Internal Communications Strategist

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Internal Communications Strategist to support executive and employee engagement efforts. You will craft communications and change narratives, manage multiple deliverables, and partner with corporate communications teams to create compelling content.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in communications or related field, 3+ years in internal communications, and strong writing/editing skills with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, PR, marketing or related field.
• 3+ years in internal or corporate communications and employee engagement.
• Outstanding writing and editing with ability to tailor to executives, managers or staff.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for complex programs.
• Collaborative mindset across internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communications initiatives, including change communications.
• Create emails, intranet stories, newsletters and websites with clear messages.
• Coordinate with graphics and video teams to tell stories visually.
• Engage employees nationwide using multiple channels.

Skills

Internal communications

Writing & editing

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR/English

Tools

SharePoint

WordPress

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Internal Communications Strategist to join our Executive & Internal Communications team and support our internal communications and employee engagement efforts. In this vital role, you will be responsible for creating employee communications and engagement deliverables, as well as supporting our Enterprise Services leaders on their change transformation communications. You will manage multiple communications products at different stages of the planning process, while providing an exemplary attention to detail and outstanding customer service. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our Technology Campus located in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute communications initiatives, with a special emphasis on supporting transformation efforts within our Enterprise Services organizations
• Create clear and compelling communications deliverables, to include emails, intranet stories, websites and newsletters
• Partner across our Corporate Communications creative teams (i.e. graphics, video) to create visual components to help tell stories
• Leverage different channels to engage employees nationwide

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English or other related field
• Three or more years of relevant internal communications, corporate communications and/or employee engagement experience
• Outstanding writing and editing expertise, with a proven ability to tailor communications for executives, managers, or employees
• Meticulous organizational skills paired with attention to detail, ensuring seamless project execution and operational excellence
• Exceptional interpersonal acumen that fosters effective collaboration across internal and external teams with complex organizational structures
• Experience with a content management platform (i..e SharePoint or WordPress)

How You Can Stand Out

• Proven experience in change management communications, adept at steering organizational transformations and managing crisis narratives with clarity and precision
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment
• Proficiency with PoliteMail or other internal email metrics services
• Knowledge within the aerospace and defense sector is strongly desired

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min – Max) $67,000.00 – $126,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead ChangeEngage with ImpactFoster InnovationDeliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect. We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] .

Right Place The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.