Comms Senior Staff, Global Media Relations

Description Primary responsibilities: Develop and support communications strategies for enterprise strategic initiatives and thought leadership plans, including 21st Century Security priorities. Support enterprise corporate media relations efforts and coordination of priority media relations activities across Business Areas. Develop communications materials for key executives to include speeches, remarks, op-eds, talking points, briefing materials, etc. Build and maintain relationships with and pitch story ideas to key journalists. Serve as media spokesperson as necessary. Support key corporate and public affairs communications processes. Effectively collaborate with internal business partners, Executive Communications, Investor Relations, Finance, Legal, Government Affairs, Communications and other colleagues across Enterprise Operations and Business Areas on key activities to align strategy and ensure desired communications outcomes. Provide insightful, informed and strategic communications counsel to executives. Manage multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously. Must live within close proximity of major LM facility. Bethesda location preferred. Ability to travel when needed. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years of professional experience; or 8 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree. Significant communications experience in aerospace/defense, publicly traded company, government or B2G public relations or communications agency / consultancy, preferred. Communications experience including media relations, corporate communications, executive communications, thought leadership and communications strategy and message development. Ability to travel as required. Desired Skills Significant media relations experience. Strong communications planning and project management experience. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across levels, teams and functions. Professional communications experience and strong interest in domestic and international political and policy dynamics and their implications for media and messaging strategy. Experience and interest in financial communications. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and compellingly. Motivated self-starter who works effectively under competing priorities and tight deadlines. Innovative and creative thinker, with a strong work ethic, excellent judgement, positive attitude and excellent prioritization and time management skills. Other Information Clearance Level: None. Ability to work remotely: Part‑time remote telework – employee will work part of their schedule remotely and part at a designated Lockheed Martin facility; weekly schedule to be discussed during hiring process. Work schedule: 4 × 10 hour day, 3 days off per week. Pay Rate Annual base salary range (varies by state): $106,100 – 187,105 for most states (excluding major metropolitan areas) or $122,000 – 211,485 for major metropolitan areas. Salary reflects responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market considerations. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays. Incentive plans are also available. Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Experience Level: Experienced Professional. Business Unit: Corporate Headquarters. Relocation Available: Possible. Career Area: Public Relations. Type: Full‑time. Shift: First. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin