Communications Specialist

Huntsville, AL (On-site)

$60/hr – $75/hrSenior Level12+ years expContract

Posted 6 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive integrated communications strategy and execution that align with business priorities, while advising senior leaders on messaging, media engagement, and audience reach. Lead media relations, content creation, and analytics to continually improve impact, with crisis and special-project support as part of the core remit.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that support business priorities and organizational goals.
  • Create compelling internal and external communications content, including: Press Releases, Executive Talking Points, Executive Memos, Intranet and Internet Content, Video Scripts, Advertising Copy, Social Media Posts, Trade Show Materials, Presentations.
  • Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel on messaging, audience engagement, and communication best practices.
  • Partner closely with stakeholders across the segment to ensure communications are clear, consistent, timely, and aligned with company values and brand standards.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets; pitch stories, respond to inquiries, and prepare subject matter experts for media interactions.
  • Monitor and analyze communications effectiveness, using data and feedback to improve strategy and execution.
  • Support crisis communications planning and response efforts.
  • Lead communications support for special projects, executive initiatives, and VIP visits.
  • Collaborate with operating divisions, centers of excellence, and site leadership to develop, coordinate, and approve communications materials.
  • Determine the most effective communications approach for assignments and projects with a high degree of independence and sound judgment.

Requirements

  • Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans.
  • Strong background in executive communications, storytelling, and media relations.
  • Experience drafting news releases and preparing executives or subject matter experts for media engagement.
  • Familiarity with digital communications tools and platforms.
  • Experience creating PowerPoint briefings and executive-level presentations.
  • Ability to analyze and report communications metrics and translate insights into recommendations.
  • Knowledge of AP Style.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

  • Experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry.
  • Experience in Marketing, product launches.

Benefits

  • Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.
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Butler Aerospace & Defense

STATE-OF-THE-ART, QUALITY, COST-OPTIMIZED SOLUTIONSFounded in 1947, Butler Aerospace & Defense/BAA is a U.S. Aerospace & Defense Engineering Solutions Provider, part of HCLTech, one of the global leaders of Engineering and Technology solutions.Companies and Agencies come to us when they need to solve engineering challenges and enable their digital transformation. Our Full Life Cycle Solutions offer our partners RAPID and AGILE execution.

Founded in 1947
Shelton, Connecticut, USA
514 employees (32 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$60/hr – $75/hr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $137K. Based on 6,030 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
18 (4% of company)
Median Tenure
36.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.4%
Direct
56.3%
Referral
7.3%
Social
9.8%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~514
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Communications Specialist

Butler Aerospace & Defense · Huntsville, AL · On-site