Helping to shape and execute the media relations strategy by providing guidance on proactive media outreach
Responding to reporter inquiries and pitching ideas for interviews, roundtables, briefings, site visits and more
Maintaining relationships with key media outlets and partnering with Northrop Grumman communicators to identify earned media opportunities
Driving earned media for the sector through proactive outreach, query response, and event planning
Triage and track incoming reporter inquiries and work with division communications teams to bring inquiries to conclusion
Perform in-depth media analysis including media landscape, measuring, and reporting performance of media events and releases
Overseeing the sector’s press release process, identifying efficiencies and clearing roadblocks as needed
Supporting and coordinating internal media training
Supporting external events such as trade shows and space launches

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Experience successfully developing and deploying communications practices
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; travel includes launches, tradeshows, as well as other sites, in support of the business as needed
Experience developing and executing strategic media-relations plans
Ability to leverage news cycles to deliver priority messages to decision-making news consumers
Ability to lead and support media events
Understanding of media monitoring and metrics

Media Relations Representative – Level 3

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