Senior Aerospace Media Relations Strategist

Northrop Grumman Corp.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a media relations professional to lead strategic media engagement across Aeronautics Systems, including interview preparation, executive positioning, and cross‑portfolio collaboration.

This role supports program objectives and expands the company’s thought leadership in aerospace and defense. The candidate will monitor industry news, develop journalist relationships, and deliver measurable communications results, while traveling up to 25% and potentially

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience or Master’s with 6 years in a medium to large communications organization.
• Experienced in the use of media monitoring and metrics applications
• Demonstrated knowledge in the development, deployment and activation of strategic media & communication campaigns with measurable business impact
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; travel may include intra-office across sites as needed

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with media and public relations professionals across the company to develop and execute strategic approaches to media relations that support program and business objectives, including proactive and reactive media relations.
• Direct, prepare and position company-wide subject matter experts for interviews and interactions with members of the media.
• Prepare and share regular results and metrics on integrated communications efforts at various levels and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Maintain situational awareness on industry news through media monitoring and flag issues and trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists covering our space.

Skills

Media relations

Pitch development

AP writing

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Media monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Metrics software

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a media relations professional to lead strategic media engagement across Aeronautics Systems, including interview preparation, executive positioning, and cross‑portfolio collaboration.

This role supports program objectives and expands the company’s thought leadership in aerospace and defense. The candidate will monitor industry news, develop journalist relationships, and deliver measurable communications results, while traveling up to 25% and potentially