INTERNAL EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS REP 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

401K

On-site health centers

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Pascagoula, MS is seeking an Internal Communications Specialist to write, edit and curate internal publications that align with company priorities and culture.

You will interview subject matter experts, verify facts, and coordinate content across channels such as Ingalls Connect News and SharePoint, while maintaining established editorial policies and timelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 10 years of experience
• Associates degree and 8 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience
• Masters degree and 4 years of experience
• PhD and 1 year of experience

Responsibilities

• Writes, edits and prepares internal company publications and communications.
• Interviews to obtain items for publication and to verify facts; assigns or approves artwork; and approves final proofs and page layouts, and websites.
• Develops, maintains editorial policy and coordinates production and distribution activities.
• Creates engaging internal communications content for channels like Ingalls Connect News and SharePoint.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Interviewing

Storytelling

Content development

Tools

SharePoint

Monday.com

Job description

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

Writes, edits and prepares internal company publications and communications. Selects, writes, and reviews editorials and special articles. Develops, recommends, and maintains editorial policy. Interviews to obtain items for publication and to verify facts; assigns or approves artwork; and approves final proofs and page layouts, and websites. May coordinate production and distribution activities.

The Internal Communications Specialist creates and coordinates engaging internal communications content that keeps employees informed and connected to company priorities, culture and the work of our shipbuilders. The role proactively identifies stories aligned with the established content calendar, interviews shipbuilders and subject matter experts, and develops content for Ingalls Connect News, myHII/SharePoint and other internal communications channels. Responsibilities include writing and editing stories, managing PCR content, gathering photos and supporting content, and adapting information for a variety of formats, including traditional stories, short‑form digital content, photo/caption features, video and other employee‑focused communications. The position works within established communications strategies and priorities to execute timely, relevant content across internal channels.

Must Have

High School diploma and 10 years of experience

-or-

Associates degree and 8 years of experience

-or-

Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience

-or-

Masters degree and 4 years of experience

-or-

PHD and 1 year of experience

Nice to Have

• Experience in internal, employee or corporate communications
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling and interviewing skills
• Experience identifying, researching and developing employee‑focused stories
• Experience creating and adapting content for digital and short‑form formats
• Experience with visual storytelling and multimedia content creation
• Familiarity with internal communications platforms, content management systems or intranet tools such as SharePoint
• Experience using project and workflow management tools such as Monday.com
• Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, engaging and easy‑to‑understand content
• Experience managing multiple assignments, deadlines and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
• Familiarity with AP Style and editorial standards
• Experience developing content for multiple channels and audiences from a single story or topic

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.