Media Relations Representative - Level 3
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
Description
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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your curiosity and pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a
Media Relations Representative – Level 3 , you’ll be a linchpin for space missions that define the art of the possible. We will consider the following major Space sector locations: McLean, VA; Dulles, VA; Falls Church, VA; Linthicum, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Promontory, UT; Huntsville, AL; or Redondo Beach, CA. Reporting to the Media Relations Manager, the Media Relations Representative is responsible for helping to shape and execute the media relations strategy by providing guidance on proactive media outreach, responses to reporter inquiries and pitching ideas for interviews, roundtables, briefings, site visits and more. The Media Relations Representative will also help maintain relationships with key media outlets and partner with Northrop Grumman communicators assigned to specific programs to identify earned media opportunities for certain priority external focuses. Your mission, should you choose to accept: Driving earned media for the sector through proactive outreach, query response, and event planning
Triage and track incoming reporter inquiries and work with division communications teams to bring inquiries to conclusion
Perform in-depth media analysis including media landscape, measuring, and reporting performance of media events and releases
Promote awareness of the information space, identifying opportunities and challenge for earned media in real time
Oversee the sector’s press release process, identifying efficiencies and clearing roadblocks as needed
Maintaining and helping to shape our list of target media
Supporting and coordinating internal media training
Supporting external events such as trade shows and space launches
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD
Secret
security clearance
Experience successfully developing and deploying communications practices
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; travel includes launches, tradeshows, as well as other sites, in support of the business as needed
Experience developing and executing strategic media-relations plans
Ability to leverage news cycles to deliver priority messages to decision-making news consumers
Ability to lead and support media events
Understanding of media monitoring and metrics
Preferred Qualifications: Degree with a Communications-related focus
Proven experience in strategic communications, journalism, marketing, community relations, public relations, government affairs
Superior project management, time management skills and attention to detail
Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate and gain consensus among colleagues with disparate views
Demonstrated experience with media measurement and tracking, utilizing tools such as Muckrack and Zignal
Ability to comprehend and explain complex capabilities and initiatives to audiences that have various levels of understanding
Accepts ownership and accountability
Demonstrated experience in technology-based communication, website content management using WordPress, and SharePoint experience.
Experience working for or with the aerospace industry
Experience working in a large, matrixed and/or geographically dispersed organization
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to spot trends
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards (https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/) U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your curiosity and pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a
Media Relations Representative – Level 3 , you’ll be a linchpin for space missions that define the art of the possible. We will consider the following major Space sector locations: McLean, VA; Dulles, VA; Falls Church, VA; Linthicum, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Promontory, UT; Huntsville, AL; or Redondo Beach, CA. Reporting to the Media Relations Manager, the Media Relations Representative is responsible for helping to shape and execute the media relations strategy by providing guidance on proactive media outreach, responses to reporter inquiries and pitching ideas for interviews, roundtables, briefings, site visits and more. The Media Relations Representative will also help maintain relationships with key media outlets and partner with Northrop Grumman communicators assigned to specific programs to identify earned media opportunities for certain priority external focuses. Your mission, should you choose to accept: Driving earned media for the sector through proactive outreach, query response, and event planning
Triage and track incoming reporter inquiries and work with division communications teams to bring inquiries to conclusion
Perform in-depth media analysis including media landscape, measuring, and reporting performance of media events and releases
Promote awareness of the information space, identifying opportunities and challenge for earned media in real time
Oversee the sector’s press release process, identifying efficiencies and clearing roadblocks as needed
Maintaining and helping to shape our list of target media
Supporting and coordinating internal media training
Supporting external events such as trade shows and space launches
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD
Secret
security clearance
Experience successfully developing and deploying communications practices
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; travel includes launches, tradeshows, as well as other sites, in support of the business as needed
Experience developing and executing strategic media-relations plans
Ability to leverage news cycles to deliver priority messages to decision-making news consumers
Ability to lead and support media events
Understanding of media monitoring and metrics
Preferred Qualifications: Degree with a Communications-related focus
Proven experience in strategic communications, journalism, marketing, community relations, public relations, government affairs
Superior project management, time management skills and attention to detail
Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate and gain consensus among colleagues with disparate views
Demonstrated experience with media measurement and tracking, utilizing tools such as Muckrack and Zignal
Ability to comprehend and explain complex capabilities and initiatives to audiences that have various levels of understanding
Accepts ownership and accountability
Demonstrated experience in technology-based communication, website content management using WordPress, and SharePoint experience.
Experience working for or with the aerospace industry
Experience working in a large, matrixed and/or geographically dispersed organization
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to spot trends
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards (https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/) U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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