Responsibilities

• Curate, write and edit content for public distribution related to shipbuilding, national security and the HII mission
• Support the development of digital content for external, internal and social platforms
• Maintain content across HII external and internal media channels, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with enterprise strategies
• Develop creative, compelling content to support HII’s communication efforts that highlight the people, programs, and innovations that define HII
• Support crisis communication planning and response efforts
• Develop communication and security plans for media visits and support on-site media engagements
• Collaborate daily with teammates across the enterprise, including occasional travel to support major milestone events and trade shows
• Strengthen understanding of HII’s mission, workforce, and industry to foster positive relationships with media, stakeholders, and the public
• Support enterprise reputation, program capture efforts, and strategic business initiatives
• Provide communications support for major ship milestones

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline (or the equivalent in education, training and experience) plus 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; OR
• Master's degree and 4 years relevant experience
• US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
• Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
• Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Preferred

• Experience in the defense and aeronautical industry
• Media relations and issues management
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills
• AP Style proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage 24-hour news cycle

Benefits

• medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• on-site health centers
• tele-medicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• savings plan options (401K)
• financial education and planning tools
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts