Senior Communications Specialist

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.To ensure compliance with President Biden’s September 9, 2021 executive order, Boeing is implementing a new requirement for U.S.-based employees to either show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved reasonable accommodation (based on a disability/medical condition or sincerely held religious belief) exempting them from the requirement, by December 8, 2021 (timing may vary in some states). Individuals who are unable to meet COVID-19 requirements due to a disability/medical condition or sincerely held religious belief may apply for a reasonable accommodation during the post-offer process.Individuals with approved accommodations will be subject to frequent COVID-19 testing.Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new Boeing Australia hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved medical exception by 3 December 2021. For Victorian based employees, the compliance date is 26 November 2021.All other global Boeing locations do not have a vaccination requirement at this time.Boeing is seeking two Senior Communications Specialists to join our Government Services communications team within Boeing Global Services in Arlington, VA or Berkeley, MO.We are a team of strategic advisers and integrators, responsible for developing and delivering outcomes-focused, purpose-driven communications that tell our defense product support story to global audiences, both internally and externally.The successful candidate will work closely with business partners, including program and Business Development leaders, to create and execute product support communications strategies focused on reaching defined audiences and driving outcomes that support business and enterprise objectives. The successful candidate also will produce compelling, integrated messaging and engaging content across platforms and channels, using measurement and analysis to evaluate success and inform future planning.Position Responsibilities:Lead the development of strategic approaches to communication plans and branding strategies that are tailored to support enterprise and/or business unit goals

Ensure strategies and tactics connect target audiences to those objectives and goals while positively impacting Boeing business results, policies, or employee and/or leadership initiatives. Identify content and appropriate production resources and techniques for Boeing internal/external communications and co-marketing activities and defines channel strategies

Manage and plan the promotion of stories to key media and evaluates the merit of media inquiries about business unit activities

Cultivate and maintain relationships with media contacts.

Anticipate, plan and manage communications plans on issues facing the business unit

Develop, seek and use advanced techniques for internal and external communications and branding

Preferred candidate will have following experience:Working as a member of a diverse and complex team, looking beyond organizational boundaries to ensure the narrative they own is having the right impact in the right spaces

Researching, designing, and implementing Communications strategies and tactical plans to support critical milestones and initiatives

Producing compelling, persuasive and effective communications materials, including but not limited to feature articles, videos, social media, news releases, internal stories, and executive talking points and speeches

Proactively identifying and engaging with external media and other storytelling venues to position key business priorities and active sales campaigns

Adopting new approaches, technologies, processes and tools to continuously evolve engagement strategies for key stakeholders, including employees and customers

Prioritizing competing projects and requests, managing multiple initiatives, and coordinating across multiple organizations, where appropriate, while maintaining focus on strategic objectives

Building relationships at all levels and advising senior leaders regarding strategy, risk, and opportunity, as well as preparing leaders for media and employee engagements

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.Employer not willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):5+ years of experience with communications planning and implementation

Experience creating and implementing strategic communications plans

Experience working across organizations and interfacing with key stakeholders, including senior leaders

Experience with media relations

Experience with producing, writing and editing multiple communications deliverables such as news releases, statements, RTQs, feature stories, speeches, videos, social media, etc.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):3+ years experience leading projects or teams

Experience demonstrating willingness to harness innovative resources to tell stories in new ways

Experience with measuring and analyzing communication strategy and tactics to optimize effectiveness

Experience with content marketing experience/marketing campaign experience

Experience developing and executing strategic marketing and communication plans based on business objectives and campaign goals with a performance based mindset

Typical Education/Experience:Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).Relocation:Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.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 is met as outlined in our policies .Shift Work Statement:This position is for 1st shift.Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.