RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and execute comprehensive strategic communications plans and implement daily activities for both internal and external audiences 
• Manage freelance and agency relationships on an as-needed basis
• Work with other members of the creative  team on cross-functional projects to deliver on-time and on-message materials  
• Proactively undertake issues management and media relations
• Maintain relationships with a network of media contacts to foster two-way communication, maintain a pulse on company sentiment, and enable strategic communications efforts.
• Effectively collaborate on strategic initiatives with executives and senior stakeholders across multiple teams including Finance, Business Development, Engineering, HR and Legal
• Facilitate effective communications and build strategic relationships with key stakeholders in space, aerospace, and defense & intelligence
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills—you thrive on the details and the big picture too
• Knowledge of current and emerging employee communication tools and best practices 
• A proven track record of successfully working with the media specifically in space, aerospace, and defense & intelligence 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite 
• Experience in internal and external  communications  in diverse stakeholder populations preferred (manufacturing, engineering, finance, investors, customers, etc.)
• Creative, hardworking, and flexible professionalism—you are able to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strategic mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
• Ability to travel 25%  to support key company events and conferences 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Critical thinking: ABL employees understand the “why” behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes
• Ability to deal with ambiguity: ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective
• End-to end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment