Demonstrated knowledge in developing, deploying and activating strategic media & communication campaigns.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a large, matrixed and/or geographically dispersed organization.
Experience developing productive relationships with executives and reporters.
Experience in technology, aerospace, defense or other science-related business.
Familiarity with defense and aerospace industry reporters.
Sound judgement in decision making and leadership actions.
Experience with Zignal Media Monitoring & Measurement tool and MuckRack reporter database tools.
Salary Range:
$129,300 - $193,900 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. 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, 25% 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 is looking for a Media Relations Manager to support the company’s Corporate functional senior executives.
In this role, the Media Relations Manager serves as a leader on the company’s Media Strategy & Engagement team responsible for developing, planning, executing, and measuring earned media and external engagement strategies in alignment with the company’s business priorities and thought leadership objectives. The Media Relations Manager is the primary communicator responsible for supporting Corporate functional senior executives in their engagements with media and other external stakeholders. This role involves developing, supporting, and executing strategies that align with and support the company’s overall media engagement strategy. The manager is responsible for leading a team that plans, coordinates, prepares, tracks, measures and reports on media and other events in which the company's functional subject matter experts participate. This includes preparation of the spokesperson, ensuring all logistics are secured, and directly engaging with reporters and public affairs officers, when necessary. In this role, the manager leads the development of preparatory materials to support the company's earnings release cycles and partners to develop and execute the executive media strategy. The manager collaborates closely with other communicators and functional leaders across the company to lead media training and provide additional support to media engagements. The manager may also write and edit news content, as required. This leader is a mentor throughout the Communications team and helps develop media and public relations professionals across the company. How you will make a difference: Prepare and position company-wide subject matter experts for strategic external engagement opportunities.
Analyze and share regular results and metrics on media relations efforts to inform decisions about engagement opportunities.
Stay informed on industry news and flag issues and trends for appropriate internal stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and develop media and public relations professionals across the company.
Skills for success: An ability to interact with executive leadership confidently and independently.
High level of attention to detail and risk conscious mindset.
Experience demonstrating strategic thinking, planning and decision-making.
Comfort with change in a fast-paced, empowered work environment.
Proven success in leading people as direct reports and when matrixed for projects.
Experience developing and executing strategic media relations communications plans.
An ability to identify and leverage news cycles to advance company thought leadership.
A commitment to quality work and accountability for results.
Effective AP writing and editing skills.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10 years of experience in media relations, communications, public relations, or public affairs for a medium- to large-sized organization OR Master’s degree and minimum of 8 years of experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 12 years OR High School Diploma and 14 years of experience.
Experience leading people.
Demonstrated knowledge in developing, deploying and activating strategic media & communication campaigns.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a large, matrixed and/or geographically dispersed organization.
Experience developing productive relationships with executives and reporters.
Experience in technology, aerospace, defense or other science-related business.
Familiarity with defense and aerospace industry reporters.
Sound judgement in decision making and leadership actions.
Experience with Zignal Media Monitoring & Measurement tool and MuckRack reporter database tools.
Salary Range:
$129,300 - $193,900 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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