Strategic Internal Communications Lead (Hybrid)

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York (York County)

Hybrid

USD 92,000 - 157,000

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Job summary

BAE Systems seeks an experienced communications professional to translate technical updates into clear content, drive internal storytelling, and manage broad communications for ground vehicle programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with program teams, leadership briefing, and event support in a hybrid York, PA or Sterling Heights, MI setting.

You will develop articles, intranet content, talking points, and campaigns, while coordinating with multiple teams to ensure timely, impactful

Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or English, and six years of relevant experience, or the overall equivalent.
  • Extensive knowledge of AP Style and corporate journalism.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Attentive to detail with solid editing skills.
  • Experience building relationships with diverse and geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
  • Internal communications and stakeholder management experience.
  • Ability to drive positive engagement from a diversified and widespread workforce.
  • Leadership experience as either a direct people manager or project team lead.
  • Must reside within commuting distance of York, PA or Sterling Heights, MI to support a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex technical and program updates into clear, engaging content that helps employees understand how their work contributes to our ground vehicle portfolio.
  • Partner with program teams to identify and elevate internal milestones worth recognizing and sharing.
  • Develop a broad range of internal communications materials, including articles, talking points, intranet content, and event collateral, maintaining consistency in voice, messaging, and quality.
  • Create and manage long-term communications plans and schedules that keep product visibility efforts on track.
  • Coordinate with the external communications team to ensure employees receive major company news internally.
  • Prepare internal briefing materials so leaders can speak confidently and accurately about company announcements.
  • Lead communications for ground vehicle products, small campaigns, and events, coordinating materials and messaging to deliver a cohesive, professional presence.
  • Prepare event content and talking points and support senior leaders with coaching and preparation for speaking and opportunities at industry events.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure deliverables are completed on time and to standard.
  • Manage internal digital channels to deliver timely, relevant updates.
  • Support internal recognition campaigns that highlight employee achievements and team milestones.
  • Track content performance and apply data-driven insights to improve reach and engagement.
  • Tailor communications for different employee audiences, from individual contributors to senior leaders, ensuring relevance and clarity at every level.
  • Contribute to reactive communications and issues response, applying critical thinking to protect company reputation and uphold corporate values.
  • Gather and incorporate employee feedback to continuously refine messaging and improve communication effectiveness.
  • Lead effective meetings with internal and external stakeholders, managing relationships with professionalism and care.
  • Support internal thought leadership initiatives, including leadership Q&A sessions, town halls, and fireside chats, that build organizational trust and transparency.

Skills

AP Style
Corporate journalism
Verbal communication
Written communication
Editing skills
Stakeholder management
Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Communications/Journalism/English)
Master’s Degree

Job description

BAE Systems seeks an experienced communications professional to translate technical updates into clear content, drive internal storytelling, and manage broad communications for ground vehicle programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with program teams, leadership briefing, and event support in a hybrid York, PA or Sterling Heights, MI setting.

You will develop articles, intranet content, talking points, and campaigns, while coordinating with multiple teams to ensure timely, impactful

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