Specialist, Communications

Job Title: Specialist, Communications 

Job Code: 41961

Job Location: Remote Opportunity 

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris External Communications is seeking a strategic and agile communicator to join our dynamic social media team. The selected candidate will lead and manage content development, optimization and reporting for their assigned business segment, and play a central role in brand listening and monitoring.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role, partnering closely with business segment communicators, Corporate Communications, Corporate functional teams and Creative Services to deliver effective, on-brand campaigns across social platforms.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, strategic thinker and data-driven communicator with experience managing social campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions:

• Manage day-to-day organic social media operations for assigned business segment, ensuring content aligns with enterprise brand standards and business priorities 
• Coordinate and partner with broader External Communications team and Creative Services to develop compelling, channel-specific copy and creative assets
• Monitor all social channels for engagement opportunities, audience insights and potential business risks
• Track, analyze and report campaign and channel performance, providing actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Stay current on social media platform updates, algorithm changes, paid advertising best practices and emerging trends in B2B, B2G and defense industry social media
• Assist leaders and teammates across the External Communications team and the segment communications teams with special projects and surge support as needed
• Occasional travel required (up to 10%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proven track record creating high-quality organic social media campaigns that engage and grow audiences
• Strong proficiency with social media platforms: LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Truth Social
• Proficiency in AP Style.
• Detail oriented mindset with strong commitment to quality, accuracy, brand consistency and compliance in a regulated industry
• Agility to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously and meet deadlines while responding with agility to changing priorities in a highly dynamic business environment
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and drive alignment across a matrixed organization
• Proficiency in Sprinklr or similar social media management and reporting tools
• Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry or another regulated, high-tech or B2G sector
• Capacity to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content
• Familiarity with industry trends and best practices in digital media and storytelling to continuously improve content and processes

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $76,500-$141,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $67,000-$124,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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