Communications & Social Media Specialist

Date: Nov 2, 2024

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 582

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

United Launch Alliance is hiring! We are seeking a creative and strategic digital communication specialist to join our Government Operations and Communications team.

ULA’s Communications team supports internal and external communications, including launch communications, media, social media, advertising, website, intranet, employee meetings and various internal and external events. This individual will be based in our Cape Canaveral and work closely with team members in DC, Colorado and Florida as well as executives and site leadership throughout the company.

The Communications Specialist position supports digital communications, content creation and monitoring across channels including external websites and social media. This teammate also will support ULA’s overall thought leadership and executive positioning strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage ULA’s social media editorial calendar, including coordinating and organizing content, researching background information and securing appropriate media/multimedia content
• Post to ULA’s social media channels and develop/secure approval for responses
• Plan and execute strategic communications plans targeting key stakeholders, including media, digital influencers, thought leaders, influencers, suppliers and the public
• Monitor news and social media, providing quick “heads up” updates to the team and appropriate leadership as well as compiling social and traditional media monitoring reports and metrics
• Support ULA’s overall media and thought leadership strategy

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations marketing or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Experience with digital marketing metrics/reporting.
• Fluency with writing and editing AP Style.
• Shooting photos and/or video.
• Availability to work occasional nights and weekends as launch schedule and events dictate.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with a team in different time zones located across the country.
• Ability to create messaging based on feedback from stakeholders.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time to support launch and events.

Additional Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Minimum of 4 years related experience.
• Experience translating complex and technical messages across multiple channels, including press releases, web/Intranet, social media and talking points.
• Fluency in website management.
• Familiarity with media relations.
• Experience with Meltwater, Sprout Social or similar social media management and analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with digital influencers.
• Experience in aerospace and/or government relations.
• Experience working on or with Capitol Hill or the Administration.
• Basic proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud products.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.