Description:What We’re Doing:Are you a strategic communicator and team player who enjoys coming up with creative ideas, supporting business objectives and taking a proactive approach to communications? Join the Sikorsky communications team within Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area for an exciting role supporting the Global Commercial and Military Systems (GCMS) market segment and other market segments and priorities in the Sikorsky business.
The Work:Reporting to the Sikorsky Communications Sr. Manager, the Integrated Communications Strategist is a multi-channel communicator who is responsible for developing and executing communications strategies that enhance and protect the reputation of Sikorsky’s military and commercial products and customer support capabilities. This includes the S-92 and S-76 helicopters and sustainment and capabilities across the Sikorsky portfolio.
In addition, this senior communications representative will lead and support communications for key trade shows and proactive internal and external communications strategies across the Sikorsky portfolio.
The ideal candidate is a multi-channel communications expert who is creative, resourceful, proactive and operates with velocity. Collaboration is critical in this role, which involves project managing across communication functions (media relations, digital media, government affairs, marketing, visual communications, employee communications) to develop and execute communications plans to support business goals and strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and lead the execution and measurement of an integrated channel, strategic communications plan – aligned with business priorities - to include executive, employee, social media, earned media, and marketing communications
Who we are:• Support rapid response and crisis communications for the GCMS portfolio
• Lead and support key trade shows and proactive internal and external communications strategies
• Demonstrate creativity; regularly share innovative ideas, spot industry topics trending in the news cycle, and identify process transformation opportunities
• Proactively identify, vet and secure strategic external opportunities (e.g. media interviews, opportunities at industry events, community events, etc.)
• Develop and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customer public affairs and journalists
This is a hybrid role that will require attendance onsite approximately two days a week and/or as business needs require. Due to mission requirements, the successful candidate will be based at our site in Stratford, Connecticut.
b>Why Join Us:
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at work and home.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We support our employees, so they can support our mission.
Basic Qualifications:Prior experience planning, executing and measuring integrated communications strategies
Excellent communications skills
Motivated, proactive self-starter who performs independently and works effectively under competing priorities and tight deadlines
Proven quick study with an attention to detail and a sense of urgency
Communications experience in one or more of the following industries: Aerospace, Defense, Technology, Manufacturing
Embraces AI and other emerging tools and trends
Desired Skills:Prior experience in program communications or working with media and influencers
Ability to plan, organize and support events, executive communications, marketing and media activities
Understanding of analytics and analysis methods
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Public Relations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
