Corporate Media Relations Communications Manager

HII

. Curate, write and edit content for public distribution related to shipbuilding, national security and the HII mission .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,000 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in content curation, writing, and editing for public distribution, particularly in the shipbuilding and national security sectors. Proficient in media relations, crisis communication, and collaboration across teams to support strategic business initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Content CurationMedia RelationsAP Style ProficiencyStrong Writing SkillsCrisis Communication Planning

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Hard Skills

Content WritingContent EditingStorytellingDigital Content DevelopmentCommunication Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationTime Management

Industry Keywords

ShipbuildingNational SecurityDefense IndustryAerospace IndustryIssues Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Curate, write and edit content for public distribution related to shipbuilding, national security and the HII mission
Support development of digital content for external, internal and social platforms
Maintain content across HII external and internal media channels, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with enterprise strategies
Develop creative, compelling content highlighting HII’s people, programs, and innovations
Support crisis communication planning and response efforts
Develop communication and security plans for media visits and support on-site media engagements
Collaborate daily with teammates across the enterprise, including occasional travel to major milestone events and trade shows
Strengthen understanding of HII’s mission, workforce, and industry to foster positive relationships with media, stakeholders, and the public
Support enterprise reputation, program capture efforts, and strategic business initiatives
Provide communications support for major ship milestones
Help attract top talent by communicating the scale, purpose and opportunity of the HII mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline (or the equivalent in education, training and experience) plus 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; OR Master's degree and 4 years relevant experience
US citizenship required
Experience in the defense and aeronautical industry
Media relations and issues management
Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills
AP Style proficiency
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage 24-hour news cycle

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
On-site health centers
Tele-medicine
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings plan options (401K)
Financial education and planning tools
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Educational and training programs for continual career growth