RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Corporate is seeking an Associate Public Relations Representative who has demonstrated attention to detail, exceptional organization skills and an insatiable desire to grow their career in communications.

This position will be located in Falls Church, VA with the option of a hybrid remote schedule. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about communications, believes in the power of teamwork and can’t start their day without consuming all the day’s news. You will work closely with communications professionals across the company and become a trusted resource for colleagues. As a member of a high-energy team, you will help support the Communications team and business leaders to tell our story to our audiences.

In this role, you will:

• Research, produce and distribute weekly communications products and reports
• Write, edit and produce news releases, strategic content, summaries and other detailed products
• Manage the company News Bureau X (formerly known as Twitter) handle and Internet presence
• Serve as the hub for our company’s news content, working across our four businesses and their product lines
• Coordinate with Communications colleagues to integrate news content into their strategies and plans
• Monitor, track, report and maintain situational awareness of relevant news
• Support Communications colleagues and executives across the company while helping run the company News Bureau

About you:

• Incredibly organized with impeccable attention to detail
• Self-motivated, poised and approachable, able to work with minimal supervision
• Thrive in fast-paced, action-oriented environments and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, reprioritize quickly and meet deadlines
• Intellectually curious and interested in learning about complex topics, with a knack for taking those topics and distilling them into engaging and digestible stories

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree with 2 years of communications, journalism, marketing or related experience OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years of communications, journalism, marketing or related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Associated Press style writing
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional writing and editing requirements under tight deadlines
• A commitment to quality work, planning, high attention to detail and accountability for results
• Demonstrated mastery of Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with media relations and planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in or with military, defense industry, and/or government
• Experience working in a large and geographically dispersed and matrixed organization
• Impeccable attention to detail, first-time quality work and results-driven
• Experience with media relations
• Experience in social media planning and execution
• Passion and curiosity for following the news

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Salary range: 59,600 - 89,400

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.