Senior Communications Specialist

Senior Communications Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Boeing. The company is more committed than ever to strengthening our safety practices and culture and bringing lasting improvements to aerospace safety.

Boeing is looking for a Senior Communications Specialist who is highly motivated, creative, and experienced in crisis communications to join the team in Seattle, WA. As a member of the Enterprise Safety and Quality team, this communicator will collaborate with business partners, enterprise colleagues and external stakeholders to lead communications in response to accidents and incidents primarily involving commercial products, and for the Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness organization.

The position requires the capability to network with senior experts, understand the regulatory and legal environment, act with discretion and have excellent judgment. The position also requires strong writing and editing skills, understanding of digital channels and storytelling, and the ability to learn and utilize a variety of communications tools and processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Acts as the communications lead in response to aerospace accidents and incidents, working collaboratively with other communications professionals and subject-matter experts across the enterprise to activate the company’s multi-channel response in line with external stakeholder expectations (e.g. airlines, NTSB, FAA)

• Develops timely responses to emergent issues regarding safety and compliance across Boeing’s commercial product line, in conjunction with relevant internal stakeholders

• Leads proactive crisis communications planning to ensure readiness across the commercial and defense portfolios

• Contributes to strategic integrated communications plans – including digital, social and traditional communications strategies – that tell the story of Boeing’s commitment to safety and the continued efforts to improve

• Develops and maintains relationships with external counterparts at investigative and/or regulatory agencies to ensure messaging and material is compliant, while serving as a subject matter expert externally as required

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in crisis communications and issues management, content development and storytelling. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and be capable to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines. The candidate will have the ability to team effectively at all levels of the company. Work outside of traditional office hours is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• 5+ years of experience in issues management

• 5+ years of experience in developing and implementing strategic communications plans

• 5+ years of experience providing strategic counsel to senior / executive leaders

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aerospace experience

• Experience managing internal and external strategic relationships

• Experience working with large cross-functional teams

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.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range for: $133,450 – $180,550

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation base