Communication Specialist

Orbital ATK

Company Overview:

As a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, Orbital ATK designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world both as a prime contractor and as a merchant supplier. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; satellites and associated components and services; composite aerospace structures; tactical missiles, subsystemsand defense electronics; and precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition. Headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, Orbital ATK employs approximately 13,000 people across the U.S. and several international locations.

https://www.orbitalatk.com


Position Details

Communication Specialist
Job
Full-time
10/18/2017
Twin Cities Metro
Plymouth, MN

Orbital ATK is seeking an experienced Communication Specialist to join our Armament Systems Division in our Plymouth, MN location.

External Communications:

  • Develop and execute public relations and social media strategies
  • Collaborate with organizational partners in producing content (both written and verbal communications) for social media, corporate internet content, media relations and collateral materials
  • Participate in creating direction for external events (trade shows and internally sponsored demonstrations and events)
  • Develop positive media relationships
  • Manage corporate intranet and social media content contributions for this operating division
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts on content production
  • Generate and pitch ideas for social media and media relations
  • Produce earned media through social, political and media outreach
  • Participate in advertising planning and execution
  • Develop and maintain reporting metrics to illustrate the value of communications efforts 

Internal Communications:

  • Collaborate with organizational partners to create content that informs employees (benefits, community relations and volunteer opportunities and operational information)
  • Manage division level intranet site and digital signage media platforms
  • Help develop audio/video podcast capability to inform employees
  • Assist in the planning and execution of internal events (to include company celebrations and community involvement) 
  • Support crisis communications planning and response

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Excellent verbal and written skills – ability to create content that tells the organization’s story 
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship as a pre-requisite.
  • BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related field
  • Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience
  • Technical understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest)
  • Strong networking skills
  • Customer service centric skills
  • Preferred industry experience in Communication/PR Roles in within the defense industry, military, B2B, or agency experience supporting a technical field
  • Skilled in creating, editing and promoting written and visual content 
  • Ability to travel (10%)

United in pride and shared goals, Orbital ATK employees come from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable solutions. Work with the best and unleash your potential.

If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.



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