Senior Principal Public Relations Representative

Northrop Grumman

. Support media relations for the Aeronautics Systems sector .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $106,800 - $160,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media relations and strategic communication within the aerospace and defense sector, with a strong ability to develop and execute impactful media campaigns. Proven skills in media training, message development, and relationship management with journalists to enhance company thought leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree8+ Years of Experience in CommunicationsMedia Monitoring and Metrics ApplicationsStrategic Media and Communication CampaignsAP Writing and Editing Skills

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Hard Skills

Media RelationsStrategic CommunicationMedia TrainingMessage DevelopmentPress Event ExecutionNews Release DraftingLong-Form Article WritingMetrics AnalysisPitches DevelopmentSubject Matter Expert Preparation

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingPlanningDecision-MakingAttention to DetailCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Media Monitoring ApplicationsMetrics Applications

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefensePublic RelationsCommunicationsPublic AffairsMedia EngagementThought LeadershipJournalist RelationshipsGovernment ClearanceTechnical Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support media relations for the Aeronautics Systems sector
Report to the sector’s media relations manager
Collaborate with media and public relations professionals across the company on strategic proactive and reactive media relations
Conduct interviews, pitches, events, news products and digital presence activities
Direct, prepare and position company-wide subject matter experts for media interviews and interactions
Prepare and share regular results and metrics on integrated communications efforts
Use results and metrics to evolve strategies and approaches that drive measurable communications and business outcomes
Monitor industry news and flag activities, issues and trends
Develop and maintain relationships with journalists covering the aerospace and defense sector
Execute press events and site visits
Support company thought leadership in priority focus areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in a medium to large-sized communications organization, public affairs office, public relations firm or media company
Experience working in media or with members of the media covering the aerospace and defense industry or other highly technical industries
Experience using media monitoring and metrics applications
Demonstrated knowledge in the development, deployment and activation of strategic media and communication campaigns with measurable business impact
Ability to develop pitches and prepare subject matter experts for media engagements
Ability to identify and leverage news cycles to advance company thought leadership in priority focus areas
Experience executing press events and site visits
Experience in media training and message development
Effective AP writing and editing skills
Ability to draft news releases, news features and long-form articles for owned channels
Ability to interact with executive leadership confidently and independently
Strategic thinking, planning and decision-making
High attention to detail and creativity
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred: experience in a large, matrixed and/or geographically dispersed organization; U.S. Government experience; relationships with aerospace and defense journalists; experience in technology, aerospace, defense or other science-related business or government field; proven ability to drive change through creative methods, ideas and approaches
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business