Associate Communications Specialist

Associate Communications Specialist

Company : The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is a global leader in development production and innovation of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft commercial and government satellites space exploration and weapons. Operating in 22 countries and all 50 U.S. states BDS provides integrated market-leading solutions across aeronautics space and weapons modernization.

Boeing is looking for an Associate Communications Specialist based in Mesa AZ to develop and execute internal and external site communications strategies in support of site leaders priorities and will be responsible for site communications at two Boeing locations Mesa AZ and Ridley Park PA where the company executes Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) Vertical Lift programs plus other business activities. The site communicator will develop and execute communications strategies that highlight Boeings innovative work and support its talented addition the role will provide occasional support for Vertical Lift program communications and require occasional travel as needed.

As a member of the BDS Vertical Lift communications team the candidate will report to the Vertical Lift Communications manager partner with site executives collaborate widely with site communicators in other Boeing locations state and local government communicators Vertical Lift program communicators and communications teammates across the enterprise.

The position requires strong writing editing content creation and strategy development skills. The capability to build strong relationships with peers and senior leaders learn the defense business and its customers and handle sensitive information with discretion will also be crucial to success.

Position Responsibilities :

Strategic Communications Planning

Develop and execute communication plans aligned with site executives priorities including site culture talent acquisition / retention achievement of milestones events leadership initiatives and stakeholder needs

Translate complex aerospace and defense information and goals into clear compelling messages

Employee Communications

Partner with site leadership to drive local employee morale and employee awareness ofand alignment withsite priorities and initiatives

Deliver internal updates through provided company channels with clarity and inspiration and in alignment with the BDS employee communications strategy

Produce internal communications deliverables including internal news and feature stories leadership messages plasma screen content etc

Monitor workforce sentiment and advise leaders on communications effectiveness

Prepare site leaders for employee engagements

Media Relations

With management oversight may prepare spokespeople for media interviews and may serve as a site spokesperson

Contribute to press releases media kits and talking points tailored to key audiences

Monitor industry news and align messaging to support public narrative

Executive and Stakeholder Support

Counsel executives on messaging reputational issues and presentation strategy

Create speeches op-eds and briefing materials for targeted engagements

Digital and Visual Communications

Create and / or collaborate on videos graphics social media and digital storytelling

Ensure brand consistency across all digital assets and messaging

Issues and Crisis Communication

Ensure brand consistency across all digital assets and messaging

Measurement and Feedback

Track KPIs such as employee engagement message penetration media reach and reputation metrics

Use feedback loops to adjust tactics in real time

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Bachelors degree or higher

1 years of experience writing communications for senior executives and other leaders

1 years of experience working with senior leaders / executives to communicate strategic plans and objectives

1 years of experience with videography editing and writing

Experience in internal executive or external communications support

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Aerospace industry experience

Experience working with stakeholders across multiple organizations to drive common objectives

Proven ability to work effectively with large cross-functional teams

Experience in content development and storytelling

Drug Free Workplace :

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & 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 several 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.

Summary pay range : $66300 $89700

Language Requirements :

Not Applicable

Education :

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation :

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement :

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive :

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance :

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship :

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift :

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 66300 - 89700