Media Relations Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Lead an earned media portfolio designed to elevate company thought leadership on priority technology and market focus areas that support an enterprise narrative.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeCalifornia, Florida, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $199,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an earned media portfolio designed to elevate company thought leadership on priority technology and market focus areas that support an enterprise narrative.
Partner with communications colleagues across the enterprise to develop a strategic approach to media relations, including proactive and reactive media interviews, pitches, events, news products, digital presence and more.
Build awareness of your earned media strategies, gaining buy-in and feedback as you refine the approach to media storytelling to promote the Aeronautics Systems business portfolio.
Prepare and position Aeronautics Systems subject matter experts for earned media opportunities and maintain coordination and collaboration with the Sector Communications Strategy team on a steady media presence/narrative to promote the Aeronautics Systems business portfolio.
Prepare and share regular results, media trends, and metrics on media relations efforts at a variety of levels within the company and leverage those results to evolve strategies and approaches to achieve intended communications and business goals.
Stay informed on industry news and flag issues and trends for appropriate internal stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and develop media and public relations professionals across the company.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree and minimum of 7 years of experience; or master’s degree and minimum or 5 years of experience in media relations, communications, public relations, or public affairs for a medium- to large-sized organization.
Experience leading people.
Demonstrated knowledge in the developing, deploying and activating strategic media & communication campaigns with measurable business impact.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; travel may include intra-office within the DC metro area, as well as other sites and locations, in support of the business, as needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain US Govt clearance and special program access based on business needs.
US Citizenship is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

media relationscommunicationspublic relationspublic affairsstrategic media campaignscommunication campaignsmetrics analysismedia storytellingearned media strategiesmedia trends

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationstrategic thinkingcommunicationfeedback incorporationawareness buildingstakeholder engagementteam developmentproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeUS Government clearance