Senior Communications and Content Specialist
Saab
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Syracuse • District of Columbia • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $97,000 - $121,300 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Developing sophisticated storytelling initiatives, including executive thought leadership, program storytelling, and capability narratives.
- Managing content planning, publishing, and optimization for digital channels, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
- Creating clear, compelling written and multimedia content that translates complex, technical, and program-related information into digital narratives.
- Producing and editing content including website stories, executive messages, social posts, and digital campaign assets.
- Supporting high-visibility announcements such as major contract awards, strategic partnerships, and facility expansions.
- Monitoring digital performance metrics and using insights to improve content effectiveness and audience engagement.
- Partnering with subject matter experts, program leadership, HR, business development, and government relations to develop content that aligns with business priorities.
- Ensuring brand consistency and messaging alignment across all digital platforms.
- Managing external vendors, such as designers, photographers, and videographers, as needed.
- Staying updated on digital marketing and defense industry trends to refine strategies.
- Traveling 5 - 10% (typically 1 - 2 trips per year), as well as international travel approximately once per year.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree (preferably in a communications discipline) or related experience with 8+ years of experience, or MA/MS degree (preferably in marketing communications or a related discipline) with 6+ years of experience.
- Strong creativity and storytelling abilities, with the flexibility to tailor messaging for diverse audiences and digital formats.
- Proven track record of developing and executing innovative, creative communications strategies and campaigns.
- Demonstrated experience creating and managing digital assets for various platforms, including social media and web content.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and editorial judgment skills.
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Skilled in optimizing content using SEO best practices to increase visibility and engagement across digital channels.
- Proficient in website content editing, layout adjustments, and maintaining consistency with brand voice and messaging across CMS platforms.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.) or similar tools for basic graphic design and video editing.
- Comfortable analyzing performance metrics using Google Analytics, social media insights, and other digital tools to inform and refine content strategies.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills to ensure alignment and execution across departments.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
content planningdigital marketingstorytellingSEO best practiceswritingeditingproject managementdigital asset managementgraphic designvideo editing
Soft skills
creativitystorytelling abilitiesflexibilityeditorial judgmentinterpersonal communicationcross-functional communicationcollaborationtime managementadaptabilitystrategic thinking