Associate Communications Specialist

Associate Communications 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.

Boeing is looking for an Associate Communications Specialist –  based in Mesa, AZ, to develop and execute internal and external site communications strategies in support of site leaders’ priorities and will be responsible for site communications at two Boeing locations – Mesa, AZ and Ridley Park, PA  –  where the company executes Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Vertical Lift programs, plus other business activities. The site communicator will develop and execute communications strategies that highlight Boeing’s innovative work and support its talented workforce. In addition, the role will provide occasional support for Vertical Lift program communications and require occasional travel as needed.

As a member of the BDS Vertical Lift communications team, the candidate will report to the Vertical Lift Communications manager, partner with site executives, collaborate widely with site communicators in other Boeing locations, state and local government communicators, Vertical Lift program communicators, and communications teammates across the enterprise. 

The position requires strong writing, editing, content creation, and strategy development skills. The capability to build strong relationships with peers and senior leaders, learn the defense business and its customers, and handle sensitive information with discretion will also be crucial to success. 

Position Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications Planning

• Develop and execute communication plans aligned with site executives’ priorities, including site culture, talent acquisition/retention, achievement of milestones, events, leadership initiatives, and stakeholder needs

• Translate complex aerospace and defense information and goals into clear, compelling messages

Employee Communications

• Partner with site leadership to drive local employee morale, and employee awareness of—and alignment with—site priorities and initiatives

• Deliver internal updates through provided company channels with clarity and inspiration, and in alignment with the BDS employee communications strategy

• Produce internal communications deliverables, including internal news and feature stories, leadership messages, plasma screen content, etc

• Monitor workforce sentiment and advise leaders on communications effectiveness

• Prepare site leaders for employee engagements

Media Relations

• With management oversight, may prepare spokespeople for media interviews and may serve as a site spokesperson

• Contribute to press releases, media kits, and talking points tailored to key audiences

• Monitor industry news and align messaging to support public narrative

Executive and Stakeholder Support

• Counsel executives on messaging, reputational issues, and presentation strategy

• Create speeches, op-eds, and briefing materials for targeted engagements

Digital and Visual Communications

• Create and/or collaborate on videos, graphics, social media and digital storytelling

• Ensure brand consistency across all digital assets and messaging

Issues and Crisis Communication

• Ensure brand consistency across all digital assets and messaging

Measurement and Feedback

• Track KPIs such as employee engagement, message penetration, media reach and reputation metrics

• Use feedback loops to adjust tactics in real time

 Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• 1+ years of experience writing communications for senior executives and other leaders

• 1+ years of experience working with senior leaders/executives to communicate strategic plans and objectives

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

• Experience in internal, executive or external communications support

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aerospace industry experience

• Experience working with stakeholders across multiple organizations to drive common objectives

• Proven ability to work effe