RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Social Media and Digital Experience Strategist. The Social Media and Digital Experience Strategist is a critical member of a team that is tasked with positioning our brand positively in the marketplace with customers, stakeholders, industry partners and employees.

Partnering with a team of advertising specialists, content creators and other social strategists, this position will support social strategy, content development and digital executions across a range of paid and owned channels. This position will also support the development of new hybrid experiences that work across paid, owned, digital and in-person events to further bolster our reputation and connection to key audiences. The ideal candidate will have a firm grasp of current trends in social media, advertising and marketing as well as insight on developing effective content for paid social channels and emerging social platforms. The right candidate will have agency experience, a curious mindset and will relish the opportunity to be a key strategist on a high-performing, results-oriented team.

This position is based in Falls Church, VA. This is not a remote position. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Responsibilities Include:

Strategy and Governance

In partnership with the social team, develop and maintain an integrated organic and paid strategy for our current social platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook and YouTube

Create, implement, monitor, and enforce comprehensive guidelines for strategic implementation and content development specified by channel, including unified voice and consistent use across all platforms

Be a champion user and administrator of social media publishing tool, Sprinklr

Provide training and presentations to internal groups as necessary on the topic of social media

Content Development

Work with enterprise communications teams to ensure content messaging aligns with corporate communications strategy, inclusive of determining themes, content calendars and key messages

Support and provide back up for the gatekeeping/integration process (edit/approve/reject) process across the enterprise

Develop content and collaborate with internal and external creative teams’ resources to develop visual creative, as needed.

Reporting

Regular evaluation of social media strategies and channels and identify what to continue to pursue or sunset

Analyze new social media trends and determine opportunities for adaption  

Support monthly and annual cadence of social reporting alongside creative and media agencies to help measure effectiveness of campaigns and objectives and determine optimization opportunities

Audience & engagement

Identify, brainstorm and test new ways to engage a broader audience, inclusive of organic and paid strategies

Monitor social media channels during high profile situations, events and opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Ability to collaborate with and influence individual contributors, communications teams, managers and executives across Communications organizations

Skilled in managing multiple projects/activities simultaneously and meeting deadlines

Experience across social media platforms and best practices across all other media forums

Ability to monitor social channels past regular business hours as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced understanding of social media landscape, trends, opportunities and best practices

Experience working in an advertising agency or within a large, matrixed organization  

Experience working for or with military, defense, aerospace or technology companies

Skilled in coaching client representatives in effective communication with the public and with employees

Experience with social media recruiting efforts

Experience with Sprinklr or Sprout Social

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.