Req ID: 50184
Team: N355 COMMUNICATIONS
Entity: HII Corporate Office
Shift: 1st
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Salary Range: $112,000.00 to $139,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
The RoleHII is seeking a Corporate Communications Media Manager to support the corporate communications media relations team. This role will report to HII's media liaison to Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) and will support aligned, responsive public affairs and media strategies across the enterprise, specifically for NNS and Ingalls Shipbuilding. Based on-site and in-person in Newport News, Virginia, this position gives the candidate the opportunity to work daily with shipbuilders and communicators across HII to help advance the company's reputation and mission.
Primary Responsibilities: In partnership with HII's earned media team, you will:
- Curate, write and edit content for public distribution related to shipbuilding, national security and the HII mission
- Support the development of digital content for external, internal and social platforms
- Maintain content across HII external and internal media channels, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with enterprise strategies
- Develop creative, compelling content to support HII's communication efforts that highlight the people, programs, and innovations that define HII
- Support crisis communication planning and response efforts
- Develop communication and security plans for media visits and support on-site media engagements
- Collaborate daily with teammates across the enterprise, including occasional travel to support major milestone events and trade shows
What You'll Do As Part of the HII Corporate Communications Team:- Strengthen understanding of HII's mission, workforce, and industry to foster positive relationships with media, stakeholders, and the public
- Support enterprise reputation, program capture efforts, and strategic business initiatives
- Provide communications support for major ship milestones
- Help attract top talent by communicating the scale, purpose and opportunity of the HII mission in service of those who protect our freedom
Must HaveBachelors degree in a relevant discipline (or the equivalent in education, training and experience) plus 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; OR
Master's degree and 4 years relevant experience
Nice to Have- Experience in the defense and aeronautical industry
- Media relations and issues management
- Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills
- AP Style proficiency
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage 24-hour news cycle
