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The Boeing Company is looking for a Mid-Level Communications Specialist to join its defense business in Hazelwood, MO.
This role will support leader, employee, brand and select program communications for Boeing’s Phantom Works division, based in St. Louis.
Phantom Works supports classified government programs and advanced innovation for the future of defense. Teammates that join us will get visibility into emerging technologies and defense capabilities that will change the world for decades to come – and the privilege and responsibility to shape and tell those stories.
Daily activities will include partnering with business teams to identify internal and external storytelling opportunities; developing written, video and digital content featuring flight / technology demonstrations and never-before-seen innovation and capabilities; working closely with leadership, Human Resources (HR), employee engagement and business operations to communicate effectively across the Phantom Works organization; updating web and digital content; coordinating with Communicators across Boeing Defense to collectively tell stories about Phantom Works innovation; and, collaborating with communicators across internal/external, media relations, web, social media, trade shows and more to execute across all appropriate channels for any given story.
The successful candidate will have:
A passion for innovation and/or aviation – and storytelling
Experience building communications plans
The capability to identify, shape and execute stories in a timely manner
Excellent writing and video skills (filming and editing)
A driven, proactive and collaborative team player approach
The ability to build strong positive relationships with teammates and leaders
A desire for learning, growth and to helping the business succeed
Willingness to work occasional evenings, nights or weekends – in the event of after-hours business activities (such as a flight event or demonstration)
Capability for occasional travel
Position Responsibilities:
Creates communication plans and branding strategies that are tailored to support enterprise and/or business unit goals and objectives
Supports the development of strategies and tactics to connect strategic target audiences to those objectives and goals while positively impacting Boeing business results, policies, or employee and/or leadership initiatives
Produces content for Boeing internal and external communications channels, as well as co-spaneting activities including digital, print and video
Promotes stories to local, national and trade media and handles media inquiries about business unit activities
Develops, seeks and uses advanced techniques for internal and external communications and branding
This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
3+ years of Communications experience (including, but not limited to: corporate communications, news media, public relations, spaneting or advertising)
Excellent video skills (filming and editing)
Excellent writing skills
A background in content development and storytelling
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
3+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal business partners
Experience working in a fast-paced, self-driven, deadline-driven environment
Strong project management skills
Experience at a large matrixed organization, or working and collaborating across multiple teams for any given project
Basic understanding of defense or high-tech industries, military customers and/or start-up cultures
Experience supporting classified environments or programs
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $80,750 - $109,250
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 05, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
