Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.

What does this role look like?

We are seeking a dynamic media relations manager to join our Space Communications leadership team to help lead our storytelling efforts, crisis communications and rapid response strategies, and team operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating and implementing strategic campaigns, using AI to streamline and elevate, enhancing brand awareness through earned media efforts, leading crisis communications, and managing PR projects and professionals.

This leader should be comfortable with and prepared to support and drive communications activities regarding disruptive capabilities and complex subject matter, including for the company’s space exploration and emerging technology portfolios. They’ll support and guide a team spearheading external communications, advising executives, conducting media relations, supporting externally-facing thought leadership efforts, and executing crisis communications for a variety of emerging situations.

Reporting to the external communications senior manager, the successful candidate will work with business leaders and Communications colleagues to support the overall strategy and track and report results.

In this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities:

• Oversee and guide a team of PR professionals responsible for media relations and thought leadership, ensure all deliverables meet the Corporation’s media relations standards and promote a coordinated story.

• Collaborate with communicators, government relations and business development organizations to understand their business objectives, prioritize requests and drive an overarching media outreach strategy.

• Serve as first-line editor for team’s content (news releases, media statements, communications strategies/tactics, etc.).

• Provide overall support, and jump in where needed, to drive the team’s storytelling efforts on a variety of programs and topics in the space exploration and advanced technology portfolios.

• Build and maintain relationships with reporters and other influencers.

• Develop and implement a rapid response approach for integrating quickly into news cycles.

• Implement and continuously refine crisis communications/reputational risk program, to include preparation and response.

• Provide insightful, informed and strategic communications counsel to business leaders to include media training.

• Manage multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously, and support corporate-wide initiatives.

• Own media operations, including maintaining and enhancing media coverage metrics and analysis program and templates, leveraging digital tools like AI.

This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work: Denver, Colorado

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, and be expected to work in the office.

Basic Qualifications:

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field (advertising, etc.).

• Media relations experience.

• Understanding of contemporary communications and industry trends.

• Previous experience with communications measurement techniques.

Desired Skills:

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Results-driven with an ability to develop and execute communications strategies to achieve desired outcomes.

• Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership and external stakeholders including influencers.

• Experience leading a team.

• Prior experience working with government public affairs and/or communications counterparts at various organizations.

• Ability to convey highly complex information in clear, compelling ways.

• Demonstrated exceptional writing, editing and oral communication skills.

• Strong communications planning and project management experience.

• Able to track news, social and digital metrics and analysis, leverage AI, and use results to inform future communications strategies and activities.

• Comfortable working as part of a fast-paced, matrixed team with close attention to detail

• Crisis communications experience and sense of urgency.

• Strong work ethic, excellent prioritization and time management skills.

• Motivated self-starter who performs without appreciable direction.

PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:

• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.

• Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits of Employment:

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.

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We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans Network

Hiring Our Heroes

Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities

At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. …just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!

Clearance Level:None

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely:Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position:9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $106,100 - $187,105. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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