Global Executive Communications Rep

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin's International Communications team sits at the exciting intersection of industry, geopolitics and technology. We’re looking for a talented, motivated communications professional to drive executive communications strategy and deliverables. This position will have the unique opportunity to interact with strategic partners across the company and learn the fundamentals of being a trusted communications advisor for executive leadership. The successful candidate will be a driven, process-oriented, highly organized self-starter who can successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary project manager for speaking engagements to include drafting remarks, creating powerpoints and other visuals, incorporating feedback and delivering readahead packages. 
• Build and execute an annual executive communications strategy for executives to deliver brand-shaping narratives.
• Work cross functionally with members of the International and Global Business development teams and business area and enterprise communicators to develop compelling narratives and proof points that align with the business strategy. 
• Craft articles, talking points, leave-behinds and other content with a focus on customer priorities.
• Manage executive social media; craft posts, amplify relevant content and curate an audience. 
• Manage and analyze metrics. 
• Remain agile and responsive to evolving business communications needs, managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.  
• Provide back-up support and contribute as needed to deliver on team priorities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English or equivalent and professional training.
• 6+ years relevant experience in corporate communications, PR and/or marketing communications. Industry or government experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of global news environment and ability to stay abreast of geopolitical developments. 

• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience creating and implementing communications plans.

• Ability to build both strategic and tactical plans that drive perceptions, deliver key messages and get results.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of communication channels, techniques and emerging technologies, with a natural curiosity that leads to continuous improvement.
• Proven exceptional strategic, written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Desired Skills

• Attention to detail, adaptability, and a sense of urgency.
• Willingness to accept feedback and apply continuous learning to adjust and evolve a project.
• A self-starter who can be depended upon to ensure the accuracy and quality of content with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Ability to multitask, adapt and work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and work well under pressure with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including executive management.
• Comfortable providing coaching, new ideas, sensitive feedback and real-world lessons learned to leaders at all levels.
• Project management experience.
• Demonstrated professional presence.
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin's business and/or customers.
• Ability to travel in the U.S. and globally to support events.