External Communications and Events Director

About the Role

This position will lead a talented media relations, brand/marketing, executive communications, tradeshow and events team. The director will oversee all elements of PR and marketing and events, collaborate with and advise senior business leaders to shape strategy, handle crisis communications, manage budgets and resources, and lead employee development. This role is expected to foster storytelling around innovation…

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and lead high-impact communications campaigns that differentiate capabilities in space and advanced strategic business goals.
• Create and deliver compelling messages for media, marketing and thought leadership channels that advance thought leadership on key issues in space.
• Advise senior leaders and executive leadership across the business on communications strategy and messaging.
• Lead the implementation of innovations to embrace new technologies, new channels, and new media to tell our story in inspiring and meaningful ways.
• Build and manage relationships with tier one reporters covering the industry, pitch and oversee executive-level media interviews.
• Oversee marketing communications strategy for paid, shared and owned media including social media, web, trade shows, special events, sponsorships and advertising. Lead and develop a high-performing team of communications professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 10+ years of communications experience.
• 8+ years of leadership experience, with leading and developing other leaders a must.
• Experience successfully managing extensive budgets.
• Experience in aerospace and defense and/or high-tech industries.
• Proven exceptional and high quality strategic communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels including executive leadership.

Benefits

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.