Senior Associate, Strategic Communications
Job Title: Senior Associate, Strategic Communications
Job Code: 39840
Job Location: Remote Opportunity
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris External Communications is seeking a strategic and agile communicator to join our dynamic team. The selected candidate will play a central role in maintaining the team’s operational rhythms, while also working with teammates to design and execute integrated communications plans that drive business results and advance the company’s strategy. This is a unique opportunity for a strong writer, editor and project manager to play a leading role in enterprise-level communications campaigns at a purpose-driven company that is setting the pace for change in the defense technology industry.
Essential Functions:
Facilitate coordination across the External Communications team’s functions (public relations, social media, web, creative services and trade shows) on campaigns, events and special projects to ensure all communications reflect the standards, vision and strategic direction of the enterprise
Drive opportunities for communications content generated at the segment and functional level to be elevated to an enterprise level as part of a cohesive “One L3Harris” narrative, while also maximizing the leveraging of content across corporate communications channels
Collaborate with colleagues at the segment level and in corporate functions on the drafting and execution of integrated communications plans for priority pursuits, keep-sold efforts and corporate announcements
Draft and maintain a library of fact sheets, webpages and other collateral for stakeholder engagements
Draft and/or edit remarks, talking points, briefings and other written materials for senior leaders’ external engagements
Assist with the maintenance of an enterprise-level calendar of program milestones and key events, as well as associated communications tactics
Assist with composing and compiling metrics and other reports to senior leadership
Assist leaders and teammates across the External Communications team and the segment communications teams with special projects and surge support as needed
Occasional travel required (up to 10%)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years minimum prior of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
A detail-oriented mindset; strong commitment to the highest standards for quality, accuracy and consistency; and a bias for action
An exceptional ability to write and edit compelling content for diverse audiences across various communications channels (candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide writing samples)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, while also responding with agility to changing priorities in a highly dynamic business environment
Comfort collaborating with leaders and teammates at all levels of a matrixed organization and exercising influence without authority when necessary
Commitment to standardizing processes and applying lessons learned to improve workflows for recurring projects
Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry or another high-tech or B2G sector
Capacity to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content
Familiarity with industry trends and best practices in strategic communications, digital media and storytelling to continuously improve content and processes
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $61,500-$114,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $54,000-$100,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Job Code: 39840
Job Location: Remote Opportunity
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris External Communications is seeking a strategic and agile communicator to join our dynamic team. The selected candidate will play a central role in maintaining the team’s operational rhythms, while also working with teammates to design and execute integrated communications plans that drive business results and advance the company’s strategy. This is a unique opportunity for a strong writer, editor and project manager to play a leading role in enterprise-level communications campaigns at a purpose-driven company that is setting the pace for change in the defense technology industry.
Essential Functions:
Facilitate coordination across the External Communications team’s functions (public relations, social media, web, creative services and trade shows) on campaigns, events and special projects to ensure all communications reflect the standards, vision and strategic direction of the enterprise
Drive opportunities for communications content generated at the segment and functional level to be elevated to an enterprise level as part of a cohesive “One L3Harris” narrative, while also maximizing the leveraging of content across corporate communications channels
Collaborate with colleagues at the segment level and in corporate functions on the drafting and execution of integrated communications plans for priority pursuits, keep-sold efforts and corporate announcements
Draft and maintain a library of fact sheets, webpages and other collateral for stakeholder engagements
Draft and/or edit remarks, talking points, briefings and other written materials for senior leaders’ external engagements
Assist with the maintenance of an enterprise-level calendar of program milestones and key events, as well as associated communications tactics
Assist with composing and compiling metrics and other reports to senior leadership
Assist leaders and teammates across the External Communications team and the segment communications teams with special projects and surge support as needed
Occasional travel required (up to 10%)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years minimum prior of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
A detail-oriented mindset; strong commitment to the highest standards for quality, accuracy and consistency; and a bias for action
An exceptional ability to write and edit compelling content for diverse audiences across various communications channels (candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide writing samples)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, while also responding with agility to changing priorities in a highly dynamic business environment
Comfort collaborating with leaders and teammates at all levels of a matrixed organization and exercising influence without authority when necessary
Commitment to standardizing processes and applying lessons learned to improve workflows for recurring projects
Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry or another high-tech or B2G sector
Capacity to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content
Familiarity with industry trends and best practices in strategic communications, digital media and storytelling to continuously improve content and processes
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $61,500-$114,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $54,000-$100,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
#LI-Remote
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