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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role supports the Textron Systems business unit of Textron, Inc. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Job Summary:

The Textron Systems Communications Strategist will partner with the company's functional teams (i.e., Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Environmental Health & Safety, Supply Chain, Marketing & Communications) as assigned to assist in the development of employee and leader communications campaigns that support Textron Systems' growth. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, Marketing & Communications, you will support the leaders of your assigned functional teams in two ways:

       To strategize and continuously improve communications within their organizations for engagement, retention and successful execution

       To strategize and continuously improve their teams' communications to the entire business to ensure organizational alignment and successful execution

In addition, our Communications Strategists manage and continuously improve the company's employee and leader communications channels, including but not limited to e-newsletters, digital signage and print materials. The Communications Strategist will also partner with the broader team to develop and execute external communications efforts, including but not limited to social media & owned content, to support functional team and brand efforts.

Our Communications Strategists also manage the vendors and tools we utilize to support this work, including our email distribution and measurement tool, digital signage solution and others.

Candidates should be detail-oriented and highly motivated, with the ability to think strategically, adapt quickly and work equally effectively individually or as part of a team. Excellent writing, editing and communication skills, as well as analytical abilities, are essential.

Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

       Deliver high-impact, innovative communications, partnering with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging

       Continuously improve style and format of communications based on our style guide and playbooks and ongoing metrics

       Lead regular meetings with internal customers to understand and plan ahead of communications needs

       Create and execute effective, measurable, omnichannel employee and leader communication plans and campaigns to generate alignment and successful execution

       Actively contribute to other projects, special programs, cross-functional initiatives or tasks as assigned

       3-5 years of pertinent experience

       Exemplary writing and editing skills

       Experience with developing and executing strategic campaigns for employee, leader and executive communications across channels

       Experience managing newsletters

       Superior attention to detail

       Reliable project planning and execution skills

       Action-oriented self-starter

       Highly professional verbal and written communications skills to interact successfully with peers, employees and leaders at all levels of the organization

       Experience working in a high-compliance environment, i.e., aerospace and defense (preferred), health care, finance, government

       Ability to prioritize and execute work successfully in a fast-paced environment

       Preferred: experience developing and utilizing KPIs to inform communications continuous improvement efforts

       All candidates are expected to provide recent professional writing samples

Education Requirements:

       Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or Business

Primary Location - Hunt Valley, MD

How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?
Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.  

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.  We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- Flexible Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.