Communications Representative – Rapid Response
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:Join a creative and resourceful, fast-paced team to monitor, measure and implement innovative media relations and rapid response strategies to support brand reputation. Reporting to the Media Relations Manager, Enterprise Operations, this individual is an ambitious and driven early-career communications professional dedicated to learning the aerospace & defense media landscape.
The successful candidate will excel in identifying potentially impactful breaking news and contextualizing developments to appropriate internal stakeholders and customers. The candidate will be detail-oriented with a sense of urgency, have a commitment to relationship-building within the corporation, and have excellent analytical and writing skills.
Primary responsibilities of this position:
1. You can consume and contextualize breaking news and industry developments. You
a. monitor print, digital and online media sources for issues and policies relevant to the Lockheed Martin and the aerospace & defense industry
b. partner with external vendors to monitor, filter, assess and provide media coverage and analysis
c. serve as the eyes and ears of our function, centralizing information flow during crisis exercises
2. You are a team player. You
a. cultivate and maintain relationships with business area partners and internal clients
b. support integration of media relations with digital communications within the communications function across the enterprise
c. support the media relations team with an ability to step into unfamiliar roles on an as-needed basis
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public
relations or communications
* Familiarity with contemporary communications trends (AP Style)
* Able to work on many projects simultaneously
and with close attention to detail
* Motivated self-starter who performs without
appreciable direction and works effectively under
competing priorities and tight deadlines
Desired Skills:
* Exceptional writing, editing and oral
communications skills with the ability to convey
highly complex information in a clear, compelling
manner
* Creative instincts to help support strategic
communication and issues management
* Strong understanding of the news media
* Ability to cultivate and maintain effective
working relationships with colleagues and
executive leadership and work in a matrix
environment
* Motivated client-focused self-starter who
works effectively under competing priorities and
tight deadlines
* Ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed
environment
* Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Clearance Level: None
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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $54,900 - $103,400. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $47,800 - $91,500 . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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 worlds 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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Public Relations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
* Exceptional writing, editing and oral
communications skills with the ability to convey
highly complex information in a clear, compelling
manner
* Creative instincts to help support strategic
communication and issues management
* Strong understanding of the news media
* Ability to cultivate and maintain effective
working relationships with colleagues and
executive leadership and work in a matrix
environment
* Motivated client-focused self-starter who
works effectively under competing priorities and
tight deadlines
* Ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed
environment
* Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Job Ident #:
60465555936
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