Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Communications

Level 3 Communications, Inc$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of experience or Graduate Degree with 7 years of experience; or at least 13 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Exceptional writing skills with a strong command of language and clarity.
  • Deep understanding of the defense industry and ability to translate complex concepts.
  • Proven ability to create engaging communications content for diverse audiences.
  • Experience in managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the President and leadership to create a cohesive communications program that aligns with strategic goals.
  • Develop innovative and strategic content for internal and external communications.
  • Work with Business Development on marketing initiatives, creating varied promotional materials.
  • Engage with reporters to secure media coverage on business capabilities and milestones.
  • Craft social media content in partnership with corporate channel owners to promote the IVS business.
  • Design internal communications to support change initiatives and motivate employees.
  • Research and analyze communication metrics and industry trends to enhance the communications strategy.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity for professional development and on-the-job training.
  • Collaborative work environment with senior leadership involvement.
  • Exposure to high-level defense industry operations and strategic communications.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Communications

Job Code: 43781

Job Location: Londonderry, NH

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

In this position, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and measuring communications that reflect the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Vision Solutions (IVS) business sector. The scope includes both internal and external communications leveraging a variety of channels to reach key audiences. The role requires exceptional writing abilities, a strong understanding of the defense industry and the capacity to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content. In addition, this position will evaluate and synthesize communications measures to increase impact and derive insights.

Essential Functions:

  • Work closely with the sector President and the senior leadership team to develop, implement and measure an integrated internal and external communications program aligned to the business strategy.
  • Create strategic, innovative and engaging communications content to reach a variety of internal and external audiences. Develop key messages and materials that align with our company's mission, values and strategic goals.
  • Partner with Business Development on marketing communications campaigns to support keep-sold, capture and growth initiatives. Write and develop marketing content such as advertising, videos, webpages, brochures and interactive presentations.
  • Partner with subject matter experts on reporter engagements to secure earned media about the business' capabilities, program milestones and product launches.
  • Partner with corporate channel owners to develop and implement social media content about the IVS business.
  • Support the deployment of change initiatives by developing internal communications for the sector President to educate, inspire and motivate, advising on local preferences, global best practices and culture.
  • Write and create the sector President's communications tactics including speeches, presentations, articles, op-eds, thought leadership, editorials, social media and reports.
  • Conduct comprehensive research to develop metrics for the sector's communications program. Monitor aerospace and defense industry trends, emerging technologies and other pertinent topics to support communication objectives.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
  • Manage multiple writing projects under tight deadlines, adapting to changing priorities as needed.
  • Willingness to travel.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in the defense industry highly desired


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