Sr. Principal Public Relations Representative

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

This position will support an Aeronautics Systems site in Melbourne, FL; El Segundo, CA; or Falls Church, VA, with potential for remote/telework. The role is responsible for media relations for the Aeronautics Systems sector and reports to the sector’s media relations manager.

Your communications expertise, knowledge of the national security and Congressional environments will be vital as you help to position the company as an innovation and technology leader in aerospace and defense.

The person selected for this role must be proactive and innovative, and possess media relations experience or directly relevant journalism experience, a strong sense for integrated communications from both strategic and tactical perspectives, outstanding executive presence, and very strong collaboration skills. Working within our matrix organization, the media strategist must be able to independently advise and guide a wide range of business partners across the sector. Experience with our customer communities and knowledge of the aerospace and defense media is key.

If you are a strategic and savvy communications or media professional with an innovative spirit and passion for strategic thinking to achieve top performance in a dynamic, collaborative work environment, please read on.

How you will make a difference

• 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. Activities will include interviews, pitches, events, news products, digital presence and more.
• Work in partnership with communicators across your portfolio to 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 a variety of levels within the company and use those results to evolve strategies and approaches that drive measurable communications and business outcomes.
• Maintain situational awareness on industry news through ongoing media monitoring and flag activities, issues and trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists that cover our space.

Skills for success

• Experience working in media or with members of the media covering the aerospace and defense industry or other highly technical industries.
• Ability to develop pitches and prepare subject matter experts for media engagements.
• Ability to identify and leverage news cycles to advance company thought leadership in priority focus areas; execute press events and site visits.
• Experience in media training and message development.
• Effective AP writing and editing skills, with the ability to draft all types of news content from news releases and news features to long form articles for placement on owned channels.
• Ability to interact with executive leadership confidently and independently.
• Comfort with change in a fast-paced, empowered work environment with strong collaboration and alignment to company priorities.
• Strategic thinking, planning and decision-making.
• High level of attention to detail and creativity.
• A commitment to quality work and accountability for results.
• Curiosity and a willingness to thoughtfully test and learn new tools and approaches.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in a medium to large-sized communications organization, public affairs office, public relations firm or media company
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a large, matrixed and/or geographically dispersed organization; U.S. Government experience strongly preferred.
• Experience developing productive relationships with aerospace and defense journalists
• Experience in technology, aerospace, defense or other science-related business or government field
• Sound judgment in decision making and leadership actions with proven abilities to drive change through creative methods, ideas and approaches

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.