Communications Sr. Manager

Communications Sr. Manager
Location: Fort Worth TX

What You Will Be Doing
The Senior Manager F-35 Communications oversees all F-35 communications activities to deliver consistent, compelling and coordinated messages to global F-35 stakeholders.

The senior manager is responsible for setting the overall F-35 Communications strategy and developing and maintaining overall F-35 program messaging. The senior manager will lead a team of communicators, providing mentoring and coaching, assigning appropriate work assignments and executing the program communications strategy.

Manage development, execution and maintenance of master F-35 message and content packages.

Build and maintain strong relationships with the Joint Program Office, USAF, USN and USMC public affairs officers, along with F-35 partner communication colleagues.

Develop integrated content management strategy, managing F-35 communications channels and integrating F-35 messages across internal and external corporate channels.

Manage the development, planning, and conduct of public relations and goodwill programs to improve and support company business objectives with the public, industry, stockholders, and/or employees.

Oversee the planning, preparation, writing and dissemination of information utilizing print and broadcast media; magazines, speeches, scripts, intranet and Internet website.

Monitor the submittal of photographs; assign and/or approve artwork. Ensure representation of the company at press conferences, briefings and presentations on company issues.

Direct the participation and support of advertising campaigns, and/or edit material for organization publications. May supervise work of outside consultants.

Lead crisis and issues management for the F-35 program coordinating as appropriate with the Corporate Communications, Lockheed Martin Government Affairs and broader Aeronautics communications team.

Manage domestic media relations by building trusted relationships with key reporters and leading the planning, executive preparation and execution of F-35 media engagements.

Provide strategic direction for marketing and digital media assets for use on Lockheed Martin and F-35 channels.

Lead executive communications support to promote F-35 VP&GM internal and external presence, including the weekly newsletter.

Partner with peers to ensure consistency in global F-35 messages to maximize impact with appropriate tailoring for specific audiences.

Critical thinker and data driven in decision making process.

Generalist across all communications disciplines.

Previous strategic communications leadership experience managing multiple projects.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

US citizen - This position is located in a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

12+ years of professional experience

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline; or an Associate degree/training certificate with 4+ years of professional communications experience.

Leadership experience

Security Clearance Statement
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Public Relations

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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