Entry-Level Communications Specialist

Entry-Level 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 Entry-Level Communications Specialist – based in Mesa, AZ, to support communications at the Boeing site in Mesa, AZ and provide back-up communications support for Ridley Park, PA. Both sites house the company’s Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Vertical Lift programs and other business activities. The site communicator will support the promotion of organizational activities and prepare communication materials 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 a member of the BDS Vertical Lift communications team, the candidate will report to the Vertical Lift Communications manager, partner with site executives, collaborate 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 employee awareness of—and alignment with 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, videos, 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

• Work with the manager or other Communications specialists to prepare spokespeople for media interviews

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

• Monitor industry news and align messaging to support public narrative

• May serve as a site spokesperson

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

• 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 effectively with large cross-functional teams

• Experience in content development and storytelling

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process” to all job descriptions moving forward.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, P