The Charleston Operations Communications Representative is responsible for planning and coordinating all local and state-level communications activities for HII Newport News Shipbuilding Charleston Operations.
This role serves as the primary communications liaison supporting internal workforce communications, local community relations messaging, and site-level brand alignment in partnership with enterprise communications team at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia and, where needed for media relations, HII.
The Communications Representative develops and executes communication strategies that support workforce engagement, operational priorities, recruiting initiatives, community relations, and corporate citizenship efforts throughout the South Carolina region.
The role works closely with site leadership, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Government & Community Relations, Training, Operations, and corporate communications teams to ensure consistent messaging, strong brand representation, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Writes, edits and prepares internal company publications and communications.
Selects, writes, and reviews editorials and special articles.
Develops, recommends, and maintains editorial policy.
Interviews to obtain items for publication and to verify facts; assigns or approves artwork; and approves final proofs and page layouts, and websites.
May coordinate production and distribution activities.

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience
Master’s Degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

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