Experienced Communications and Branding Specialist

Experienced Communications and Branding Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is a global leader in development, production, and innovation of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, commercial and government satellites, space exploration and weapons. Operating in 22 countries and all 50 U.S. states, BDS provides integrated, market-leading solutions across aeronautics, space and weapons modernization.

 

The Boeing Company is looking for an Experienced Communications and Branding Specialist to join its defense business in Tukwila, WA. This position will play a vital role in supporting the P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft Program within BDS.

 

The successful candidate will connect Boeing platforms, capabilities and employees to our customers’ missions through strategic messaging and tactical execution. We’re seeking a candidate who can creatively convey clear, concise, and consistent messages across numerous internal and external communications channels. As a member of the BDS Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) communications team, this communicator will work closely with senior leaders, and collaborate with business partners, enterprise Communications colleauges and, and external stakeholders to effectively execute communication plans, in support of company business objectives.

 

The successful candidate will be creative, curious, and collaborative. Project management skills  and strategic thinking will enable teaming with other functions and business partners as part of a geographically dispersed team.

 

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong writing and editing skills as well as apply other relevant multimedia tools and processes for content creation, and possess the capability to translate organizational objectives into effective communications strategy.

 

Position Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications Planning

• Support the development, periodic review and execution of strategic communications plans for the P-8 Program

• Ensure communications efforts align with the goals of our MS&B portfolio and contribute to the broader objectives of BDS

• Collaborate with and seek to help communications teammates to support the business and drive enterprise strategic objectives; engage with multifunctional teammates throughout the company to align and drive business outcomes

 Employee Communications

• Partner with program leadership to foster internal workforce awareness, alignment and inspiration

Executive and Stakeholder Support

• Provide communication support and counsel to program leaders and business development partners

• Engage with government customers, including public affairs officers, and other stakeholders to shape compelling narratives and strategically position the program

Media Relations

• Monitor emergent issues and competitive posture to ensure internal awareness and alignment while protecting and advancing Boeing’s reputation

• Develop proactive media relations strategies to secure earned media in alignment with business objectives, including building and maintaining relationships with members of the media to pitch story ideas, coordinate interviews, and ensure accurate coverage

• Act swiftly to protect trust with employees, customers and the public

Digital and Visual Communications

• Create and/or collaborate on videos, graphics, social media and digital storytelling to bring the program to life

• Ensure brand consistency across all digital assets and messaging

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):  

• 3+ years of experience developing communications tactics that include executive speeches, employee communications, media relations, videos, web content and social media

• 3+ years of experience in Communications (including, but not limited to: corporate communications, news media, and public affairs)

• 3+ years of experience with videography, editing and writing

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

• Bachelor’